Common use of Formal Grievance - Level I Clause in Contracts

Formal Grievance - Level I. If a mutually satisfactory solution of a grievance as specified in the paragraph above is not reached, then within ten (10) working days of the immediate supervisor's decision, the grievant shall submit a grievance statement in writing. The written grievance shall set forth all of the issues involved; shall be dated and signed by the grievant; and shall be submitted to the Department Head. The grievance shall contain each of the following (providing the grievant possesses the knowledge required in order to comply): (a) A description of the specific facts and grounds upon which the grievance is based including names, dates, and places necessary for a complete understanding of the grievance; (b) A specific explanation of how the grievant has been adversely affected; (c) A listing of the provisions of the MOU which are alleged to have been violated; (d) A listing of specific actions requested by the grievant of the City which will remedy the grievance, including a specific dollar amount, and the basis for the dollar amount, of any alleged damages at issue; (e) An explanation why the grievant believes the decision at the informal grievance step was unsatisfactory; (f) A statement declaring self-representation; and (g) The name, address, and telephone number of the person(s) to whom notices may be sent regarding the grievance. The Department Head, or designated representative, shall investigate the facts and issues and reach a conclusion at the earliest date consistent with the nature of the investigation and within normal conduct of the department's business. Upon reaching such conclusion, but in any event within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the grievance statement, the Department Head or designated representative shall reply in writing stating the department's view of the issue involved.

Formal Grievance - Level I. If a mutually satisfactory solution of a grievance as specified in the paragraph above is not reached, then within ten (10) working days of the immediate supervisor's decision, the grievant shall submit a grievance statement in writing. The written grievance shall set forth all of the issues involved; shall be dated and signed by the grievant; and shall be submitted to the Department Head. The grievance shall contain each of the following (providing the grievant possesses the knowledge required in order to comply): (a) a. A description of the specific facts and grounds upon which the grievance is based including names, dates, and places necessary for a complete understanding of the grievance; (b) b. A specific explanation of how the grievant has been adversely affected; (c) c. A listing of the provisions of the MOU which are alleged to have been violated; (d) d. A listing of specific actions requested by the grievant of the City which will remedy the grievance, including a specific dollar amount, and the basis for the dollar amount, of any alleged damages at issue; (e) e. An explanation why the grievant believes the decision at the informal grievance step was unsatisfactory; (f) f. A statement declaring self-representation; and (g) g. The name, address, and telephone number of the person(s) to whom notices may be sent regarding the grievance. The Department Head, or designated representative, shall investigate the facts and issues and reach a conclusion at the earliest date consistent with the nature of the investigation and within normal conduct of the department's business. Upon reaching such conclusion, but in any event within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the grievance statement, the Department Head or designated representative shall reply in writing stating the department's view of the issue involved.