collective agreement provided that when a disciplinary interview was held a union steward would be present. An employee left work on a Friday afternoon prior to the end of his shift. The employee's position was that he had permission to leave. The employer's position was that the employee did not have permission to leave early. On the day of the incident a manager called the employee at home and advised him he would be suspended for one week. The employee has filed a grievance.

Discuss the arguments the union is likely to make.

Discuss the arguments the employer is likely to make. If this grievance is not resolved and it goes to arbitration. Discuss what decision is the Arbitrator likely to make in this case. Explain your answer.