Add Comment Question: I have just been fired from my job as a casual cook. The reason given and was only verbal was for rearranging a pantry and not following procedures. I was called into a meeting where I was terminated on the spot and was told that I could not ask any questions or even speak. Everything was done through my union rep who was not prepared to defend me and who has since washed his hands of the case. Even though I am on probation do they not have to show just cause and also do they not have to give me a written statement on just what I was terminated on. Basically what happened is that the other cooks had a meeting and even though I have forty years in the food industry they felt that I was incapable of performing my duties. Instead of dealing with the numerous health infractions and the loss of inventory, both of which are serious, it was easier for them to hide their problems by letting me go. I have requested arbitration and feel strongly that this is a wrongful termination case. Am I right or wrong? Answer: Hello, Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we do not practice in the area of unionized employment law. I suggest you contact your union representative and/or refer to the collective bargaining agreement in regards to your situation. Alternatively, you can reach out to a labour lawyer who specializes in unionized employment law. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.