We've received word that CPC is trying to send member home for not having "adequate winter footwear". CPC does not have the authority to unilaterally decide what qualifies as "adequate winter footwear". Any decision to remove, or displace, you from your assignment, despite a willingness to use anti-slip devices is a violation of your rights and should be navigated as follows if you have not yet been able to secure "adequate winter footwear":

1) Find a shop steward, inform them of the issue, and have them document (date, time, people involved, who said what, etc.) every detail to follow.

2) Along with a steward, report for duty to the acting facility manager expressing a willingness to work your assignment.

3) If the manager says you do not have adequate winter footwear, express that you have anti-slip devices as sanctioned by the National JHSC and provided by the uniform allotment and are willing to work your assignment.

4) If the manager says the anti-slip devices are not sufficient ask: "are you giving me a direct order to not perform my assignment despite having the nationally sanctioned, appropriate equipment to do so?"

5) If the manager is not allowing you to perform your assignment, ask to be accommodated your full schedule, within facility, on other duties.

6) If the manager will not accommodate you, and is forcing you to use personal days, annuals, or leave without pay, say that you are doing so under duress.

7) Whether you are accommodated with other work within facility, or are sent home, make a copy of all documentation and file a grievance on the matter.