GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays. 7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned. 7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure. 7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union. 7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance 7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6 7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem. 7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance. 7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows: a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. Section 7.1 Union may file a grievance concerning the interpretation of any provision, including the prevailing rights, of this Agreement and/or disciplinary action taken against an Employee when a question of just cause exists. All grievances shall be processed through the Union. Removal, demotion, and discharge shall be subject to the grievance procedure or subject to the jurisdiction of the City Council as provided in Article 11 of the Charter of the City of Tulsa as the member shall elect, except for new hires as provided in Article 1, Section 1.2. The parties agree member's election of remedies shall be binding and irrevocable. Grievances under this Agreement shall be processed in accordance with the following:
Step 1. The grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Fire Chief or his designee. By virtue of the supervisory capacity in which they serve, Employees holding the rank of District Chief and above may be required to investigate and provide necessary input and recommendations to the Fire Chief in his/her deliberation of first step grievances. The Fire Chief shall submit his/her answer to the Employee in writing, with a copy to be forwarded to the Union within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the grievance.
Step 2. If the grievance remains unresolved, it may be submitted to the Human Resources Director of the City in writing within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the written answer from the Fire Chief. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the grievance, the Human Resources Director or his/her designee and appropriate supervisory representatives of the Fire Department shall meet with three (3) members of Union Grievance Committee in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Human Resources Director or his/her designee shall submit Employer's answer in writing to the Grievance Committee within ten (10) calendar days after such meeting.
Section 7.2 If the grievance is unresolved after receipt of Employer's answer in Step 2, Union may request in writing within ten (10) calendar days that the grievance be submitted to impartial arbitration. Prior to arbitration, the parties may mutually agree to utilize mediation to attempt to resolve the grievance.
Section 7.3 No matter shall be entertained as a grievance hereunder unless it is raised as such within twenty (20) calendar days after the occurrence of the event or after the Employee becomes aware of or reasonably should have been aware of the event giving rise to the grievance.
Section 7.4 All time limits set forth in this article Article may be extended by mutual consent, but if not so extended, they must be strictly observed. If a party fails to pursue any grievance within the time limits provided, he/she shall be mandatoryhave no further right to continue the grievance. Likewise, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In failure to respond to a grievance by the event that appropriate Employer agent within the union misses a prescribed time limit, limits shall allow Union or grieving member to automatically move the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedurestep.
7.1.3 Section 7.5 Within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of the request for arbitration, the parties shall jointly request a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unless the parties can mutually agree upon an arbitrator to hear the dispute.
Section 7.6 Within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of such panel, a representative of Union and Employer shall meet and alternately strike names until one (1) arbitrator remains who shall be selected as the impartial arbitrator. Employer shall strike the list first in even years, Union shall strike the list first in odd years.
Section 7.7 Within ten (10) calendar days the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the arbitrator selected shall be notified. The date for the arbitration hearing shall be set within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of such notification to the arbitrator.
Section 7.8 The parties may mutually agree or the arbitrator may allow briefs upon an oral motion of one party and the arbitrator determines that written briefs would be important to the disposition of the case. The arbitrator shall have twenty (20) calendar days after the hearing is concluded, or receipt of briefs, to render his/her award and findings of fact.
Section 7.9 With respect to the interpretation, enforcement, or application of the provisions of the Agreement, the decisions, findings, and recommendations of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties to this Agreement; however, the authority and responsibility of Employer as provided by the Charter of the City of Tulsa shall not be usurped in any manner unless specifically amended or modified by this Agreement.
Section 7.10 The arbitrator's authority is strictly limited to the interpretation and application of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall have no jurisdiction to establish a new agreement or any variation or modification of the present Agreement, nor to arbitrate away, in whole or part, any provision of this Agreement or any supplements thereto or amendments thereof; nor shall any wage structures or structure of job classifications covered by this Agreement be subject to arbitration. This shall not preclude individual wage grievances.
Section 7.11 It is specifically and expressly understood that taking an appeal to arbitration constitutes an election of remedies and a waiver of any and all rights by the appealing party and all persons it represents to litigate or otherwise contest the appealed subject matter in any court or other forum. This Section shall not apply to the judicial enforcement of an arbitration award.
Section 7.12 The cost and expenses incurred by the impartial arbitrators shall be shared equally by Union and Employer. If a transcript of the proceedings is requested, then the party so requesting shall pay for it.
