Common use of Alternative to the Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

Alternative to the Grievance Procedure. As an alternative to the formal grievance procedure, the City and the Union may by mutual agreement meet and attempt to informally resolve problems which arise involving contract interpretations and other matters affecting the relationship between the City and the Union. Agreement to use the alternative to the grievance procedure must comply with timelines set forth in this article. A grievance must be presented within the timelines set forth in Articles 12.4.2 and 12.5.1. However, once the parties mutually agree to informally resolve problems, the formal grievance procedure timelines are tolled pending the informal resolution process. If, in an attempt to informally resolve issues, the parties discuss matters that are not otherwise subject to the grievance procedure, such matters shall not be eligible to be grieved under the grievance provisions of this MOA.

Alternative to the Grievance Procedure. As an alternative to the formal grievance procedure, the City and the Union may by mutual agreement meet and attempt to informally resolve problems which arise involving contract interpretations and other matters affecting the relationship between the City and the Union. Agreement to use the alternative to the grievance procedure must comply with timelines set forth in this article. A grievance must be presented within the timelines set forth in Articles 12.4.2 13.4.2 and 12.5.113.5.1. However, once the parties mutually agree to informally resolve problems, the formal grievance procedure timelines are tolled pending the informal resolution process. If, in an attempt to informally resolve issues, the parties discuss matters that are not otherwise subject to the grievance procedure, such matters shall not be eligible to be grieved under the grievance provisions of this MOA.