Timing of discipline does not violate contract

The grievor was given a suspension, but it was to be served at a later time. The union grieved, arguing that the discipline had to be imposed within three days. The arbitrator found that the imposition of the penalty was not the same thing as the serving of the suspension.

Notified that he had been assessed a two-day suspension, a worker grieved when he was informed that he would have to serve the suspension two weeks later.

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