Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section. A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established. Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2. Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3. Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission. Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.the
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, Employee grievances shall be processed as follows:
Step 1. An employee shall first take up his grievance with his first-level supervisor or designee. The employee may choose to have a Union representative. The following shall be specified orally or in accordance with writing:
a. The basis for the provisions grievance;
b. The date of this Section.the incident (or learning of the incident) being grieved; and
A. All employee grievances must c. The corrective relief sought. Should either party so desire, a meeting shall be submitted held to discuss the matter(s) grieved. Such meeting will take place within five (5) workdays of receipt of the grievance and a representative for each party may be present. The first-level supervisor or designee shall make a reasonable effort to resolve the grievance and will render his written decisions or findings/conclusions to the City, in writing, employee within fifteen five (155) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days workdays of the date the employee could reasonably submitted the grievance or the date of the grievance meeting, whichever is later. Only one representative from either party will attend grievance meetings unless previously arranged.
Step 2. If the grievance is not satisfactorily settled following the supervisory or designee response in step 1, and the employee wishes to pursue the grievance further, the grievance then must be expected presented within seven (7) workdays, in writing along with any reply received to discover the alleged improper paymentstep-one grievance, to the next higher level supervisor or designee. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to The written grievance must specify the nature of the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.the personal relief desired. Should either party so desire, a meeting shall be held to discuss the matter(s)
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence3. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step at step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determinationgrievant may, within seven (7) calendar days workdays after receipt of the step 2 reply, forward the written grievance, including a copy of all replies received from the date Employer to the Civilian Personnel Officer, who will refer any 3rd step to the appropriate Wing/Group Commander or his designee. The grievant shall specify the issues not satisfactorily resolved in step 2. Should either party so desire, a meeting shall be held to discuss the matter(s) grieved. Such meeting will take place within seven (7) workdays of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out receipt of the interpretation or application grievance and a representative for each party may be present. Within seven (7) workdays of receipt of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do sowritten grievance, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decisionor, in writingthe event a meeting is held, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration workdays of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with meeting, the City ManagerEmployer will issue a final written decision.
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, (a) Employee grievances shall be processed in accordance the following manner: Step 1 - Informal The Employee shall discuss the matter complained of with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, Employee's immediate Supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar working days after of the time the Employee became aware of, or ought to have reasonably known, the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. The Employee may have a Xxxxxxx present. The immediate Supervisor shall render a decision within five (5) days of discussing the matter with the Employee.
(a) If the matter is not resolved informally at Step 1, the aggrieved Employee and the Union, shall submit the grievance in dispute writing to the Human Resources Generalist or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a designate.
(b) The grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall must be presented submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of reply of the employee could reasonably be expected Supervisor or the day by which the Supervisor should have replied in Step 1. The grievance shall bear the signature of the Employee, and shall provide a summary of the facts giving rise to discover the grievance, an identification of the specific article(s) of the Agreement alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit to have been violated and a description of any relief sought.
(c) The Human Resources Generalist or designate, following consultation with the Director or Coordinator responsible for the Employee shall be rendered invalid and not subject reply in writing to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrencefrom the date upon which it was received. If Where the grievance is not settled during this informal discussionparties mutually agree that a meeting will be beneficial, it may a meeting will be processed arranged and the time to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five reply shall be extended to fifteen (515) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with such meeting.
(a) Failing satisfactory settlement within ten (10) days after the immediate supervisordate of the reply or the date by which the Human Resources Generalist or designate should have replied under Step 2, the grievance shall be submitted in writing by the Union Business Representative shall present to the Director of Human Resources.
(b) Within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee Director of Human Resources shall arrange for and hold a meeting with to discuss the Union grievance and make at any such investigations meeting there shall be present such persons as are necessary the parties may mutually agree should be in attendance and both parties shall act reasonably in this regard.
(c) Within ten (10) days of the meeting referred to enable him/her to respond in Step 3 above, the Director of Human Resources shall reply in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All An employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or requesting representation by the Union on behalf of an individual shall complete and submit a written request to the Union President with a copy to the Employer (usually his/her immediate supervisor).
