Background
On july 15. 2002, forklift driver fred Brooks was involved in an accident on Company property and on Company time with another forklift driver, Harold Thomas. As a result of the incident, both men were suspended for 2 days for investigation and on july 18, 2002, both of them were terminated.
Brooks' official Termination Notice (Joint Exhibit3) gives as the reasons for his separation : fighting on co. property( knife involved in incident) and assault. Also destruction of company property. Violations of Rules38 and 39." On August 18, 2002, he filed a grievance, complaining that, "I was discharged for fighting on company property. I feel that this is un fair and injustified because the company does not fire everyone for fighting. I ask to be reinstated with back pay and seniority." It was denied, triggering this arbiration.
The Issue: Was the grievant, Fred Brooks, discharged for just casue? if not, what should be the appropriate remendy?
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