California union hearing. Was this ok to do?

I am submitting this statement to ensure that the full factual and medical context surrounding the allegations against me is preserved and considered.
The charge letter states It is alleged that on May 20, 2026 at or around 6:25am at the Los Angeles Mechanical Facility, you were found to be
in an attitude of sleep, alleges that on May 20, 2026, I was found allegedly in my personal vehicle while on duty. I maintain that this allegation has not been conclusively established and that significant evidence exists suggesting the possibility of a medical event rather than intentional misconduct.
During the formal disciplinary hearing, three foremen testified regarding the incident. The primary evidence presented by the company was a photograph depicting me slouched over in the driver’s seat of my personal vehicle.
During testimony, the first witness initially stated that I was sleeping. Upon further examination, however, his testimony changed, and he acknowledged that he had only assumed or believed that I was sleeping. He further acknowledged that he considered the possibility that I may have been experiencing a medical emergency. Despite that concern, he testified that he stepped away from my vehicle for approximately six minutes in order to contact the General Foreman before attempting to make contact with me.
To my knowledge, no effort was made during that period to determine whether I required immediate medical assistance. No attempt was made to open the vehicle door, summon emergency medical services, or otherwise render aid before the photograph was taken. The witness acknowledged uncertainty regarding my actual condition at the time.
The second witness similarly testified that he believed I was sleeping. During questioning, his testimony also reflected that his conclusion was based on his belief or assumption rather than direct knowledge. He stated that after knocking on the vehicle window, I responded.
The third witness testified that he observed me slouched over in my vehicle and was present when the photograph was taken. However, the testimony established that none of the witnesses could definitively determine my medical condition at the time the photograph was taken. Despite the uncertainty regarding whether I was experiencing a medical emergency, a photograph was taken before any meaningful effort was made to assess my condition.
I further note that my vehicle is equipped with heavily tinted windows, including the windshield. Given those conditions, I question the reliability of any conclusion regarding my physical state based solely upon visual observation from outside the vehicle.
At the hearing, I was cross-examined regarding whether supervisors had asked if I was okay and whether I had previously provided a statement. My response was that I did not recall those events. My inability to recall certain portions of the incident is consistent with my documented medical history and previous episodes involving altered awareness and memory impairment.
I also entered medical documentation into the hearing record despite initial objections. Those records documented my history of seizure disorder, PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), anxiety, and related medical conditions. The company has long been aware of these conditions through prior medical evaluations, treatment records, fitness-for-duty processes, and previous workplace medical emergencies.
Of particular importance, on March 28, 2025, I suffered a serious seizure while performing my duties at work. I was found unresponsive and required emergency medical intervention. Following that incident, I was removed from service and remained on medical leave for approximately nine months while undergoing treatment and medication adjustments before being medically cleared to return to work. Prior to that incident, I had also experienced other seizure-related episodes at work that were known to supervision and required emergency response.
Following the May 20, 2026 incident, I sought medical evaluation from my physician and reported the circumstances surrounding the event. Based upon my symptoms and medical history, my physician advised that I had experienced an episode consistent with Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES).
I also believe it is relevant that my employment record was free of significant disciplinary issues until after I filed complaints through Human Resources and engaged in protected whistleblower activity concerning workplace concerns. Following those protected activities, I received multiple disciplinary actions and became increasingly concerned about the level of scrutiny directed toward me. While I am not making conclusions regarding motive, I believe the timing and circumstances warrant careful consideration.
Given the testimony presented, the documented uncertainty of the witnesses, my extensive medical history, the admission of my medical records into evidence, and my physician’s subsequent assessment, I respectfully request that any determination in this matter be based upon objective facts, medical evidence, and the complete record rather than assumptions regarding my condition on May 20, 2026.
I affirm that this statement is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and recollection. This in California.