Common use of CO-OPERATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Clause in Contracts

CO-OPERATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. (1) It is the intention of this Article to provide an effective process for resolving differences between the employees and the Company in an expedient manner. At this stage, the problem solving model shall be used. (2) Employee(s) may present any complaint to their immediate supervisor, General Xxxxxxx or Department Head, within ten (10) calendar days of the discovery of the circumstances and is encouraged to seek settlement before the dispute is entered into the grievance procedure. The Department Head or his / her designate shall conduct the problem solving session and respond to the employee in writing within ten (10) calendar days of being notified of a request for problem solving with an employee. The parties agree that Problem Solving meetings will be attended by the employee, Union Xxxxxxx, Human Resources Representative, Supervisor, General Xxxxxxx and the Department Head or his / her designate. (3) Problem Solving Model 1. Define the Problem 2. Identify Root Causes 3. Generate and Evaluate Solutions 4. Test for Best Solution 5. Implement Solution with an Action Plan

CO-OPERATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. (1) It is the intention of this Article to provide an effective process for resolving differences between the employees and the Company in an expedient manner. At this stage, the problem solving model shall be used. (2) Employee(s) may present any complaint to their immediate supervisor, General Xxxxxxx or Department Head, within ten (10) calendar days of the discovery of the circumstances and is encouraged to seek settlement before the dispute is entered into the grievance procedure. The Department Head or his / her designate shall conduct the problem solving session and respond to the employee in writing within ten (10) calendar days of being notified of a request for problem solving with an employee. The parties agree that Problem Solving meetings will be attended by the employee, Union Xxxxxxx, Human 18 Resources Representative, Supervisor, General Xxxxxxx and the Department Head or his / her designate. (3) Problem Solving Model 1. Define the Problem 2. Identify Root Causes 3. Generate and Evaluate Solutions 4. Test for Best Solution 5. Implement Solution with an Action Plan