Parties
to the
Dispute
PUBLIC LAW BOARD N0. 3542
Pennsylvania Federation Brotherhood of
Maintenance of Way Employes
VS.
Consolidated Rail Corporation
STATEMENT OF CLAIM
(a) That Larry C. Johnson, employed on September 9, 1974
as a Trackman, be restored to service with seniority
rights and all other privileges provided for by either
agreement or past practice. That he be compensated for
all time lost until such time he is or would be able
to perform his usual function for the Carrier.
(b) That Larry C. Johnson's record be cleared of all
charges brought against his record.
OPINION OF
THE BOARD
Claimant Larry C. Johnson, a Trackman employed by the Carrier
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was charged on September 1, 1982, "In
connection with unauthorized absence July 7, 8, 15, 21, 23, 29, and
30, 1982."
A hearing into the matter was held September 13, 1982. At the
conclusion of the hearing, Claimant was found guilty as charged and
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dismissed from Carrier's service.
A transcript of the record is a part of this case.
This Board has carefully reviewed the record of this case and
must conclude that Carrier was justified in its discipline of dismissal. Claimant Johnson has exhibited extreme irresponsibility
toward both his fellow employes and Carrier. Unauthorized absenteeism
hinders Carrier's ability to plan and allocate work efficiently. The
end result is more work for the other employes, as they attempt to
continue in Claimant's absence. In addition, Claimant Johnson's
past record of discipline (four 10-day suspensions and four Letters
of Warning, all for absenteeism) clearly shows him as someone unwilling
to reform and accept responsibility. Carrier need feel no continued
patience with this employe.
AWARD
The claim is denied.
RDennis, Neutral Member _
J. dd, Employe Member R.~, Carrier Member
Date of Adoption