Before you completing this exercise, carefully read Chapter 9 in your textbook, then read " Case 3: The Safety Gloves Discharge, with Just Cause?" (pp.335-337).  In this assignment, you will be taking on three different roles: HR Professional, Chief Steward, and Arbitrator.

Reflection Paper #4

Please review the grading rubric carefully before answering the questions.

The Issue

The union claims that the company violated the collective bargaining agreement by dismissing Erin McNamara without just cause. The company claims that Erin McNamara was dismissed for just cause. So the issue is clear: was Erin McNamara dismissed with just cause?

Based on Chapter 9, thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the following questions based on your analysis of Case #3.

1. As the HR professional at Barrera Recycling Company:
   1. Prepare for arbitration (see page 324). Do a written review of the arguments, prepare questions for witnesses, and describe anticipatory evidentiary issues.
   2. Present a well-articulated case supporting management's assertion that ErinMcNamara was dismissed for just cause. (Before answering this question, please review the section on Employee Discipline and the Seven Tests of Just Cause.pp.325-327)
2. As the chief steward for Local 37:
   1. Prepare for arbitration (see page 324). Do a written review arguments, prepare questions for witnesses, and describe anticipatory evidentiary issues.
   2. Present your case substantiating your allegation that the dismissal violated the collective bargaining agreement.
3. In the role of arbitrator, describe the alternative ruling available to you. How would you rule? Write and explanation supporting your decision.