Common use of Definition and Procedure Clause in Contracts

Definition and Procedure. A. A grievance is defined as, and limited to, a written complaint involving an alleged violation of a specific provision(s) of the Agreement and remedy sought. Grievances may be filed by either an Employee(s) or the Union. The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest level possible, equitable solutions to the grievance(s). Grievances shall be processed as rapidly as practicable. The number of days indicated at each level shall be considered as maximum and substantive and every effort shall be made to expedite the grievance process. Time limits in the steps may be shortened or extended by mutual written agreement of both parties. B. Only one (1) issue shall be the subject of any one (1) grievance. If there is a disagreement on whether the grievance involves more than one (1) issue, the parties will attempt to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved, expedited arbitration will be invoked. A grievance shall contain a clear and concise statement of the grievance and indicate the issue involved, the relief sought, the date the alleged incident(s) or violation(s) which is/are the basis for the grievance took place and the specific section or sections of the Agreement involved. The grievance must be signed and dated by the Employee(s) or Union representative, if any. Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, the grievance shall be presented at Step One to the employing unit designee. Any ambiguity in written grievances shall be clarified at the first grievance meeting. X. Xx Employee(s) may choose to have a Union representative represent him/her at any step of the Grievance Procedure. If an Employee(s) brings a written grievance to the employing unit’s attention without first having notified the Union, the employing unit to which such grievance is brought shall promptly notify the Union and no further discussion shall be had on the matter until a Union representative has been given an opportunity to be present. D. Individual Employees or groups of Employees shall have the right to present grievances through Step Two of the Grievance Procedure, provided that a Union representative has been afforded the opportunity to be present at any discussions, and that any settlement reached is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. E. If the grievance is filed with Union representation, the Employer will provide copies of written decisions to the Employee and the Union. If the grievance is filed without Union representation, the Employee will be given an opportunity either to release written decisions to the Union or to assert the confidentiality of the decision under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). F. Step One of the Grievance Procedure may be waived by mutual written agreement. In addition, where the same employing unit representative hears more than one (1) step of a grievance, those steps shall be consolidated. G. If the Employer requests that an aggrieved Employee be present in any step of the Grievance Procedure, he/she will be required to do so, except in extenuating circumstances.

Definition and Procedure. A. A grievance is defined as, and limited to, a written complaint involving an alleged violation of a specific provision(s) of the Agreement and remedy sought. Grievances may be filed by either an Employee(s) or the Union. The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest level possible, equitable solutions to the grievance(s). Grievances shall be processed as rapidly as practicable. The number of days indicated at each level shall be considered as maximum and substantive and every effort shall be made to expedite the grievance process. Time limits in the steps may be shortened or extended by mutual written agreement of both parties. B. Only one (1) issue shall be the subject of any one (1) grievance. If there is a disagreement on whether the grievance involves more than one (1) issue, the parties will attempt to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved, expedited arbitration will be invoked. A grievance shall contain a clear and concise statement of the grievance and indicate the issue involved, the relief sought, the date the alleged incident(s) or violation(s) which is/are the basis for the grievance took place and the specific section or sections of the Agreement involved. The grievance must be signed and dated by the Employee(s) or Union representative, if any. Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, the grievance shall be presented at Step One to the employing unit designee. Any ambiguity in written grievances shall be clarified at the first grievance meeting. X. Xx C. An Employee(s) may choose to have a Union representative represent him/her them at any step of the Grievance Procedure. If an Employee(s) brings a written grievance to the employing unit’s attention without first having notified the Union, the employing unit to which such grievance is brought shall promptly notify the Union and no further discussion shall be had on the matter until a Union representative has been given an opportunity to be present. D. Individual Employees or groups of Employees shall have the right to present grievances through Step Two of the Grievance Procedure, provided that a Union representative has been afforded the opportunity to be present at any discussions, and that any settlement reached is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. E. If the grievance is filed with Union representation, the Employer will provide copies of written decisions to the Employee and the Union. If the grievance is filed without Union representation, the Employee will be given an opportunity either to release written decisions to the Union or to assert the confidentiality of the decision under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). F. Step One of the Grievance Procedure may be waived by mutual written agreement. In addition, where the same employing unit representative hears more than one (1) step of a grievance, those steps shall be consolidated. G. If the Employer requests that an aggrieved Employee be present in any step of the Grievance Procedure, he/she they will be required to do so, except in extenuating circumstances.