Section 7.13 Two (2) representatives from Union and the grieving Employee may be present at the arbitration hearing without loss of pay for time limits specified spent in arbitration if the hearing is scheduled during the Employee's normal work period.
Section 7.14 All issues in a particular arbitration, including issues relating to arbitrability, shall be heard in a single hearing. If additional information becomes available that could affect the second step decision, the parties agree to meet and discuss such information prior to arbitration.
Section 7.15 When an Employee receives written notification of disciplinary action that would result in a monetary loss to the Employee, or the Employee elects the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedin the instances of removal, in writingdemotion or discharge, by the Employer Employee or Union shall have twenty (20) calendar days to grieve the action and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling grievance will be filed at Step 2 of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsthis procedure. The role of the xxxxxxx Human Resources Director or his/her designee shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of conduct a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to hearing as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, set forth in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor 2 within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to receipt of the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union and shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has issue a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within written answer within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature calendar days of the grievancehearing.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidayssettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.
7.1.1 In ) All written grievances shall contain the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be abandoned.in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
7.1.2 In a) name(s) of the event that grievant or grievants, if applicable;
b) a brief summary of the employer misses a time limit, facts giving rise to the alleged violation;
c) citation of the section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated;
d) the date of the alleged violation;
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in the grievance accordance with this procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may . This meeting shall be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling held within fourteen (14) calendar days of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties receipt of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsrequest. The role of the supervisor, employee(s), and Union xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 grievance. If desired by the supervisor, another member of management may be present so long as that person will not be hearing the grievance at Step Two, should it progress to that Step. The parties are limited to one (1) representative each present on Employer paid time, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Two. A representative of the appropriate Human Resources Department shall have hold a meeting between the right head of the unit, the grievant, and the designated Union representative on Employer paid time to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing discuss and attempt to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it grievance. This meeting shall be dealt with as follows:
a. held within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of the Step Two grievance. Within ten fourteen (1014) consecutive workdayscalendar days of the meeting, the Union head of the unit shall submit the grievance provide a decision in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceappropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 7.01 The parties agree that Union may appoint a regular employee from among the time limits members of the bargaining unit, two (2) Stewards for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the Employer as set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General HolidaysAgreement.
7.1.1 In 7.02 The Union shall keep the event Employer notified in writing of the names of the Stewards and the effective date of their appointment.
7.03 It is agreed that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed Stewards shall continue to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced perform their regular work in order to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedmaintain efficiency of operations. However, in writingaccordance with this understanding, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall should it be necessary to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of an employee in presenting a grievance during working hours she hours, Stewards will not leave their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor, provided that such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. It is also understood that a Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss not enter another Department without first obtaining the permission of regular earningsthe Supervisor of such Department and notifying the Supervisor as to the nature of the grievance and the personnel involved. Policy GrievancePrior to returning to work in the Xxxxxxx'x own Department, a Xxxxxxx will report to the Xxxxxxx'x immediate Supervisor.
7.3 Grievances 7.04 For the purpose of the Agreement, a grievance which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope involves interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement shall be referred considered to as be a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the fit matter for grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as followsspecified below. The time limits for the processing of grievances shall be observed strictly by the parties except in the case of mutual agreement to alter the time limits. All written notices referred to in this procedure shall include a statement of the following:
a. Within ten (10a) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit grievance;
(b) the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature part of the grievanceAgreement that is alleged to have been violated;
(c) the redress sought;
(d) the date.
7.05 Grievances properly arising under this Agreement shall be submitted in the following manner and sequence:
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 8.01 An employee who feels they have he/she has a grievance shall notify may present the Union, who, along with grievance in writing to the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Lieutenant/Captain within ten five (105) consecutive working days of the event which led occurrence or discovery of the incident giving rise to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a alleged grievance.
7.6 Failing 8.02 Subject to resolve the Clause 8.03, grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten processed in the following manner: Level I If the employee fails to receive a satisfactory answer within five (105) consecutive workdaysdays of presenting the matter under Clause 8.01, the Union shall submit the he/she may, within five (5) days present his grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services who will give the griever a dated receipt. If the employee fails to receive a satisfactory answer to his grievance within ten (10) days after the filing of the grievance at Level I, he/she may, within a further five (5) days, submit his grievance in writing to a committee consisting of an equal number of representatives of the management and the Association, chaired by a representative of the management. Such a committee shall not exceed four people in total. If the grievance is still not satisfactorily settled by the foregoing procedure or if it is of the type referred to in Clause 8.03, either of the parties to this Agreement may submit the grievance to arbitration in accordance with the procedure set forth hereunder.