STEP 1 An employee or group of employees, the Union shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, file a written grievance within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the matter in dispute notice of action, occurrence of the incident or disagreement is knowledge of the incident (whichever occurs first). At a minimum, the grievance shall contain: The grievant(s) name, duty station, and telephone number; The specific nature of the grievance, including the identification of any provisions of the Labor-Management Agreement alleged to have occurredbeen violated, the provisions of any law, rule, and/or regulation affecting conditions of employment alleged to be violated; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement The remedial action desired. It shall be presented filed at the level of management that initiated the action which resulted in the grievance. A copy of all grievances must be provided to the Union Representative or designee and Employer Representative or designee simultaneously with the filing of the grievance. If the grievance is filed at a higher level than appropriate, the receiving office shall return the grievance to the employee with instructions as to the level at which it should be filed. The employee must then re-file the grievance within seven (7) days. To protect the rights of individuals and the integrity of the grievance process, individual grievance issues are to remain strictly confidential between the parties involved. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a properly filed written grievance, the supervisor or other management official shall review the matter being grieved and shall schedule and hold a meeting with the grievant to discuss the issues. A written response granting or denying the remedy requested shall be issued within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date meeting.
STEP 2 If the grievant or the Union is not satisfied with the Step 1 response, the grievance may be submitted to the State Director. The grievance must be presented in writing by the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject and/or designated representative to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee State Director or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable himhis/her to respond in writing to designee within ten (10) days after the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days decision rendered at the Step One. Upon request of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union State Director or designee shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement meet with the City Manager.employee and/or the representative within fifteen
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. (a) All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted on the Union grievance form, as agreed between the parties.
(b) Where an employee is absent as a result of sickness, approved absence or approved leave, not including regular days off, then the time limits described in the grievance procedure will be from the date on which the employee first had an opportunity to present their grievance.
(a) Grievances shall be submitted to the City, in writing, department manager or designate within fifteen twenty one (1521) calendar days after following the matter in dispute occurrence, or disagreement is becoming aware of the occurrence, of the alleged to have occurred; provided, however, circumstances. The employee accompanied by a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented Xxxxxxx and management representative will meet within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreementbeing submitted, or by a mutually agreed time, to consider the grievance. The Union on behalf will receive in writing the decision of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor management representative within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrencefollowing the day on which the meeting was held. 9
(b) If the decision is unsatisfactory and the grievance is not settled during this informal discussionto be pursued further, it may Step 2 shall be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five followed within ten (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (710) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the response in Step 1.
(a) The Union may submit the grievance, it may be processed along with a request for a conference, to Step 3the refinery manager or designate.
Step 3. (b) Within five fifteen (515) calendar days from receipt following such a request, or such longer time as may mutually be agreed upon, a conference will be arranged between the Company and two members of the written response from Union Executive plus the Fire Chief involved Xxxxxxx.
(c) The Company will recognize the Union National representative as an additional participant at this conference.
(d) The grievor(s) involved shall, at the request of either party, attend such a conference.
(e) The Company's decision will be given to the president or designate of the Union in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days following the day on which the conference referred to is completed.
(f) Within a period of thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the response was dueCompany's reply, the Union Business Representative shall present may refer the grievance, grievance to Arbitration as provided in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submissionArticle 7.00.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, (a) Employee grievances shall be processed in accordance the following manner: Step 1 - Informal The Employee shall discuss the matter complained of with the provisions Employee’s Immediate Supervisor within ten (10) working days of this Sectionthe time the Employee became aware of, or ought to have reasonably known, the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. The Employee may have a Xxxxxxx present. The Immediate Supervisor shall render a decision within five (5) days of discussing the matter with the Employee.
A. All employee grievances (a) If the matter is not resolved informally at Step 1, the aggrieved Employee and the Union, shall submit the grievance in writing to the Coordinator of Human Resources.
(b) The grievance must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after of the matter date of reply of the Supervisor or the day by which the Supervisor should have replied in dispute or disagreement is Step 1. The grievance shall bear the signature of the Employee, and shall provide a summary of the facts giving rise to the grievance, an identification of the specific article(s) of the Agreement alleged to have occurred; providedbeen violated and a description of any relief sought.
(c) The Coordinator of Human Resources, however, a following consultation with the Director or Coordinator responsible for the employee shall reply in writing to the grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days of from the date upon which it was received. Where the employee could reasonably parties mutually agree that a meeting will be expected beneficial, a meeting will be arranged and the time to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit reply shall be rendered invalid and not subject extended to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with such meeting.
(a) Failing satisfactory settlement within ten (10) days after the immediate supervisorgrievance was submitted under Step 2, the grievance shall be submitted in writing by the Union Business Representative shall present to the Director of Human Resources.
(b) Within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee Director of Human Resources shall arrange for and hold a meeting with to discuss the Union grievance and make at any such investigations meeting there shall be present such persons as are necessary the parties may mutually agree should be in attendance and both parties shall act reasonably in this regard.
