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17.0 REMOVAL FROM SERVICE AND DISCIPLINE

17.1 Withheld from service

 If Union Pacific determines there is reason to believe that any employee has violated this drug and alcohol policy, as evidenced by a verified positive drug test result reported by the MRO, or based on a positive alcohol test or observation of pre-duty use or on-duty use or possession or other verifiable reasons (e.g., criminal conviction of drug use), the employee will immediately be withheld from service, pending disciplinary action.

17.2 Dismissal

 If it is determined that any employee violated this drug and alcohol policy the employee will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. Employees dismissed for refusal will not be allowed to take part in the Employee Assistance Program.