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This case involves a dispute between Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and Local No. 564, International Union of Operating Engineers (the Union) over an arbitration award concerning the termination of twelve Union members, including Freddie Bonner, for violating Dow's email policy. Dow sought to vacate the arbitrators' reinstatement of Bonner and their award of certain past benefits (vacation, 401(k), and bonuses). The Union cross-moved to affirm the entire arbitration award. The Court PARTIALLY GRANTED Dow's motion, vacating Bonner's reinstatement due to a prior 'Last Chance Agreement' (LCA) which explicitly stated that possession of sexually oriented materials would result in termination. However, the Court PARTIALLY DENIED Dow's motion regarding the past benefits, affirming the arbitrators' award of vacation allowance and 401(k) benefits, and eligibility for a 2002 Performance Award, finding these remedies drew their essence from the ambiguous Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which was silent on specific remedies.
Dow Chemical Co. v. LOCAL NO. 564, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, S.D. Texas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, S.D. Texas.
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This case involves a dispute between Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and Local No. 564, International Union of Operating Engineers (the Union) over an arbitration award concerning the termination of twelve Union members, including Freddie Bonner, for violating Dow's email policy. Dow sought to vacate the arbitrators' reinstatement of Bonner and their award of certain past benefits (vacation, 401(k), and bonuses). The Union cross-moved to affirm the entire arbitration award. The Court PARTIALLY GRANTED Dow's motion, vacating Bonner's reinstatement due to a prior 'Last Chance Agreement' (LCA) which explicitly stated that possession of sexually oriented materials would result in termination. However, the Court PARTIALLY DENIED Dow's motion regarding the past benefits, affirming the arbitrators' award of vacation allowance and 401(k) benefits, and eligibility for a 2002 Performance Award, finding these remedies drew their essence from the ambiguous Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which was silent on specific remedies.
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