During testimony yesterday at panel, the company admitted that the manager/sup in question is contacted with in 48 hours before the employee is even meet with! This is not an open door policy! The employee calling in should have the right to give their side of the story. But in this case the investigator already had her mind made up after talking with the manager! Call it if you would like, but i would recommend going through the grievance procedure first this way you have a documented compliant.
And yes this employee lost his job, because of his overall work record. His pitts form had a long history. However only a few were discussed with the grievant and a steward. I suggest that everyone goes in and asks to look at your personal record. I also recommend that a steward signs every documented talk with!