(c) Within ten (10) days of the meeting referred to enable him/her to respond in Step 3 above, the Director of Human Resources shall reply in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.,
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee A. Step 1. The grievance shall be submitted in writing to the immediate supervisor within (15) work days of the action or group of employees covered by this Agreementcondition giving rise to the grievance, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar work days after from the matter in dispute time at which the employee should reasonably have been aware of the action or disagreement is conditions. However, a grievance over a continuous practice may be submitted at any time. A copy of the grievance shall be submitted to the Personnel Officer. The written presentation will contain:
1. The identity and title of the aggrieved;
2. A specific and clear statement of the grievance;
3. A statement of the items, regulations or Agreement alleged to have occurredbeen violated citing specific paragraphs or articles; providedand
4. The corrective actions desired, however, and/or relief sought;
5. Designation by name of a grievance concerning rates representative or statement of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days self-representation. On receipt of the date written grievance by the supervisor, the supervisor or the employee could reasonably may request a meeting on a mutually agreeable workday within five (5) work day for discussion of the grievance. Arrangement for the representative to be expected to discover present is the alleged improper paymentresponsibility of the grievant. Complaints not filed within Following the date of this time limit discussion of receipt of the grievance, whichever is later, the supervisor shall be rendered invalid and not subject give a written decision to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen ten (1510) calendar days of its occurrencework days. If the grievance grievant does not request Union representation, the Union will be given the opportunity to be present during any adjustment meeting. It is agreed such adjustment will not settled during be inconsistent with the terms of this informal discussion, it may be processed to Agreement.
B. Step 2.
(1) if the matter has not been satisfactorily resolved at Step 21. Within five (5) calendar days from , then the date of informal discussion with grievant may submit the immediate supervisorgrievance to resolved at Step 1. , then the Union Business Representative shall present grievant may submit the grievance, in writing, grievance to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for next higher level within three (3) work days (with a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing copy to the aggrieved employee within Personnel Officer). This written presentation will include the requirements outlined in Step 1. Above, refer to any meeting between the supervisor and the grievant, and include a copy of the supervisor’s written decision.
(2) Within seven (7) calendar work days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from following receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was dueStep 2. Grievance, the Union Business Representative grievance shall present be reviewed and the grievance, in writing, deciding officials shall render to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation grievant a written decision which is not inconsistent with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submissionthis Agreement.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.Step One
A. All When an employee grievances chooses to file a grievance, the grievance must be submitted to the Citysubmitted, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after to the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected is harmed, becomes aware of or should have been aware of the action being grieved. The written grievance shall contain the following:
1. The name and duty station of the grievant.
2. Must clearly state that this is a grievance.
3. A brief description of the facts surrounding the grievance including relevant dates and places and known witnesses.
4. The specific provision of this agreement (Article, Section if a contract violation is being grieved, if known).
5. Any past practice which is claimed to discover the alleged improper paymenthave been violated.
6. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject The specific law, rule, or regulation claimed to have been violated (if known to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein establishedgrievant).
7. An explanation of how the grievant was harmed.
8. The remedy being sought.
9. The name and address of the grievant's union representative, or a statement that the employee is representing himself/herself.
10. All grievances must be signed and dated. Response
A. The supervisor or designated management official reviewing a grievance for Step One adjustment must issue to the employee or the designated representative, a dated written notice of the disposition of the grievance which contains the following information within fifteen (15) calendar days:
1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual the decision with respect to the grievance;
2. the reason for the decision;
3. the reasons for granting/denying the relief;
4. the grievant's right to file at the next step of the NGP if still dissatisfied;
5. the time limit; and
6. the name and address of the next level for submission. Step Two
A. An employee or group of employees covered by this Agreementdesignated representative dissatisfied with the answer provided in Step One may appeal the grievance to the Regional/Office Director, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employeesdesignee, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrencereceipt of the written response. If The Step Two written grievance shall contain a general statement explaining why management's Step One response is not acceptable and a copy of the Step One grievance and the response. In those cases where the Assistant Administrator for NWS represents the next higher level of line supervision, the grievance is not settled during this informal discussionshall be submitted to the Deputy Assistant Administrator for NWS, it may be processed to fulfill the Step 2.