8.03 In the case of dismissals and suspension pending dismissal, the grievance may be submitted in the first instance at Level III of Clause 8.02.
8.04 The Association may initiate a copy policy or group grievance by submitting the grievance in writing to the Superintendent and the time periods set forth in Level II of Schools outlining: i. Clause 8.02 shall be applicable.
8.05 The Union and its representatives shall have the nature right to originate a grievance on behalf of an employee, or group of employees, and to seek adjustment with the Employer in the manner provided in the Grievance Procedure. Such a grievance shall commence at Step 2.
8.06 At all levels of the grievance procedure, the replies to grievances will be in writing and dated receipts of grievances will be given.
8.07 A full-time representative of the Association may be called in by the employee(s) at any level of the grievance.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 7.01 The parties agree hereto desire that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it every complaint shall be dealt with as follows:it justly deserves as quickly as possible.
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays7.02 Step 1: Should a grievance arise, the Union employee shall submit along with his/her Xxxxxxx, or in the absence of a Xxxxxxx with a member of the Plant Committee, discuss it with the Supervisor within four (4) working days after the event giving rise to the grievance or within four (4) working days after the employee became aware or ought to have become aware of the event giving rise to the grievance. The Supervisor shall reply by the end of the next working day.
7.03 Step 2: If the reply of the Supervisor to the grievance is not satisfactory to the employee, then he/she may reduce the grievance to writing, sign it with the xxxxxxx, or in the absence of the xxxxxxx with a Committeeperson. The grievance should identify the clause or clauses alleged to have been violated along with a brief explanation of the issue(s) involved. The Committeeperson shall present it to the Operations Manager/Shift Superintendent or his/her designate within three (3) working days from the date that he/she received the reply of the supervisor. The Operations Manager/Shift Superintendent, or his/her designate, will meet with the Committeeperson or designate and render a decision in writing within three (3) working days after the day on which the grievance was presented.
7.04 Step 3: If the reply of the Operations Manager/Shift Superintendent or his/her designate is not satisfactory to the Assistant Union, the grievance may be presented by the Plant Chairperson to Management within four (4) working days from the date of the reply of the Operations Manager/Shift Superintendent - Business Services with or his/her designate. The Plant Committee and Management shall meet within five (5) working days after the grievance has been so presented. Upon request by either party, the Local Union President(s) and/or the National Union Representative(s) may be in attendance. Within four (4) working days after the Step 3 meeting, Management will render a copy decision in writing and submit it to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancePlant Committee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidayssettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.
7.1.1 In ) All written grievances shall contain the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be abandoned.in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
7.1.2 In a) name(s) of the event that grievant or grievants, if applicable;
b) a brief summary of the employer misses a time limit, facts giving rise to the alleged violation;
c) citation of the section or subsections of this Agreement; alleged to have been violated;
d) the date of the alleged violation;
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in accordance with this procedure. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in remains unresolved, the grievance procedure Union may be extended for such time as mutually agreedsubmit it to Step Two. A representative of the appropriate Human Resources Department shall hold a meeting between the head of the unit, in writingthe grievant, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order designated union representative on Employer paid time to provide for an orderly discuss and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it . This meeting shall be dealt with as follows:
a. held within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of the Step Two grievance. Within ten fourteen (1014) consecutive workdayscalendar days of the meeting, the Union head of the unit shall submit the grievance provide a decision in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services grievant and the union representative with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the nature of grievant and the grievancesupervisor. If the grievant remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Three as described below.
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Samples: Union Contract, Labor Contract, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the Section 1. A grievance shall be advanced any disagreement or dispute which arises concerning the application, meaning, or interpretation of this Agreement. The written grievance shall be filed using the procedure in Section 2.
