Grievance Process In the event of any dispute arising in connection with any part of this clause, such a dispute shall be processed in accordance with the dispute settling provisions of this Agreement.
Complaint Procedure If an employee has a complaint, which is not a proper subject for a grievance under the grievance procedure, the employee may discuss it with their immediate supervisor. The employee may submit the complaint in writing. If necessary, the employee may also discuss the complaint with the Director of Staff Relations. The employee may have the assistance of their Alliance representative in presenting the complaint. Complaints shall be answered as soon as reasonably possible, but in no event shall an answer be delayed more than seven (7) business days, unless the time for an answer is extended by mutual agreement. If the employee and the Alliance are dissatisfied with the answer they may request a Special Conference.