Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible. If an employee has a complaint, he/she shall discuss it with his/her immediate supervisor within twenty (20) working days after the circumstances giving rise to the complaint have originated or occurred. Failing settlement, which shall be consistent with the terms of this agreement, it may be then taken up as a grievance within five (5) working days following advice of the immediate supervisor’s decision in the following manner and sequence.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. The Employer and the Union agree to create a sub-committee to review the grievance process which would include identifying opportunities to resolve grievances in a more timely manner and mandate conversations between the Union and the Employer before any grievances are filed. Any mutually agreed to changes would be captured in a Letter of Understanding and subsequently incorporated into the next Collective Agreement. The terms of reference for the committee will require the committee to conclude its work by 2014 March 31. In compliance with the Worker’s Compensation Board Regulations the City maintains Level II Occupational First Aid Attendants at the Operations Center and City Hall/Recreation Office Complex. The City will post invitations to fulfill the role of designated Occupational First Aid Attendants on all notice boards. The selection of designated Occupational First Aid Attendants shall be on the basis of operational requirements and the individual’s availability and seniority to provide the service in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Board Regulations.
A. The City will pay a flat rate of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month to the successful candidates fulfilling the designated Occupational First Aid certification and role. Successful applicants will be trained on City time and the City will pay the course fees for these designated Occupational First Aid Attendants.
B. The successful candidate will commit to the designated Occupational First Aid Attendant roles for the three (3) year term of the Level II Occupational First Aid Certificate. The term by be subject to change by the certifying body.
C. The City will pay a bonus of five hundred dollars ($500.00) upon successful completion of the Occupational First Aid Level II Certification for those designated Occupational First Aid Attendants selected to provide the service.
D. The City will pay an additional five hundred dollars ($500.00) at the completion of the three (3) year term. This bonus does not apply to Backup First Aid Attendants referenced in paragraph G of this Letter of Understanding.
E. Designated First Aid Attendants servicing the same location need to make a reasonable effort to coordinate vacation and minimize the number of days that both attendants at one site are away at the same time. Occupational First Aid Coverage will not be used to deny vacation requests.
F. Budget considerations may limit the number of employees who will be reimbursed for this training in any one...
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. For the purpose of this Agreement, a dispute, claim or complaint which involves the interpretation, application or administration of some provision of this Agreement shall be considered to be a fit matter for grievance and shall be dealt with as specified below.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. It is the intention of the parties that during the life of this Agreement, all disputes as to the meaning and application of this Agreement may be handled in accordance with the grievance and arbitration procedures contained in this Agreement.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. A complaint or grievance shall be defined as any difference arising out of the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Collective Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. The Employer and the Union agree to create a sub-committee to review the grievance process which would include identifying opportunities to resolve grievances in a more timely manner and mandate conversations between the Union and the Employer before any grievances are filed. Any mutually agreed to changes would be captured in a Letter of Understanding and subsequently incorporated into the next Collective Agreement. The terms of reference for the committee will require the committee to conclude its work by 2014 March 31.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. The parties to this Agreement are agreed that it is of the utmost importance to adjust complaints and grievances of either side as quickly as possible.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. Section 1 of the Agreement is modified by removing the second sentence.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of the employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible and it is understood that any employee may present an oral complaint at any time, without recourse, to the grievance procedure herein.
Article 8 - Grievance Procedure. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a dispute between the parties concerning the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged breach of this Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. Either party may file a grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out below. It is the mutual desire of the parties that grievances shall be adjusted as quickly as possible.
