In case anyone out there in mighty Qwestland is still living in the world of make-believe as to the true intentions of our illustrious employer, get your head out of the sand and take a bite of reality. Qwest holds the welfare of you, the craft employee, in the same frame of mind as they do their highly expendable supervisory corps, especially in the arena of safety. This is the third revision in as many years and at no time was the Mutual Occupational Safety and Health Committee ever asked to review or consider any changes, especially this latest change.
First occurrence is a written warning.
Second occurrence within a 12 month period, a written warning of dismissal with a mandatory unpaid suspension. Third occurrence within the same 12 months period, involuntary dismissal. Because they too can be brought up on charges of failure to follow policy. As your safety rep. I have very little sympathy for employees who fail to follow established safety policy and laws, and I will be the first to let the violators know this fact.