Identify concerns and issues with the current article from the union$$s perspective and explain what the union should be looking for in new language and why.

Based on the analysis above, write new language for the Discipline & Discharge Article.

$5\mathrm{.}01$ Notification

If the organization suspends or discharges an employee, the organization shall notify both the employee concerned and the steward in writing, within two working days, giving the reasons for such discharge or suspension.

$5\mathrm{.}02$ Employee Representation

A steward shall be present at any disciplinary meeting regarding verbal, written warnings, suspensions and discharges or any other meeting called to administer discipline. The organization will only administer discipline at a meeting face$-$to$-$face with the employee concerned and a steward present. In the event that a steward is not present, the action taken by the organization will be null and void.

If the organization discharges a union steward, the union steward will be entitled to representation in accordance with this Article with the union steward also having the additional right to be represented by the business agent at said meeting.

$5\mathrm{.}03$ Discharges and Suspensions

A bargaining unit employee who is discharged shall be given the opportunity to request a $10$ minute interview with a union steward before leaving the organization$$s premises. The organization will advise the employee of this right.

The organization reserves the right to suspend an employee pending an investigation. If an employee who has acquired seniority believes that they have been discharged or suspended without just cause, the grievance shall be presented at Step $3$ within five$)$ working days after notice has been given to the employee and the steward. If a suspension is grieved, the organization may elect not to put the suspension into effect until the grievance is settled, abandoned, or determined by reference to arbitration.