APWU Steward

Due Process and the Legality of Disciplinary Action

NOTE: Last Updated 12/1/2024

Explanation: A Training designed to touch upon the commonly accepted Due Process rights in Arbitration/Court that apply to Stewards and Employees in the APWU. As Government employees, we have far more rights than those granted by our Contract alone.

The PowerPoint itself is largely a tempo/placeholder for a presenter to explain, answer questions, and be interactive. If you would like me to teach this for your Local / State, contact me at chornoby@apwu480.com .

This training includes several accompanying documents such as a Investigative Interview, Steward Notes, Discipline, etc that do not appear on this page due to confidentiality. This information will not be shared unless the training is being taught.

This Training Covers:

1. How our Contract was Written and is Negotiated
2. Common Legal Standards in the Grievance / Arbitration Procedure
3. Arbitrary/Capricious
4. The Douglas Factors / Mitigation
5. Procedural Due Process
6. Just Cause vs Due Process
7. Application of Due Process in Interviews
8. Using Due Process in Grievances

Accompanying Documents:

The following documents are either referenced or accompanying documents. For example, 7 Tests of Just Cause is referenced in the training, so I am including the original 7 Tests of Just Cause.