Standards of Conduct

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Permalink Reply by Mark Taylor on April 5, 2009 at 9:10pm

I would tend to think that it would be the city, county, municipality, etc. that would take the disciplinary action and it would be the unions position to defend the individual.
We are the 7th largest department in Canada and we are covered by an all encompassing Corporate Policy.

It's a Standard Of Behaviour and it basically states that we have a responsibility to behave in a professional and responsible manner to the general public and each other on and off the job. If any of our actions have a negative consequence toward the corporation then they can take disciplinary action, utilize assessment periods or dismiss us.

Examples of unacceptable behaviour include:
• failure to disclose a conflict of interest
• commission of fraud or theft in relation to City property
• discrimination, harassment, bullying or violence in the workplace
• excessive absenteeism or lateness
• possession of, or working under the influence of, alcohol or illegal drugs;
• misrepresentation or falsification of employee records
• release of information confidential to the City;
• incompetent, negligent or improper conduct prejudicial to the interest of the City;
• insolence and/or insubordination;
• breach of the rules of the City

Fortunately, we are all very well behaved : )
Hope that helps.

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Permalink Reply by Robert C. Baker on April 6, 2009 at 7:59am

Just like Mr. Taylor said, It's up to the city or county or municipality to enforce rules of conduct. Then it would be the unions job to defend the individual. Wish I could offer more but thats pretty much it in a nutshell.

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Permalink Reply by J Brooks on April 10, 2009 at 7:51pm

Our City has a codes of conduct that can definitely get you if you get in trouble off duty.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Moldenhauer on April 17, 2009 at 6:50am

If you have a constitution and by laws or follow the Unions, there is a section under charges that would fit....Conduct unbecoming a union member. That is mostly the worst you can do.

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