PARTIES) THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY
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 DISPUTE) BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY EMPLOYEES

 STATEMENT OF CLAIM:

 "1. That-the Carrier's decision to--remove Illinois - Division Trackman Calvin Tibbs from service-was-unjust.

 That the Carrier reinstate Claimant Tibbs with seniority, vacation, all benefit rights unimpaired and pay for all wage loss as a result of investigation held January 12, 1990, continuing forward and/or otherwise made whole, because- the Carrier did not introduce substantial, creditable (sic.) evidence that proved that the Claimant violated the rules enumerated in their decision, and even if Claimant violated the rules enumerated in the decision, permanent removal from service is extreme and harsh discipline under- the Qi-rcumstances.-Il

 FINDINGS: -
herein are Carrier and Employees within the meaning of the
 Railway Labor Act, as-amended, and that this Board has
 jurisdiction. - - --

 On December -29, 1989, Carrier's Division Manager wrote the claimant notifying him of formal investigation to be held concerning the claimant's alleged failure to comply with instructions of Carrier's- Medical Director in possible violation of General Rules B and C and Rule 1000 of Carrier's Safety and General Rules for All Employees.

 Following the formal investigation Carrier found the claimant responsible-for violation of the rules cited and he was removed from service as -a result thereof.-

 The formal=-investigation developed that the claimant was instructed by Carrier's Medical Director (Dr. Khuri) to provide a supervised urine specimen free of all illegal drugs (and particularly cocaine) within 90 -days. Claimant failed to comply with these instructions,-and he testified "I have nothing to say about the letters that Dr.-Khuri sent me. I received them and they read as I read thgm."
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 under the circumstances-ofthis particular -case and in view of the serious nature of the violation, the claimant's removal from service was entirely appropriate.

 AWARD: Claim denied.

                        Employee embe


                        Carrier Member


Dated at Chicago, IL