Dispute Referred to Supervisor. An employee or employees, before initiating an individual grievance, normally shall first refer the matter to their supervisor. Their Shop Xxxxxxx or a Union representative shall accompany them to the meeting if they so wish. If the matter is not settled satisfactorily the employee(s) may refer the matter to the Union for presentation at Stage 1.
Dispute Referred to Supervisor. An employee(s), before initiating an individual grievance, must first refer the matter to the employee’s supervisor or the individual responsible for making the decision, which is the subject of the grievance. The employee(s) shall be accompanied to the meeting by the Shop Xxxxxxx or other Union representative if the employee(s) so wishes. If the matter is not settled satisfactorily, the employee(s) may refer the matter to the Union for presentation at Stage 1. If in the view of the Director of Operations at Stage 1, the matter that is the subject of dispute has not been adequately discussed prior to grievance, the matter may be referred back to such action before formal acceptance at Stage 1.