Step 2Two requirement. Within five twenty-one (521) calendar days from the date following receipt of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, Management will send a written decision to the Fire Chief grievant or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable himhis/her designated representative which will include the name and address of the next level for submission. Step Three
A. If satisfactory settlement is not reached at Step Two, and further review is necessary, 2 options are available:
1) the grievance must be sent to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee the. Assistant Administrator for NWS, or designee, within seven fifteen (715) calendar days of the receipt of said grievancethe decision in the preceding step. This written grievance must contain a copy of all documents developed during Steps One and Two and general statements of why the grievant feels Management s Step Two response is not acceptable;
2) A request to mediate the grievance must be sent to the Assistant Administrator for NWS, or designee, within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the decision in the preceding step. This request must include a copy of all documents developed during Steps One and Two and general statements of why the grievant feels Management’s Step Two response is not acceptable. Employees represented by NWSEO In Steps One and/or Two of the grievance procedure must first consult with their designated representative before making a mediation request. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of a request to mediate, the NWS must decide whether the grievance is appropriate for mediation. If this answer does not resolve the NWS agrees to mediate the grievance, it may the NWS will initiate action to obtain the services of a mediator through the NOAA Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Administrator. The costs of the mediator shall be processed borne by the NWS. Mediation sessions will utilize NWS facilities at the worksite of the employee whenever possible. In the event that a mutual resolution of the grievance cannot be achieved through mediation, the employee must use the procedures of Step Three A.1) above to obtain further grievance consideration. If the NWS refuses to mediate the grievance, the grievance shall proceed using the procedures in Step 3Three B. and Step Three C. below.
Step 3. B. Within forty-five (545) calendar days from following receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, a written decision will be sent to the City Managerdesignated representative (or to the grievant if no representative is designated). In the case of an employee who chooses to present such grievances without NWSEO representation designated in Step One, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, this decision will then make a be final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submissionand arbitration may not be invoked.
Step 4. If C. Management will also simultaneously send a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out copy of the interpretation or application of Step 1, 2, and 3 grievances and responses to the Agreement. If NWSEO national office and to the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City ManagerNWSEO National President.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievancesStep 1 - The Shop Xxxxxxx, whether raised by an individual with the employee or group employees concerned in attendance, shall first seek to settle the grievance with the immediate supervisor of the employee or employees covered by this Agreementconcerned.
Step 2 - If a satisfactory settlement is not reached within three (3) days after a grievance was first discussed under Step 1, or the grievance shall be submitted by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with shop xxxxxxx and the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the Cityemployee, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievancesaggrieved employee's Department Head, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by with a copy to the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2Human Relations Department. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present receipt of the grievance, the aggrieved employee, in writingperson with the Union's Grievance Committee and any necessary witnesses, will meet with the Employer's Grievance Committee and any necessary witnesses, in an effort to resolve the Fire Chief or his designeegrievance. The Fire Chief or his designee Union’s Grievance Committee shall arrange for a meeting with be appointed by the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing may include the Assistant Business Manager or representative. The Employer’s Grievance Committee may be comprised of the Director, Manager , and the Supervisor of the affected Department, and Representatives of the Human Resources Department. At the grievance meeting held between the Parties, both Parties shall present and hear all of the known evidence and facts related to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days dispute. Both Parties commit to bringing forward all known evidence and facts of the receipt case and not to withhold any known evidence or facts, in the best interests of said resolving the dispute to the benefit of the Parties and the Grievor. Upon request, the parties agree to provide the other with all the material information and documents under its control and direction relevant to the matter grieved and/or any resolution of the grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt Should either of the written response from Parties become aware of any relevant or pertinent evidence or facts related to the Fire Chief or dispute following the date grievance meeting, which were unknown to that Party at the response was duetime of the grievance meeting, the Union Business Representative Party shall present be obligated to immediately inform the grievance, in writing, other Party of the new information. Failure to provide such information to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence other Party prior to any arbitration proceeding into the dispute shall disqualify that Party from relying on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submissionsuch new information at any arbitration proceedings into that dispute.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, (a) Employee grievances shall be processed in accordance the following manner: Step 1 - Informal The Employee shall discuss the matter complained of with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, Employee’s Immediate Supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar working days after of the time the Employee became aware of, or ought to have reasonably known, the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. The Employee may have a Xxxxxxx present. The Immediate Supervisor shall render a decision within five (5) days of discussing the matter with the Employee.
(a) If the matter is not resolved informally at Step 1, the aggrieved Employee and the Union, shall submit the grievance in dispute writing to the Coordinator of Labour Relations, or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a designate.
(b) The grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall must be presented submitted within fifteen ten (1510) calendar days of the date of reply of the Supervisor or the day by which the Supervisor should have replied in Step 1. The grievance shall bear the signature of the Employee, and shall provide a summary of the facts giving rise to the grievance, an identification of the specific article(s) of the Agreement alleged to have been violated and a description of any relief sought.
(c) The Coordinator of Labour Relations, or designate, following consultation with the Director or Coordinator responsible for the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject reply in writing to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1within ten (10) days from the date upon which it was received. All employee grievancesWhere the parties mutually agree that a meeting will be beneficial, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first a meeting will be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, arranged and the immediate supervisor within fifteen time to reply shall be extended to ten (1510) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with such meeting.
