17.0 Removal From Service And Discipline
17.1 Withheld from service: If Union Pacific determines there is reason to believe that an 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 related to drugs), the employee will immediately be withheld from service, pending disciplinary action.
17.2 Dismissal: If it is determined that an employee violated this drug and alcohol policy the employee may 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 for the purpose of reinstatement.