Consolidation of Grievances. In order to avoid the necessity of processing numerous similar grievances at one time, similar grievances shall be consolidated whenever possible.
Consolidation of Grievances. If the grievance involves a group of employees or if a number of employees file separate grievances on the same matter, the grievances shall, whenever possible, be handled as a single grievance.
Consolidation of Grievances. Grievances of two or more employees, as well as multiple grievances by or related to the same employee, or which relate to the same incident, issue, alleged violation, facts, or course of conduct, may be consolidated. Consolidation or severance of grievances shall occur by mutual written agreement.
Consolidation of Grievances. Two or more grievances may not be joined or consolidated for hearing by an arbitrator except upon the express mutual agreement of the parties.
Consolidation of Grievances. 20.9.4.1 The Employer and Union may, jointly agree to consolidate grievances arising out of the same set of facts.
Consolidation of Grievances. In the event that two (2) or more filed grievances present like facts and circumstances, or involve the same alleged violation affecting several bargaining unit members, the parties may mutually agree to consolidate the separate grievances for processing.
Consolidation of Grievances. Employees with essentially identical grievances, including remedy, may initiate a single grievance. Employees with essentially identical grievances may be required, at the County's discretion, to consolidate to a single proceeding at Steps 4 and 5 of this Grievance Procedure.
Consolidation of Grievances. When two (2) or more grievances involving the same alleged violation have been submitted, the District and the AFT may agree to consolidate them for processing.
Consolidation of Grievances. In connection with grievances by multiple grievants dealing with the same issue and the same administrator, the grievances shall be consolidated for proceedings at Level One. For grievances by multiple grievants dealing with the same issue, but different administrators, they shall be consolidated at Level One for the same administrators, and at Level Two for further proceedings. In matters dealing with alleged violations of union rights the grievances shall be initiated at Level Two.
Consolidation of Grievances. If grievances that are not significantly different from one another are made by more than one allegation document, the LRCEA and the District, by mutual agreement, shall be allowed to consolidate all such grievances and process them as if they were a single grievance.