Step 1. Any employee, with notice to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedUnion, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of or the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of on the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of employee's behalf may file a grievance commencing in writing with clause 7.3 below. When his/her immediate supervisor, with a xxxxxxx assists with copy to the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writingAgency Labor Relations Manager, within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to alleged action or the grievance date the employee and shall specify the nature Union knew or should have known of the grievancealleged action; however, appeals of discipline or discharge shall be pursuant to Article 21, Discipline and Discharge. Grievances shall be submitted on the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makeAFSCME Grievance Form. The grievance immediate supervisor shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance respond in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services grievance within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the grievance to the employee, with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. Union and the nature Labor Relations Manager.
Step 2. If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 1, it may be appealed within fourteen (14) calendar days after the supervisor's response was due, to the Health Services Administrator. The Health Services Administrator or his/her designated representative, shall respond in writing to the employee, with copies to the Union and the Labor Relations Manager, within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the grievance.
Step 3. If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 2, it may be appealed within fourteen (14) calendar days after the supervisor's response was due, to the Director. The Director, or his/her designated representative, shall respond in writing to the employee, with copies to the Union and the Labor Relations Manager, within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the grievance.
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 3, it may be appealed within fourteen (14) calendar days after the Step 3 response was due, to the Department of
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 Section 1. The parties agree grievance procedure is a formal mechanism intended to assure that employee grievances arising from misunderstandings that may develop in the time limits set forth in administration of this article shall be mandatoryagreement are promptly heard, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundaysanswered, and General Holidaysappropriate action taken to correct a particular situation.
7.1.1 In Section 2. The term grievance shall mean an allegation by a bargaining unit employee or the event Union that there has been a breach, misinterpretation, or misapplication of the union misses express terms of this agreement. Unsafe or unhealthy working conditions not acted upon in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 may be processed at Step 3 within fifteen (15) days of the written report to the Chief.
Section 3. A grievance, under this procedure, may be brought by any employee or the Union. Where a time limitgroup of employees desires to file a grievance involving a situation affecting each member in the same manner, one member selected by such group or the Union may process the grievance.
Section 4. A grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, barred unless it is presented at Step 2 within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days of the actual event which led giving rise to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing Section 5. All grievances must be processed at the proper step in the progression in order to resolve be considered at the grievance subsequent step.
Section 6. The Labor Council agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of any determination that the Labor Council failed to fairly represent an employee during the discussion with exercise of his rights as provided by the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure contained herein.
Section 7. A grievance shall be submitted in writing and shall contain the following information:
A. aggrieved employee's name;
B. aggrieved employee's classification;
C. name of the employee's immediate supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:;
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, D. date and time of the Union shall submit incident giving rise to the grievance;
E. date and time the grievance in writing was first discussed;
F. a statement as to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature specific articles and sections of the agreement violated; G. a brief statement of the facts involved in the grievance; and
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 20.1 The parties agree that Employer shall recognize the time limits set forth Xxxxxxx selected in this article accordance with Union rules and regulations as the grievance representative of the bargaining unit. The Union shall be mandatory, exclusive notify the Employer in writing of Saturdays, Sundays, the name of the Xxxxxxx and General Holidaysof his/her successor when so named.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance 20.2 It is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, recognized and accepted by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly Union that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties responsibilities of the Union Grievance Committee employees and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall therefore be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance accomplished during working hours she only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The Xxxxxxx involved and a grieving employee shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during working hours, provided, the Xxxxxxx and the employee have notified and received the approval of regular earnings. Policy Grievancetheir supervisor to be absent to process a grievance and that such absence would not be detrimental to the work programs of the Employer.
7.3 Grievances 20.3 The procedure established by this Article shall be the sole and exclusive procedure for the processing of grievances, which are not defined as an alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
20.4 Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
Step 1. Upon the occurrence of an individual nature but are generally applicable alleged violation of this Agreement, the employee involved shall attempt to employees covered resolve the matter on an informal basis with the employee’s supervisor. If the matter is not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction by the scope of this Agreement shall informal discussion it may be reduced to writing and referred to as a policy grievanceStep 2 by the Union. Policy grievances The written grievance shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify set forth the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses facts on which it is based, the alleged section(s) of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated Agreement violated, and the remedy or correction that relief requested. Any alleged violation of the Employer is requested Agreement not reduced to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify writing by the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Union within ten seven (107) consecutive working calendar days of the first occurrence of the event which led giving rise to the grievance in an xxxxxxx or within the use of reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the first occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance, shall be considered waived.
