Sawyer v. E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Co.

An employee either is or is not at-will. There is no such thing as somewhat at-will, or as the majority puts it “sufficiently non-at-will.” In fact, the majority’s conclusion brings to mind Miracle Max’s diagnosis that Westley was “mostly dead.” See Princess Bride (20th Century Fox released Sep. 25, 1987).1 Here, the collective bargaining agreement unreservedly limits DuPont’s ability to fire employees “except for just cause.” The covered employees are not at-will.2 I respectfully dissent.

An employee, who believes he has been unjustly discharged, shall be allowed ten (10) calendar days, from…