05/28/2026
A huge thank you to our legal team for delivering another arbitration victory. Their hard work has restored a member who was unjustly removed from his job in 2021, a powerful step in our ongoing fight to bring our people back.
Arbitration isn’t always fast, but it is often worth the wait. Wins like this keep us motivated, united, and ready for the next fight. Union proud. Union strong.
Following a full evidentiary hearing and consideration of the testimony, evidence, and arguments presented by both parties, the arbitrator upheld Grievances #1341 and #1479 and ordered the employee reinstated to his Operator position as quickly as reasonably possible.
The arbitration award requires the employer to make the employee whole through restoration of back pay, benefits, and seniority from the date of termination through reinstatement, including compensation for the period of unpaid suspension. Any interim earnings and unemployment compensation will be offset consistent with the award’s terms. In addition, the arbitrator directed that the records of suspension and discharge be removed from the employee’s personnel file.
While the disciplinary records related to the 2021 driving incidents will remain, the decision represents a significant ruling in favor of the Grievant and reinforces the importance of fair process and just cause protections in the workplace.
