The Case of Barbara Parsons

[91] - Pt. 2 of 2 -- Morton Parker Arthur Mokier Productions; 16 mm ; good; Color; On Reel; Positive; English; Grievance procedure, seniority rights and promotions, arbitration, IUE. This film tells the story of Technical Engineer, Michael Blais. Blais was passed over for a promotion he felt he should have received. Blais has performed well on the job for 19 years while an employee who has only been there 2 months was promoted (Barbara Parsons). Blais, along with his shop steward (IUE), file a grievance and proceed from there. The film follows the course of the grievance through the first 3 steps and then on to arbitration. It shows the different union and management people who handle each step and what role they play. During arbitrations, both Blais and Parsons are called to testify. The arbitrator decides in favor of the union citing that no legitimate reasoning was used when promoting Parsons and not Blais. The Case of Barbara Parsons, 52 min. long. Safety Film -- 1000 feet of film