(a) Failing satisfactory settlement within ten (10) days after the immediate supervisorgrievance was submitted under Step 2, the grievance shall be submitted in writing by the Union Business Representative shall present to the Director of Human Resources.
(b) Within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee Director of Human Resources shall arrange for and hold a meeting with to discuss the Union grievance and make at any such investigations meeting there shall be present such persons as are necessary the parties may mutually agree should be in attendance and both parties shall act reasonably in this regard.
(c) Within ten (10) days of the meeting referred to enable him/her to respond in Step 3 above, the Director of Human Resources shall reply in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, (a) Employee grievances shall be processed in accordance the following manner:
Step 1 - Informal The Employee shall discuss the matter complained of with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, Employee's Immediate Supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar working days after of the time the Employee became aware of, or ought to have reasonably known, the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. The Employee may have a Xxxxxxx present. The Immediate Supervisor shall render a decision within five (5) days of discussing the matter with the Employee.
(a) If the matter is not resolved informally at Step 1, the aggrieved Employee and the Union, shall submit the grievance in dispute or disagreement is alleged writing to have occurred; provided, however, a the Coordinator of Human Resources.
(b) The grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall must be presented submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of reply of the Supervisor or the day by which the Supervisor should have replied in Step 1. The grievance shall bear the signature of the Employee, and shall provide a summary of the facts giving rise to the grievance, an identification of the specific article(s) of the Agreement alleged to have been violated and a description of any relief sought.
(c) The Coordinator of Human Resources, following consultation with the Director or Coordinator responsible for the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject reply in writing to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrencefrom the date upon which it was received. If Where the grievance is not settled during this informal discussionparties mutually agree that a meeting will be beneficial, it may a meeting will be processed arranged and the time to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five reply shall be extended to fifteen (515) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with such meeting.
(a) Failing satisfactory settlement within ten (10) days after the immediate supervisordate of the reply or the date by which the Coordinator of Human Resources should have replied under Step 2, the grievance shall be submitted in writing by the Union Business Representative shall present to the Director of Human Resources.
(b) Within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee Director of Human Resources shall arrange for and hold a meeting with to discuss the Union grievance and make at any such investigations meeting there shall be present such persons as are necessary the parties may mutually agree should be in attendance and both parties shall act reasonably in this regard.
(c) Within ten (10) days of the meeting referred to enable him/her to respond in Step 3 above, the Director of Human Resources shall reply in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All An employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or requesting representation by the Union on behalf of an individual shall complete and submit a written request to the Union President with a copy to the Employer (usually his/her immediate supervisor).
STEP 1 An employee or group of employees, the Union shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, file a written grievance within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the matter in dispute notice of action, occurrence of the incident or disagreement is knowledge of the incident (whichever occurs first). At a minimum, the grievance shall contain: The grievant(s) name, duty station, and telephone number; The specific nature of the grievance, including the identification of any provisions of the Labor-Management Agreement alleged to have occurredbeen violated, the provisions of any law, rule, and/or regulation affecting conditions of employment alleged to be violated; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement The remedial action desired. It shall be presented filed at the level of management that initiated the action which resulted in the grievance. A copy of all grievances must be provided to the Union Representative or designee and Employer Representative or designee simultaneously with the filing of the grievance. If the grievance is filed at a higher level than appropriate, the receiving office shall return the grievance to the employee with instructions as to the level at which it should be filed. The employee must then re-file the grievance within seven (7) days. To protect the rights of individuals and the integrity of the grievance process, individual grievance issues are to remain strictly confidential between the parties involved. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a properly filed written grievance, the supervisor or other management official shall review the matter being grieved and shall schedule and hold a meeting with the grievant to discuss the issues. A written response granting or denying the remedy requested shall be issued within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date meeting.
STEP 2 If the grievant or the Union is not satisfied with the Step 1 response, the grievance may be submitted to the State Director. The grievance must be presented in writing by the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject and/or designated representative to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee State Director or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable himhis/her to respond in writing to designee within ten (10) days after the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days decision rendered at the Step One. Upon request of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union State Director or designee shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement meet with the City Manager.employee and/or the representative within fifteen
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, (a) Employee grievances shall be processed in accordance the following manner: Step 1 - Informal The Employee shall discuss the matter complained of with the provisions Employee’s Immediate Supervisor within ten (10) working days of this Sectionthe time the Employee became aware of, or ought to have reasonably known, the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. The Employee may have a Xxxxxxx present. The Immediate Supervisor shall render a decision within five (5) days of discussing the matter with the Employee.
