Common use of Stewards' Representation Clause in Contracts

Stewards' Representation. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be present at any disciplinary meet- ing regarding verbal, written warnings, suspensions and dis- charges or any other meeting that could lead to discipline including security investigations. Any adverse statements, warnings, reprimands or suspensions will be removed from the employees file after twelve months from this occurrence provided there has been no re-occurrence of the same incident. If adverse statements, warnings, reprimands etc., are to be put into an employee’s personnel file, a copy of same will be given to the employee with a copy to the Union, within seven (7) days of the event giving rise to the adverse statement, warning, reprimand, etc., otherwise it shall be considered null and void. For greater clarity, this time limit only begins from the date that the Company has knowledge of circumstances that led to the discipline and this time limit shall not exceed four (4) weeks, except for theft or fraud. If the Company becomes aware of circumstances that will result in a disciplinary response while an employee is absent from work, the discipline will be given out within the seven