The Council decided to follow the current practice in the Partnership Agreement that allows employees to attend as advisors and subject matter experts. It was reported that Management and the Union have been negotiating on ISO that will result in a Record of Negotiation. Some of the issues brought forward by the Union include reprisal and discipline of employees for telling the truth at an audit. Rick stated that employees cannot be disciplined solely for what they tell an auditor. Procedures get written up, and not the employees.
Employees remain accountable, however, for doing what they are suppose to do.