Definition and Procedure. A. A grievance is defined as, and limited to, a written complaint involving an alleged violation of a specific provision(s) of the Agreement and remedy sought. Grievances may be filed by either an Employee(semployee(s) or the Union. The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest level possible, equitable solutions to the grievance(s). Grievances shall be processed as rapidly as practicable. The number of days indicated at each level shall be considered as maximum and substantive and every effort shall be made to expedite the grievance process. Time limits in the steps may be shortened or extended by mutual written agreement of both parties. B. Only one (1) issue shall be the subject of any one (1) grievance. If there is a disagreement on whether the grievance involves more than one (1) issue, the parties will attempt to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved, expedited arbitration will be invoked. A grievance shall contain a clear and concise statement of the grievance and indicate the issue involved, the relief sought, the date the alleged incident(s) or violation(s) which is/are the basis for the grievance took place and the specific section or sections of the Agreement involved. The grievance must be signed and dated by the Employee(semployee(s) or Union representative, if any. Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, the grievance shall be presented at Step One to the employing unit designee. Any ambiguity in written grievances shall be clarified at the first grievance meeting. X. Xx Employee(sC. An employee(s) may choose to have a Union representative represent him/her at any step of the Grievance Procedure. If an Employee(semployee(s) brings a written grievance to the employing unit’s attention without first having notified the Union, the employing unit to which such grievance is brought shall promptly notify the Union and no further discussion shall be had on the matter until a Union representative has been given an opportunity to be present. D. Individual Employees employees or groups of Employees employees shall have the right to present grievances through Step Two of the Grievance Procedure, provided that a Union representative has been afforded the opportunity to be present at any discussions, and that any settlement reached is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. E. If the grievance is filed with Union representation, the Employer will provide copies of written decisions to the Employee employee and the Union. If the grievance is filed without Union representation, the Employee employee will be given an opportunity either to release written decisions to the Union or to assert the confidentiality of the decision under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). F. Step One of the Grievance Procedure may be waived by mutual written agreement. In addition, where the same employing unit representative hears more than one (1) step of a grievance, those steps shall be consolidated. G. If the Employer requests that an aggrieved Employee employee be present in any step of the Grievance Procedure, he/she will be required to do so, except in extenuating circumstances.

Definition and Procedure. A. A grievance is defined as, and limited to, a written complaint involving an alleged violation of a specific provision(s) of the Agreement and remedy sought. Grievances may be filed by either an Employee(s) or the Union. The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest level possible, equitable solutions to the grievance(s). Grievances shall be processed as rapidly as practicable. The number of days indicated at each level shall be considered as maximum and substantive and every effort shall be made to expedite the grievance process. Time limits in the steps may be shortened or extended by mutual written agreement of both parties. B. Only one (1) issue shall be the subject of any one (1) grievance. If there is a disagreement on whether the grievance involves more than one (1) issue, the parties will attempt to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved, expedited arbitration will be invoked. A grievance shall contain a clear and concise statement of the grievance and indicate the issue involved, the relief sought, the date the alleged incident(s) or violation(s) which is/are the basis for the grievance took place and the specific section or sections of the Agreement involved. The grievance must be signed and dated by the Employee(s) or Union representative, if any. Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, the grievance shall be presented at Step One to the employing unit designee. Any ambiguity in written grievances shall be clarified at the first grievance meeting. X. Xx C. An Employee(s) may choose to have a Union representative represent him/her at any step of the Grievance Procedure. If an Employee(s) brings a written grievance to the employing unit’s attention without first having notified the Union, the employing unit to which such grievance is brought shall promptly notify the Union and no further discussion shall be had on the matter until a Union representative has been given an opportunity to be present. D. Individual Employees or groups of Employees shall have the right to present grievances through Step Two of the Grievance Procedure, provided that a Union representative has been afforded the opportunity to be present at any discussions, and that any settlement reached is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. E. If the grievance is filed with Union representation, the Employer will provide copies of written decisions to the Employee and the Union. If the grievance is filed without Union representation, the Employee will be given an opportunity either to release written decisions to the Union or to assert the confidentiality of the decision under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). F. Step One of the Grievance Procedure may be waived by mutual written agreement. In addition, where the same employing unit representative hears more than one (1) step of a grievance, those steps shall be consolidated. G. If the Employer requests that an aggrieved Employee be present in any step of the Grievance Procedure, he/she will be required to do so, except in extenuating circumstances.