Step 2. Within seven (7) calendar days after receiving the written grievance a designated Employer Supervisor shall meet with the Union Xxxxxxx and attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf grievance. If, as a result of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve this meeting, the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysremains unresolved, the Union Employer shall submit the grievance reply in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceUnion within three (3) calendar days following this meeting.
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Samples: Maintenance Labor Agreement, Maintenance Labor Agreement, Maintenance Labor Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 11.01 Should a dispute arise between the time limits set forth in Board and any Employee(s) regarding the interpretation, meaning, operation, or application of this article Agreement, an xxxxxxx effort shall be mandatory, exclusive made to settle the dispute in the following manner: Employees and their immediate Supervisor with or without a shop xxxxxxx shall make an xxxxxxx effort to resolve any difference prior to commencement of Saturdays, Sundays, the formal grievance process. The employee shall submit their concerns in writing and General Holidaysany discussions shall be without prejudice to the formal grievance process.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy Step 1 All grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty twenty-one (3021) consecutive working days of the incident, citing the Article(s) violated and the solution sought. In the event which led of a grievance originating while an Employee is on an approved leave of absence from work, such grievance shall be lodged within twenty-one (21) working days of the said Employee returning to work.
Step 2 Failing satisfactory settlement in Step 1, the Employee(s) concerned, together with the Xxxxxxx, will submit within five (5) working days, a written statement of the particulars of the complaint and the redress sought to the grievance Superintendent and/or designate and he shall specify the nature render his decision within five (5) working days after receipt of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at .
Step 3 Failing satisfactory settlement being reached in Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance the Employee(s) concerned, together with the Grievance Committee, shall notify submit the matter to the Board of Trustees within five (5) working days after receipt of the Superintendent and/or designate. Upon written request by the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor a hearing shall be granted. The Board of Trustees shall render its decision within ten (10) consecutive working days of following the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemhearing.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Step 4 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdayssatisfactory settlement being reached in Step 3, the Union shall submit may refer the grievance dispute to Arbitration by giving notice in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature Board within five (5) days of the grievancenext regularly scheduled Union meeting or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
11.02 Replies to grievances shall be in writing at all stages.
11.03 Grievances settled satisfactorily within the time allowed shall date from the time of the incident.
11.04 The Board will supply the necessary accommodation for the Grievance Committee.
11.05 The time limits fixed in the Grievance Procedure may be extended by the consent of both Parties.
11.06 For the purpose of this Article and Article 12 - Arbitration Procedure, working days shall be those days that the Board Office is open to serve the public.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that When the time limits set forth in this article dispute cannot be settled by the informal dispute resolution procedure it shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In a grievance. A grievance is a dispute regarding the event that interpretation, application, operation, or alleged violation of this Agreement, or the employer misses dismissal or discipline of an employee covered by this Agreement. Should a time limit, grievance arise between the Employer and an employee covered by this Agreement the grievance shall will be advanced to the next step resolved in the grievance procedure.following manner:
7.1.3 (a) Step 1 - The time limits specified in employee and/or the Union representative shall present the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedelectronically, in writingperson, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led or by fax to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Nurse Manager with a copy to the Labour Relations Officer within twenty-five (25) days after the date of the Supervisor’s response at the informal step as set out in Article 7.01. At the request of either party, the Nurse Manager shall arrange a meeting or teleconference to discuss the grievance. The employee shall have the right to have a xxxxxxx or Union representative present at such a discussion. The Nurse Manager shall give a decision in writing to the employee and the Union within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to after the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemhas been filed.
7.5 The Union shall have (b) Step 2 - If the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysdispute is not settled at Step 1, the grievor and/or the Union representative shall submit the grievance in writing or electronically to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to Senior Manager or designate within ten (10) days of receipt by the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature Union of the Step 1 answer. At the request of either party, the Senior Manager or designate shall arrange a meeting or teleconference with the Union to discuss the grievance. The employee(s) shall have the right to have a xxxxxxx or Union representative present at such a meeting. The Senior
(c) Step 3 - If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 2, the matter may be submitted to Arbitration within sixty (60) days of the date the Union receives the Employer’s response at Step 2.
(d) In determining the time in which any step under the foregoing proceedings is to be taken, Saturdays, Sundays and recognized holidays shall be excluded. The time limits for the initial filing of grievances under Article
(a) are mandatory. Other time limits established in this Article are directory.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 Section A. A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Section B. The EMPLOYER will recognize representatives designated by the UNION as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit, having the duties and responsibilities established by this Article. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the names of such UNION representatives and of their successors when so designated.