A. All employee grievances (a) If the matter is not resolved informally at Step 1, the aggrieved Employee and the Union, shall submit the grievance in writing to the Coordinator of Labour Relations, or designate.
(b) The grievance must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen ten (1510) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of reply of the Supervisor or the day by which the Supervisor should have replied in Step 1. The grievance shall bear the signature of the Employee, and shall provide a summary of the facts giving rise to the grievance, an identification of the specific article(s) of the Agreement alleged to have been violated and a description of any relief sought. *(c) The Coordinator of Labour Relations, or designate, following consultation with the Director or Coordinator responsible for the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject reply in writing to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1within ten (10) days from the date upon which it was received. All employee grievancesWhere the parties mutually agree that a meeting will be beneficial, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first a meeting will be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, arranged and the immediate supervisor within fifteen time to reply shall be extended to ten (1510) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with such meeting.
(a) Failing satisfactory settlement within ten (10) days after the immediate supervisorgrievance was submitted under Step 2, the grievance shall be submitted in writing by the Union Business Representative shall present to the Director of Human Resources.
(b) Within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee Director of Human Resources shall arrange for and hold a meeting with to discuss the Union grievance and make at any such investigations meeting there shall be present such persons as are necessary the parties may mutually agree should be in attendance and both parties shall act reasonably in this regard.
(c) Within ten (10) days of the meeting referred to enable him/her to respond in Step 3 above, the Director of Human Resources shall reply in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. (a) All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances must be submitted on the Union grievance form, as agreed between the parties.
(b) Where an employee is absent as a result of sickness, approved absence or approved leave, not including regular days off, then the time limits described in the grievance procedure will be from the date on which the employee first had an opportunity to present their grievance.
(a) Grievances shall be submitted to the City, in writing, department manager or designate within fifteen twenty one (1521) calendar days after following the matter in dispute occurrence, or disagreement is becoming aware of the occurrence, of the alleged to have occurred; provided, however, circumstances. The employee accompanied by a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented Xxxxxxx and management representative will meet within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to discover the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreementbeing submitted, or by a mutually agreed time, to consider the grievance. The Union on behalf will receive in writing the decision of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor management representative within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. following the day on which the meeting was held.
(b) If the decision is unsatisfactory and the grievance is not settled during this informal discussionto be pursued further, it may Step 2 shall be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five followed within ten (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven (710) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the response in Step 1.
(a) The Union may submit the grievance, it may be processed along with a request for a conference, to Step 3the refinery manager or designate.
Step 3. (b) Within five fifteen (515) calendar days from receipt following such a request, or such longer time as may mutually be agreed upon, a conference will be arranged between the Company and two members of the written response from Union Executive plus the Fire Chief involved Xxxxxxx.
(c) The Company will recognize the Union National representative as an additional participant at this conference.
(d) The grievor(s) involved shall, at the request of either party, attend such a conference.
(e) The Company's decision will be given to the president or designate of the Union in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days following the day on which the conference referred to is completed.
(f) Within a period of thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the response was dueCompany's reply, the Union Business Representative shall present may refer the grievance, grievance to Arbitration as provided in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submissionArticle 7.00.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, (a) Employee grievances shall be processed in accordance the following manner: Step 1 The Employee shall discuss the matter complained of with the provisions Employee's Immediate Supervisor (or designate) within ten (10) days of this Sectionthe initial occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance. The Immediate Supervisor (or designate) shall render a decision within five (5) days of discussing the matter with the Employee.
A. All employee grievances (i) If the matter is not resolved informally at Step 1, the aggrieved Employee, shall have an Executive Member or a Union Xxxxxxx submit the grievance in writing to the appropriate Coordinator of Human Resources.
(ii) The grievance must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen five (155) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of reply of the employee could reasonably be expected Supervisor or the day by which the Supervisor should have replied in Step 1. The grievance shall bear the signature of the Employee, and shall provide a summary of the facts giving rise to discover the grievance, an identification of the specific article(s) of the Agreement alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit to have been violated and a description of any relief sought.
(iii) The appropriate Coordinator of Human Resources shall be rendered invalid arrange to meet with the employee, accompanied by a Union Representative, and not subject reply in writing to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrence. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with upon which it was received.
(i) Failing satisfactory settlement within ten (10) days after the immediate supervisorgrievance was submitted under Step 2, the Union Business Representative grievance shall present the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond be submitted in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven Director of Human Resources.
(7ii) calendar Within ten (10) days, the Director of Human Resources shall reply in writing to the grievance.
(iii) Within ten (10) days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may the Director of Human Resources shall arrange and hold a meeting to discuss the grievance and at any such meeting there shall be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of present the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was duegrievor, the Union Business Representative shall present Xxxxxxx, the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date President of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out representative of the interpretation or application Union, the Immediate Supervisor and the Director of Human Resources and such other persons as the parties may mutually agree should be in attendance and both parties shall act reasonably in this regard.
