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I am a member of a union and work primarily at a nuclear generating station. Over the last 4 years I have been disciplined numerous times and terminated twice for events that didn’t happen but were made up by my employer so they could get rid of me. Most recently I took a medical stress leave, unpaid and under the advice of my doctor and when I returned they refused to accept my doctors note and demanded a new one which I acquired and when I returned with my new note they stated that I was going to be put on stand off (temp lay-off) and my union steward stated that I would be paid for 15 hours but when I wasn’t paid and I inquired about it I was informed that I had been terminated in October and that they were not required to pay me. I wasn’t informed about being terminated and I was in contact with management throughout my time off. There is a lot more to this and I have evidence of suspensions because of not calling in sick for days I was at work and was paid. We use our fingerprints to punch in and out and won’t get paid unless we do so. I have 30 years of work before my retirement and I am treated like shit to the point of causing severe depression and anxiety and ultimately, my recent medical leave which my doctor can verify.
Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately we cannot assist in this matter you as you are a unionized employee. You should contact the union representative and follow the grievance procedures as set out in your Collective Agreement.