Section C. It is recognized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited to the job duties and responsibilities of the employee and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved employee and the UNION representative shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss of pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to the EMPLOYER during normal working hours, provided that the employee and the UNION have notified and received the approval of the designated supervisor who has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work program of the EMPLOYER.
Section D. Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
STEP 1. The UNION xxxxxxx, with or without the employee, shall take up the grievance within twenty-one (21) days of its occurrence or the employee’s knowledge of its occurrence with the employee’s supervisor. The supervisor shall attempt to adjust the matter and shall respond to the xxxxxxx within three (3) working days.
STEP 2. In the event the grievance is not resolved to the satisfaction of the UNION in Step 1, it shall be presented in writing within seven (7) days to the County Highway Engineer who may conduct a new hearing and who shall submit a written decision to the UNION and the employee within ten (10) days thereafter.
STEP 3. In the event no settlement is reached, the grievance shall be presented in writing to the County Administrator. The County Administrator will respond in writing to the UNION within ten (10) days.
STEP 4. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 of the grievance process may be submitted to the Bureau of Mediation Services by mutual agreement. It is recognized by the parties that the intervention of the Bureau of Mediation Services does not preclude either party from proceeding to arbitration. The use of the Bureau of Mediation Services is for a possible mediated resolution only.
STEP 5. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION may, within seven (7) calendar days after the response of the County Administrator, by written notice to the EMPLOYER, request arbitration of the grievance. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by an arbitrator to be selected by mutual agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION. If the parties fail to mutually agree that upon an arbitrator within seven (7) calendar day, either party may request the Bureau of Mediation Services to submit a panel of five (5) arbitrators. Both the EMPLOYER and the UNION shall have the right to strike two (2) names from the panel. The party requesting arbitration shall strike the first name, and the other party shall then strike one name. The process will be repeated, and the remaining person shall be the arbitrator. A hearing on the grievance shall be held promptly by the arbitrator, and a decision shall be rendered by him within thirty (30) days of the date of hearing. All expenses of the cost of the arbitrator shall be duly shared and assessed equally by the parties. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, provided it pays for the record.
Section E. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the provisions of this Agreement. He shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted to him by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make decision on any other issue not so submitted to him. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules or regulations having the force and effect of law. The decision shall be based solely upon the arbitrator’s interpretation or application of the express terms of this Agreement and on the facts of the grievance presented. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the EMPLOYER and the UNION and the employees, to the extent established by the PELPA of 1971, as amended.
Section F. If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth in this article above, it shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses considered waived. If a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced not appealed to the next step in within the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The specified time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles limit or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisoragreed upon extension thereof, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysconsidered settled on the basis of the EMPLOYER’S last answer. If the EMPLOYER does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the Union shall submit UNION may elect to treat the grievance in writing as denied at that step and immediately appeal the grievance to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature next step. The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual written agreement of the grievanceEMPLOYER and the UNION.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 13.01 The parties agree that discussions should occur between employees, Union representatives and Employer representatives when problems or differences arise in an attempt to resolve problems or differences. This grievance procedure is not intended to preclude any discussions between employees, Union representatives and Employer representatives. Where discussions on problems or differences occur, the time limits in Step 1 will be extended by the appropriate number of days.
13.02 If any difference concerning the interpretation, application, operation or any alleged violation of the Agreement arises between the Employer and the Union, or between an employee(s) and the Employer, it shall be processed according to the following grievance procedure. Nothing in this provision deprives employee(s) of any rights or remedies to which they are entitled in any legislation. Grievances involving the interpretation, application, operation or any alleged violation of the Agreement must have the approval and support of the Alliance.
13.03 The time limits set out in the grievance procedure are mandatory and not directory. In calculating time limits, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be excluded. If the time limits set forth out in this article shall be mandatorySteps 1, exclusive 2, or 3 of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may are not complied with, then the grievance will be extended for such time considered as being abandoned, unless the parties have mutually agreed, in writing, to extend the time limits.
13.04 If the Employer fails to meet a time limit, the Union, at its option, may either advance the grievance to the next step or await the Employer’s response, in which case no time limit shall run against the Union until it has received the Employer’s response.