(iv) If the matter is not resolved at Step 3 of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do sogrievance procedure, the Union must notify may refer the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven grievance to arbitration pursuant to Article 12.
(7b) calendar days from the date of expiration Failure to have a Union Official present at any step of the seven grievance procedure will not invalidate the grievance.
(7i) calendar day period for settlement Where more than one employee wishes to file a grievance concerning the interpretation, application, administration, or violation of this agreement, and where the individual employee circumstances being grieved are identical, then the Employer and the Union may mutually agree to process the individual grievances as a group grievance.
(ii) If the Director of Human Resources and the President of CUPE Local 3876 mutually agree to proceed with the City Managerindividual grievances as a group grievance, then the group grievance shall go forward to Step 3 of the process.
(iii) If the Director of Human Resources and the President of CUPE Local 3876 fail to reach mutual agreement, then the individual grievances shall go forward as individual grievances, at Step 2 of the process.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Employee Grievances. All a. If an employee grievancespresents a grievance without Union representation, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall be processed given an opportunity to be present at all formal discussions concerning the grievance and shall be given reasonable advance notice of the meetings. Union participation shall be by telephone or videoconference if the Union representative is not present in accordance with the provisions same location as the grievant, unless the Union pays for all transportation expenses of this Sectionthe Union representative.
A. All b. Whenever possible, the parties shall resolve disputes informally by engaging in conversations between the employee grievances must be submitted to the City, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar and relevant supervisor. Within 45 days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to discover becomes or should have become aware of the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject event giving rise to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All dispute being grieved, whichever is later, the employee grievances, whether raised shall seek to resolve the matter with the relevant supervisor by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by requesting to confer concerning the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrencedecision prior to filing a written grievance. If the grievance is not settled during this informal discussionemployee wants Union representation, it the employee shall notify the relevant supervisor and make the necessary arrangements through the Union. Following the conference, the relevant supervisor will inform the employee and any Union representative whether any resolution may be processed made on the employee’s concerns. If the employee remains dissatisfied with the decision, the employee must file a grievance within 45 days after receipt of the declination of the relief requested. The relevant supervisor must transmit the declination to Step 2the employee in writing.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion c. The employee shall initiate a grievance by filing a grievance with the immediate supervisor, Designated Agency Management Official within 45 days of receipt of the decisionmaker’s post-conference decision. The Designated Agency Management Official shall meet in person or by telephone with the employee and the Union Business Representative shall present representative, if any, within 21 days after receipt of the grievance, in writing, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee and shall arrange for issue a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee written decision within seven (7) calendar 45 days of the receipt meeting. The Designated Agency Management Official has the discretion to overrule decisions made by the relevant supervisor to grant the relief requested by the employee, regardless of said grievancethe relevant supervisor’s position in the Agency. A copy of the decision shall be provided to the employee and the Union President.
d. If this answer the grievance does not resolve the grievancematter, it the Union may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar invoke arbitration within 45 days from of receipt of the written response from decision by the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative Designated Agency Management Official. Arbitration must be invoked in writing and shall present the grievance, in writing, be delivered to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submissionDesignated Agency Management Official.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All When an employee grievanceshas an issue or concern regarding a matter in the workplace, whether raised by prior to filing a grievance, he/she should first consider meeting with their supervisor in an individual attempt to resolve this matter. The Parties agree that resolving matters informally, at the lowest possible level, is the preferred method for resolving such matters. When an employee or group of employees covered by this Agreementchooses to file a grievance, or by when the Union files on behalf of an individual employee or group of employeesemployee[s], shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
A. All employee grievances grievance must be submitted to the Cityfiled, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days after utilizing the matter in dispute Grievance Form, to the immediate supervisor or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented designee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably was harmed, becomes aware of, or should have known of the action being grieved. After the grievance is filed, within seven (7) calendar days, the supervisor or designee will schedule a meeting with the employee and his or her Union representative to discuss and potentially resolve the grievance. Such meeting will take place no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the filing of the grievance. If the grievance is resolved at the meeting, such resolution will be expected to discover placed in writing and signed by both parties. If the alleged improper payment. Complaints grievance is not filed within this time limit resolved at the meeting, the supervisor or designee shall be rendered invalid and not subject provide a substantive written response to the grievance grievant and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All the grievant’s Union representative(s), if the employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or is represented by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employeesUnion, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employee, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of its occurrencethe conclusion of the meeting. If The written response will contain the following information: the decision with respect to the grievance; the reason for the decision; the reasons for granting/denying the relief; and the name and address of the next level for submission at Step Two An employee or designated representative dissatisfied with the answer provided in Step One may appeal the grievance is not settled during this informal discussion, it may be processed to Step 2.
