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Appeal against written warning. I wish to appeal against the decision to give me a written
warning following my smoking outside toolroom 1. The rules clearly state that no smoking
should occur during work. I was not smoking during work, nor was I smoking close to
machinery or equipment. Many other employees smoke away from their machinery, and I
do not see why I should be singled out for such treatment.
Item six
To T Jefferson From D Johnson
Final warning. As you have failed to meet the demands of the initial written warning, you
are hereby given the final warning that should you contravene safety regulations within the
next 6 months, dismissal will automatically follow.
Item seven
From T Jefferson To Production Director
Appeal against final warning. I wish to appeal against the decision to give me a final
warning following my smoking outside toolroom 1. I state again that company rules clearly
state that no smoking should occur during work. I was not smoking during work, nor was I
smoking close to machinery or equipment. Many other employees smoke in the same area
and I do not see why I should be singled out for such treatment.
On this final occasion I was starting to light my cigarette as I left the building and this was
considered to be smoking on the premises. It can only be my complaints about the lack of
direction in the machining section and the failure to note the accidents in the book as
required under the Health and Safety Act.
Item eight
From AEU To Production director
Dismissal of T Jefferson
1. We, as members of the union are dismayed by the dictatorial attitude of management in
the action taken in respect of T Jefferson.
2. The grounds for dismissal are totally inadequate. There is no firm evidence that
Jefferson is the cause of the fire, as not only is there no proof that a cigarette started the
fire, there is no evidence that Jefferson was the individual concerned. The action has been
taken entirely on supposition and unfounded allegation. We would also point out that
management are incorrect in their assertion that T Jefferson is the sole smoker in number
1 toolshed.
3. On both occasions that Jefferson has been found smoking it has been in the male
washrooms, which while technically part of number 1 toolroom are outside the fire doors
leading into the production area. T is adamant that he never smoked within the confines of
the production area, and is supported in this by all members of the production staff.
4. Jefferson has on a number of occasions complained about the procedures in number 1
toolshed. T has claimed that the lack of direction concerning the speed of work required
has led to a consistent lowering of safety standards and to a number of small accidents.
None of these small accidents have been logged as they should be in the accident book.
The production director has claimed that they are too minor for such a procedure. The law
states that this is not the case.
5. T Jefferson is a highly skilled loyal worker who consistently been one of the most
productive and effective members of the production staff. T is actively involved in all the
changes that have taken place within Burke since joining the company 15 years ago.
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