Common use of CONDUCTING THE MEETING AND HEARING THE GRIEVANCE Clause in Contracts

CONDUCTING THE MEETING AND HEARING THE GRIEVANCE. a) The order of the presenters is dependent on who has the onus to prove the facts. In a discipline or discharge case Management presents their facts first; for all other grievances the Union presents first. b) Meetings are to be conducted in a manner that allows both parties to present their case in a professional manner: (i) both Union and Management representatives are to listen to the presentations and obtain a clear understanding of the facts presented; (ii) ask questions of either party to clarify any facts or unanswered questions relating to the problem of the grievance; (iii) investigate and understand any newly raised items; (iv) review the facts presented by the other party, the relevant Collective Labour Agreement articles, past practice and; (v) make a decision regarding the disposition of the grievance

CONDUCTING THE MEETING AND HEARING THE GRIEVANCE. a) The order of the presenters is dependent on who has the onus to prove the facts. In a discipline or discharge case Management the Company presents their facts first; for all other grievances the Union presents first. b) Meetings are to be conducted in a manner that allows both parties to present their case in a professional manner: (i) both Union and Management the Company representatives are to listen to the presentations and obtain a clear understanding of the facts presented; (ii) ask questions of either party to clarify any facts or unanswered questions relating to the problem of the grievance; (iii) investigate and understand any newly raised items; (iv) review the facts presented by the other party, the relevant Collective Labour Agreement articles, past practice and; (v) make a decision regarding the disposition of the grievance