IAM Local Lodge 2772, at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, GA, recently received an arbitration decision concerning Lockheed Martin Space Systems' decision to terminate IAM member Sherra Nuttall.

The Arbitrator's decision and award is as follows:

“The grievance is sustained for all of the reasons cited. Based on arbitral principles and the evidence in the case, I find that the employer did not have just cause to terminate the grievant. I direct the employer to return the grievant to her former position within 10 workdays of receipt of this decision. If the grievant is unable to return to the workplace within the specified time, due to proper security clearances, she shall be put in pay status and allowed to work in areas not requiring a security clearance until such time as she regains a security clearance. The employer is directed to pay the grievant her full back pay, including any missed overtime, for all time lost as a result of her improper termination. The employer is directed to make the grievant whole in all other respects, including but not limited to, reinstatement of her seniority. If the grievant was a dues-paying member of IAM, the employer shall deduct all lost union dues from the applicable back pay award period and submit payment of lost dues to the union.” March 18, 2011

Congratulations to Sister Sherra Nuttall and Kings Bay Lodge # 2722