The document discusses due process protections for unionized workers under collective bargaining agreements. It states that due process is included to provide fair hearings for workers being evaluated or disciplined. It also notes that workers have the right to union representation if they are being investigated or asked to provide statements that could lead to discipline. The union steward's role is to represent employees and ensure their rights are protected under the agreement.

1. Due Process
Bob Kraves
former IAM educator
sevark@aol.com

2. Due Process
In IAM collective bargaining
agreements, due process is included for
the purpose of providing IAM workers a
fair hearing when being evaluated or
disciplined for alleged shortcomings.

3. Due Process
To ensure that the
rights of the
employees, the
company and the
Union are
protected under
the Agreement.

4. Due Process
An investigation or
discussion with an
IAM represented
employee, which may
result in disciplinary
action, requires Union
representation (i.e.
Union Steward).

5. Due Process
An IAM represented
employee who is
asked to write a
statement, which may
result in their being
disciplined, requires
Union representation.

6. Due Process
The company should
promptly share with
the Union all
documents they intend
to use in support of
their case (i.e. written
statement, transaction
logs, etc.)

7. Due Process
If an employee is charged with a rule
violation – the charge should be clear and
specific. A critical element of due process
is the right of the employee to defend him
or herself and present evidence in his/her
own defense. In order to do this
effectively, the employee must know
specific details about the alleged offense.
A clear and specific charge is necessary to
do this.

8. Due Process
On the rare
occasion an
investigation needs
to be
reconvened, the
company should
reconvene with the
same Union
Steward that was
present at the
initial investigation.

9. Due Process
If an investigation needs to be conducted
and there is no Union Steward available
within the employees department, the
company should make every effort to
obtain a Union Steward from another
department within the same Agreement
prior to utilizing a Union Steward from
another Agreement.

10. Due Process
The Union Stewards role in
an investigation is to
represent the
employee, gather
information, take thorough
notes, and ask clarifying
questions. If
requested, the company
should allow the Union
Steward a few moments
alone with the employee.