Common use of Rule 3 Clause in Contracts

Rule 3. 33 If the employer denies the request for union representation, and continues to ask questions, it commits 34 an unfair labor practice and the employee has a right to refuse to answer. The employer may not 35 discipline the employee for such a refusal. 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 1 2 3 WHAT DOES “JUST CAUSE” MEAN? Appendix B 5 The concept of “just cause” requires that there be fundamental fairness in decisions related to the 6 discipline and discharge of employees. Arbitrators have articulated many definitions and explanations 7 of “just cause” over the years, including, but not limited to the following tests:

Rule 3. 33 35 If the employer denies the request for union representation, and continues to ask questions, it commits 34 36 an unfair labor practice and the employee has a the right to refuse to answer. The employer may not 35 37 discipline the employee for such a refusal. 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 1 2 Appendix B 3 WHAT DOES “JUST CAUSE” MEAN? Appendix B 5 The concept of “just cause” requires that there be fundamental fairness in decisions related to the 6 discipline and discharge of employees. Arbitrators have articulated many definitions and explanations 7 of “just cause” over the years, including, but not limited to the following tests:explanations