called into the hotline to report he would be out sick. Wilson spoke to his supervisor Gene Harris on June 18, 2003, and June 21, 2003, and informed him that he could not work due to illness. Wilson admittedly did not call in on June 19, 20, 22, 23, or 24. Wilson was terminated on June 23, 2003, for failing to call in or otherwise report to work for three consecutive days, as required by the CBA. A termination letter was mailed to him, but was returned undelivered. On June 25, 2003, Wilson submitted notes from his doctor for his absence. Wilson filed a grievance with his Union over his termination, but his Union did not pursue it because he did not have a case.
During the time frameRoderick Jones

Roderick Jones, born April 18, 1959, was 44 years old[4] when he was hired as a casual pitcher/driver by RSSD on December 24, 2003. Jones worked 5.5 hours on December 29, 2003. Jones testified that he was assigned to work with a younger man who asked him "you up for this old man?" The younger co-worker threw a trash can, which accidently hit Jones in the mouth. Jones went home early that day.[5]
*1287 Jones was not selected to work on December 30 and 31, 2003, January 1 and 2, 2004. Defendants attendance records show that Jones did not report for work or call in on January 3, 5, 6, and 7, 2004. Jones testified that he reported for work, but was not selected, for a period of