There are numerous cases of members being terminated for fighting then coming back to work.
The last one I remember was several months back two mechanics in ORF got into a fight, one was terminated and the IAM got him his job back at the third step hearing.
The company conducts its own investigation as does the union, under the RLA the company cannot block or hinder the union's investigation.
And it is DUE.
You must have dues (payable to the union for example) on your mind.
QUOTE(700UW @ Mar 24 2006, 07:25 AM)
The company is obstructing an investigation, which by law they cannot due.
I think you mean do, not due, or is it dew??
due ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d, dy)
adj.
Payable immediately or on demand.
Owed as a debt; owing: the amount still due.
In accord with right, convention, or courtesy; appropriate: due esteem; all due respect.
Meeting special requirements; sufficient: We have due cause to honor them.
Expected or scheduled, especially appointed to arrive: Their plane is due in 15 minutes.
Expected to give birth.
Anticipated; looked for: a long due promotion.
Expecting or ready for something as part of a normal course or sequence: We're due for some rain. This batter is due for another hit.
Capable of being attributed. See Usage Note at due to.
n.
Something owed or deserved: You finally received your due.
dues A charge or fee for membership, as in a club or organization.
do ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d)
v. did, (dd) done, (dn) do·ing, does (dz)
v. tr.
To perform or execute: do one's assigned task; do a series of business deals.
To fulfill the requirements of: did my duty at all times.
To carry out; commit: a crime that had been done on purpose.
To produce, especially by creative effort: do a play on Broadway.
To play the part or role of in a creative production: did Elizabeth I in the film.
To mimic: “doing the Southern voice, improvising it inventively as he goes along†(William H. Pritchard).
To bring about; effect: Crying won't do any good now.
To render; give: do equal justice to the opposing sides; do honor to one's family.
To put forth; exert: Do the best you can.
Enough of the lesson for today.
Seriously, this incident involved
22 employees.....not 2 or 3. The scale is much larger. AND this is an issue between competing unions for the representation of US Airways employees. FFS!!