AFGE's Conflict Resolution Program: Situations Inappropriate for Conflict Resolution
Situations listed below in which formal charges may be filed, as outlined in Article XXIII, Section 2 are deemed inappropriate for Conflict Resolution prior to and after the filing of formal charges:
- Advocating, encouraging or attempting to bring about secession from the Federation of any local or of any member or group of members. Penalty for conviction under this subsection shall be expulsion; and,
- Working in the interest of or becoming a member of the Communist Party or any other organization which advocates the overthrow of the democratic form of government under which our members live. Penalty for conviction under this subsection shall be expulsion.
- Engaging in gross neglect of duty or conduct constituting the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner in office as an officer or representative of a local.
- Committing any act of fraud, embezzlement, mismanagement, or appropriating to one’s own use any money, property, or thing of value belonging to the Federation or any affiliate.
- Once a trial has commenced; that is, once the Chair of the Trial Committee officially “opens” the trial, the Conflict Resolution program will not be afforded to the parties.