GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - FORMAL REVIEW. 1. Step 1:
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - FORMAL REVIEW. Step 1: A formal grievance must be filed in writing on a grievance form mutually agreed to by the parties. The form may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. The designated University official must receive the written grievance within thirty (30) calendar days after the date on which either the employee or the Union knew or could be expected to know of the event or action which gave rise to the grievance or within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of the employee’s last day on pay status, whichever occurs first. Formal grievances must set forth: The specific section(s) and provision(s) of the Agreement alleged to have been violated; The action grieved and how it violated the above-mentioned provision; The date(s) of the occurrence of the alleged violation(s); How the grieving employee was adversely affected; The name of the employee’s representative, if any; The date(s) the employee discussed the alleged violation(s) with his/her supervisor; and The remedy requested. The department head or designee shall review the grievance and meet with the employee and his/her representative within fifteen 15 calendar days of receipt of the grievance to discuss the grievance. The Step 1 meeting may be waived by mutual agreement and confirmation by either party. The University shall render a written decision within fifteen (15) calendar days following the date of completion of the Step 1 meeting or fifteen (15) days from waiving the Step 1 meeting. If the department’s response is not issued within the established time limits or if the grievance is not resolved, the grievance may be appealed to Step 2. Step 2: If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, the grievance may be appealed in writing by the employee or his/her representative to the designated Labor andEmployee Relations official. The written appeal must be received by the designated Labor and Employee Relations official within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date on which the written response to Step 1 was issued or due. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of the Step 2 appeal, the designated Labor and Employee Relations official shall schedule a meeting to discuss the grievance. During the meeting, the employee and/or his/her representative shall present all evidence and contentions relevant to the grievance. The Step 2 meeting may be waived by mutual agreement and confirmation by either party.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - FORMAL REVIEW. 1. Step 1: A formal grievance must be filed in writing on a grievance form mutually agreed to by the parties. The form may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. The designated University official must receive the written grievance within thirty (30) calendar days after the date on which either the employee or the Union knew or could be expected to know of the event or action which gave rise to the grievance or within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of the employee’s last day on pay status, whichever occurs first. Formal grievances must set forth:
