On June 21st of 2015, a thirty-one-year employee with an exemplary record was terminated from American Greetings.
Secretary-Treasurer and Business Agent John Bolton handled this case through all steps of the grievance process which eventually led to mediation. During the course of the investigation and these proceedings, inconsistencies appeared within witness statements that put the full extent of the accusations against Local 89’s member into question.
Due in part to the inconclusive witness testimonies a settlement offer was agreed to that reinstated this member with full seniority, sixteen weeks of back pay and full benefits restoration.
“I’m very glad to get the grievance resolved for a long time member and have them returned to work with full benefits,” said John Bolton. “I’d also like to thank Pam Vaughn, Kevin Myers, and Becky Devore for their assistance in the investigation.”