Common use of Employee Grievances Clause in Contracts

Employee Grievances. 3.4.1 Step I: Manager 3.4.1.1 Subject to Article 3.4.3.2, an Employee shall discuss any grievance or other complaint with the Employee's Manager (or equivalent) in an effort to resolve the matter promptly. The Employee shall advise the Manager in writing that the grievance or complaint is being lodged at Step I. 3.4.1.2 The Manager's decision at this step shall not be inconsistent with the Collective Agreement. At the conclusion of discussions under Article 3.4.1, a grievance report will be placed on the Employee's file by the Manager (or equivalent), with a copy to the Employee and the Union. 3.4.1.3 If the Employee or the Union feels that the Manager's decision is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, then either may carry the grievance to Step II within five (5) working days of the date of receipt of the Manager's decision. 3.4.2 Step II: Xxxx 3.4.2.1 Subject to Article 3.4.3.2, if a grievance is not resolved at Step I, the Employee and/or the Union may proceed to Step II by submitting a written formal grievance to that effect to the Xxxx or equivalent, with a copy delivered simultaneously to the Manager of Labour Relations.