Error in judgment warrants suspension

The grievor, a bus driver, had consumed alcohol within eight hours of going on duty. While the actual time he was to drive was in doubt, he remained responsible for his vehicle, the arbitrator concluded. His long service supported reducing his termination to a suspension.

An intercity coach driver was fired for violating the company’s Alcohol and Drug Policy when he was discovered drinking a beer before signing on for duty.

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