Disciplinary and Adverse Actions Article Disciplinary and Adverse Actions Article Section 1. General The Agency and the Union recognize that the public interest requires the maintenance of high standards of conduct. Early involvement of the Union with the Agency can prevent unnecessary complications. Adverse actions will be taken only for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service.
Communication is opened early when adverse actions are the issue.
Actions based solely upon unacceptable performance are covered under Employee Performance and Management Article. Timeliness The Agency will initiate appropriate actions under this Article as early as possible after they become aware of the conduct for which action is to be taken. The parties agree to the concept of progressive discipline, designed primarily to correct and improve employee conduct or performance, rather than to punish. Progressive discipline means to administer the least amount of discipline necessary to correct the conduct or performance. In order for disciplinary action to be initiated by the Agency, demonstration of non-disciplinary progressive conduct or performance correction must be demonstrated.