Step 2. Within five (5) calendar days from the date of informal discussion with the immediate second level supervisor, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievanceRegional/Office Director or equivalent, in writingor designee as appropriate, to the Fire Chief or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven fifteen (715) calendar days of the receipt of said grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from or of when the Fire Chief response should have been received. Failure of NWSEO, the grievant, or the date grievant’s representative to observe any time limit shall result in the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the mattergrievance being dismissed. The City Manager, after consultation with failure of the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determination, deciding official to respond within seven fifteen (715) calendar days from will entitle the date of submission.
grievant to move the grievance to Step 4Two. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot Such Step Two grievance must be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, filed within seven fifteen (715) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Managerwhen a response should have been received.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Grievances. All 21.4.1 Stage 1 - It is understood and expected that an employee grievanceswill discuss with her/his department head any matter relating to an alleged grievance. The department head shall notify her/his xxxx of any complaint giving rise to such a discussion. This discussion is to be informal in nature and directed at improving communication and solving problems. The department head shall notify her/his xxxx/director of the result of this discussion. In cases where there is no department head, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, such informal discussion shall be processed in accordance held with the provisions of this Sectionxxxx/director.
A. All 21.4.2 Stage 2 - An employee grievances must be submitted to who is not satisfied with the City, in writingsolution arising from the informal discussion at Stage 1 and who believes that she/he has a grievance shall, within fifteen twenty (1520) calendar days after the matter in dispute or disagreement is alleged to have occurred; provided, however, a grievance concerning rates of pay covered by this Agreement shall be presented within fifteen (15) calendar working days of the event giving rise thereto or the date on which the employee could first knew or reasonably be expected to discover should have known of such event if that date is later, consult the alleged improper payment. Complaints not filed within this time limit shall be rendered invalid and not subject to the grievance and arbitration machinery herein established.
Step 1. All employee grievances, whether raised by an individual employee or group of employees covered by this Agreement, or by the Union on behalf of an individual employee or group of employees, shall first be discussed between the Union Xxxxxxx, employeeUnion, and the immediate supervisor within fifteen Union shall submit a written grievance report to the xxxx/director which sets forth:
(15a) calendar days the particulars of its occurrence. If the grievance including the name(s) of the person(s) involved, the date(s) of the alleged violation(s) and the facts upon which the grievance is not settled during based;
(b) the remedy sought;
(c) the result of the informal stage; and
(d) the article(s) of this informal discussionAgreement relied upon or claimed to have been violated, it may be processed misinterpreted or improperly applied. The Union shall deliver the grievance report to Step 2.
Step 2the employee's Xxxx/Director with a copy to the Staff Relations Officer. Within five The Xxxx/Director shall have ten (510) calendar working days from the date of informal discussion receipt of the grievance report in which to render a decision in writing. The Xxxx/Director shall attempt to meet with the immediate supervisoremployee or Union representative prior to rendering a decision.
21.4.3 Stage 3- If the decision at Stage 2 does not resolve the grievance and the Union wishes to proceed with the grievance, the Union Business Representative shall present refer the grievance, in writing, matter to the Fire Chief or his designeeVice-President (Administration) within ten (10) working days from the date of receipt of the Stage 2 decision. The Fire Chief or his designee referral shall arrange be in writing and shall include a copy of the grievance report filed in Stage 2, a copy of the decision of the xxxx/director and a statement of the reason for a meeting the disagreement with the Union and make such investigations as are necessary to enable him/her to respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within seven decision. Within ten (710) calendar working days of the receipt of said grievancethe referral, the Vice-President shall call a meeting with representatives of the Union. The Vice-President shall, within ten (10) working days after the meeting, submit a decision in writing to the parties concerned.
21.4.4 Stage 4 - If this answer the decision at Stage 3 does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to Step 3.
Step 3. Within five (5) calendar days from receipt of the written response from the Fire Chief or the date the response was due, the Union Business Representative shall present the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager, accompanied by all correspondence on the matter. The City Manager, after consultation with the aggrieved employee and/or Union Representative, will then make a final determinationmay, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of submission.
Step 4. If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the City Manager and the Union, the Union shall have the right to appeal to binding arbitration, as set forth in Section 31.4, any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the Agreement. If the Union elects to do so, the Union must notify the City Manager of its decision, in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of expiration of the seven (7) calendar day period for settlement with the City Manager.ten
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Samples: Collective Agreement
