The Company has the right to discipline or discharge employees for just and reasonable cause.
The disciplinary record of an employee, including letters of reprimand or warnings, shall not be used against them at any time after twelve (12) months.
In cases involving suspension, the disciplinary notice will remain on the employee’s file for twenty-four (24) months and not used after that period provided no other discipline has occurred during that time.
The presence of a Shop Steward is mandatory at any meeting during which the employee is disciplined.