Amanda Was Suspended for Three Days by Her Supervisor for a Disciplinary

question 16

Multiple Choice

Amanda was suspended for three days by her supervisor for a disciplinary violation covered in the union contract.Amanda denies that she committed this violation.She says that the supervisor "has it in for her." She is filing a grievance.Amanda's first step will be to

• A) contact the grievance division of the national union.
• B) file a written complaint with the HR manager of the plant.
• C) meet with her union steward and supervisor.
• D) apply for arbitration of her grievance.

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