Grievance Definition and Initiation Sample Clauses

Grievance Definition and Initiation. A “Grievance” for purposes of this Article means a written and filed dispute or controversy arising out of or involving the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement. or any dispute over terms and conditions of employment. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that disputes may be resolved through discussion between an employee and a supervisor. The parties may take steps in good faith to resolve such disputes or controversies before initiating and/or engaging with the formal Grievance procedure. However, any dispute or controversy not filed as a formal Grievance in writing with the Employer within the deadlines set forth below is untimely and shall be deemed waived. “Writing” or “written” for purposes of this Article includes email transmission. In order to be processed under this Article, a Grievance concerning discipline, termination, layoff, assignment of duties, or refusal of employee requests must be filed in writing with RAICES within thirty (30) days of the discipline, termination, layoff or refusal. Other grievances must be filed in writing within sixty (60) days of the date that Guild staff, or unit officers knew or reasonably should have known of the action or omission giving rise to the dispute or controversy. XXXXXX agrees to meet with the Union’s grievance committee within five (5) business days after a request for such a meeting to resolve the Grievance, at which time the Guild will present its plan for resolving the Grievance. Stewards will have the right to represent bargaining unit employees who request Guild representation in disciplinary meetings or investigatory interviews that may lead to discipline, discharge or a change in working conditions. An employee may invoke their right to representation by a xxxxxxx under this provision before or during the interview. Nothing in this section creates a right to Guild representation for routine meetings or check-ins between employees and their supervisors, including regular performance reviews.
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Grievance Definition and Initiation. A grievance means a dispute or controversy arising between the parties relating to any matter covered by this Agreement, or involving the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the contract. To initiate a grievance, a grievance shall be filed in writing by a representative of the Guild with the Director of HR within thirty (30) working days after the Guild becomes aware of the most recent occurrence, or should have reasonably become aware of the occurrence with the exception of extraordinary circumstances, to be defined as an unusual and unforeseeable event beyond either party’s control that, despite their reasonable efforts, directly prevents a timely filing and the ability to otherwise request an extension via section 6 of this article. A grievance shall specify the name of the grievant(s), the action(s) complained of, the approximate date(s) on which the action(s) occurred, the provision(s) of this Agreement that the Guild contends have been violated, and the remedy sought. Efforts to adjust grievances shall be made on Indivisible work time. The term ‘working days’ does not include Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays or days where Indivisible is closed.
Grievance Definition and Initiation. 1. A grievance means a dispute or controversy arising out of or involving the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement, except as explicitly excluded from this Article. 2. To initiate a grievance, a grievance shall be filed in writing by a representative of the Guild with the grievant's supervisor and People and Culture within fifteen (15) working days after the occurrence, or within fifteen (15) working days after the grievant or Guild become aware of the occurrence, or should have reasonably become aware of the occurrence. A grievance shall specify the name of the grievant(s), the action(s) complained of, the approximate date(s) on which the action(s) occurred, the provision(s) of this Agreement that the Guild contends have been violated, and the remedy sought. Efforts to adjust grievances shall be made on CPD work time within reason.
Grievance Definition and Initiation. Grievance: a dispute or controversy arising out of, related to or involving the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of this Agreement. • Disputes may be resolved through discussion between an employee, a Guild xxxxxxx or other Union representative and the relevant supervisor, department head and/or the University’s HR Department. The parties may take steps in good faith to resolve grievances before engaging with the formal grievance procedure. Whether or not such informal discussions take place shall have no effect on the time limits set forth below. • A copy of any material intended to be used by a management or Union representative in the grievance procedure shall be given to the management representative, employee or Union representative involved, prior to the grievance meeting in order to make this process most effective and expeditious.
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Grievance Definition and Initiation a. A grievance means a dispute or controversy arising out of or involving the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of this Agreement. b. The parties acknowledge that disputes may be resolved through discussion between an employee and the Employer and/or HR Department. The parties may take steps in good faith to resolve grievances before engaging with the formal grievance procedure. Whether or not such informal discussions take place shall have no effect on the time limits set forth below. c. No grievance shall be considered under the grievance procedure unless it is presented as provided below. If a grievance is once settled at any of the following steps, it shall be considered closed and shall not be subject further thereafter to the grievance procedure or to arbitration. d. The Employer shall have the right to utilize the grievance and arbitration procedure with respect to any grievance which the Employer may have against the Guild or any of its members. Such an action shall be initiated by a letter from the Employer to the Guild at Step 3 per Sec. 3, below.
Grievance Definition and Initiation. A grievance means a dispute or controversy arising out of or involving the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that disputes may be resolved through discussion between an employee and the Employer and/or the People, Equity, and Inclusion Department. The parties may take steps in good faith to resolve disputes before engaging with the formal grievance procedure. Whether or not such informal discussions take place shall have no effect on the time limits set forth below. No grievance shall be considered under the grievance procedure unless it is presented as provided below. If a grievance is once settled at any of the following steps, it shall be considered closed and shall not be subject further thereafter to the grievance procedure or to arbitration. Timelines in the below article can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
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