Labor Relations Unit 5

Reference: Course Textbook, Chapter 9, pages 337-339, “Grievance Discussion Case 3: Safety Gloves Discharge, with Just Cause?” Note eTextbook page numbers may be different.

You are to answer the three following questions after reading the case.

1. As the person responsible for labor relations at Barrera Recycling Company, articulate a case to support your contention that there was just cause for the discharge of Erin McNamara.
2. As the chief steward for Local 37, how would you substantiate your allegation that the dismissal violated the collective bargaining agreement?
3. As an arbitrator, how would you rule? Why?