I have worked for jewel osco for almost 5 years. Recently another worker accused me of making a racial slur. I was called into the office by the manager and was told that nothing would be kept record or written down but if I did say it to never say it again and if I was asked about it by anyone to say that I had been spoken to about it. Now this coworker has pushed the enevelope further and I was called in again by the mgr and asked about it. I told them I wanted to my union rep to be present if this was an attempt to discipline me. Obviously they have to agree to allow me to do that. My question is what exactly goes on in these hearings? Is it like a trial where an objective third party listens to both sides and then makes a ruling? Also I'm not sure what to say about the first time they talked to me (that was not written down or recorded) . I didnt admit that I said anything, I denied it but Im wondering if the fact that I didnt object when I was told to say I was talked to about it if anyone asked me what happend could be held against me. I've heard its pretty hard to get fired from jewel, but I dont even want to be written up for something that is pretty much a he said, she said case. Anyone have any advice/experience on what to expect at this hearing and/or, what discipline if any I could receive?
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