13.05 Employee(s) shall have the right to be represented at any step of the grievance procedure. The employee(s) and the Union representatives shall be given leave with pay to attend such meetings. When an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order Alliance in relation to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as and a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days representative of the event which led Alliance wishes to discuss the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievancewith that employee, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated employee and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makerepresentative will be given reasonable leave with pay for this purpose. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have be given full opportunity to present evidence and make representations throughout the grievance procedure.
13.06 The employee(s) shall be advised of their right to originate grievances on behalf of have a union representative present at any employee who feels that she has a grievancedisciplinary meeting held with bargaining unit employee(s).
7.6 Failing to resolve 13.07 The Employer shall designate a representative at each level of the grievance during procedure and shall inform the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance union in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature on an annual basis, or as required, of the grievancename and title of the person designated at each level.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 8.01 Differences or disputes arising between the time limits set forth in this article Region and the employee shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundaysconsidered as grievances and shall be dealt with in the following manner, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance all grievances shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, submitted and answered in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify state the Article(s) in dispute, the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated affected employee(s) and the remedy or correction sought. While it is agreed by the parties that grievances should be settled as early as possible in the Employer is requested grievance procedure, the parties also recognize the importance of discussing issues before the need for a grievance arises.
Step 1: An employee having a grievance shall present it to makehis Xxxxxxx in writing. If the Union Xxxxxxx considers the grievance to be justified, they shall jointly take the matter up within five (5) business days of the event giving rise to the grievance to the appropriate representative of management, who shall have five (5) business days in which to render a decision. Failing a satisfactory settlement, the second Step of the grievance procedure shall be invoked within five (5) business days of the management's answer at Step 1.
Step 2: The grievance shall commence be submitted to the Department Head or his/her designate who shall meet with the grievor and who shall render a decision within five (5) business days. The grievor may be accompanied and represented at this Step by the Grievance Committee. Failing a satisfactory settlement, the third Step of the grievance procedure shall be invoked within five (5) business days of the management's answer at Step 2, Clause 7.6.
7.4 An employee who feels they have a Step 3: (i) The grievance shall notify be submitted to the UnionCommissioner of Corporate Services, who, along who will meet with the employee, will discuss it with grievor and the employee’s supervisor Grievance Committee within ten (10) consecutive working business days of the event which led to date of request for such meeting. The decision shall be given within seven (7) business days from the date of such meeting. Where the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve significant impact on the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with membership as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysa whole, the Union shall submit union may request that the grievance in writing to matter be heard directly by the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent Commissioner of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceCorporate Services.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 11.1 A grievance shall be defined as a dispute between the Employer and the Association as to the meaning, application, or interpretation of the specific provisions of this Agreement. Such grievance shall state which section(s) of the contract is alleged to have been violated and how it affects the member(s) of the Association who feel aggrieved.
11.2 A matter involving several employees and the same question may be submitted by the Association as a single, class-action grievance.
11.3 The parties agree that Employer and the Association may have legal counsel present at Step 4 or any subsequent step of this procedure, provided forty-eight (48) hours notice is given.
11.4 An on-duty grievant(s) in a grievance may attend the grievance meeting without loss of pay or benefits.
11.5 An agreement reached at any step in the grievance procedure between the Employer and the Association, including a xxxxxxx or alternate xxxxxxx, shall be final and binding on the Employer, the Association, and the employees and cannot be changed by an individual.
11.6 Grievances shall be processed from one (1) step to the next within the time limit prescribed in each of the steps. If the Association or employee fails to act within the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive any step of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limitGrievance Procedure, the grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer’s last answer. Any grievance not answered by the Employer within the time limits established in the Grievance Procedure may be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Association by written appeal within the proper time limit after the Employer’s answer was due. The Employer and the UnionAssociation may extend the time limits established in the Grievance Procedure by executing a written extension.
7.2 In order to provide for 11.7 It is encouraged that any dispute be resolved as soon as possible in an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsinformal manner. The role of employee shall first discuss the xxxxxxx matter with his/her immediate supervisor. If the matter is not resolved, it shall be reduced to assist writing by the employee and submitted as a grievance.
11.8 A written grievance shall be signed by the grievant(s) and submitted to the Fire Chief with a copy directed to the preparation and presentation Human Resources Director. In the case of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to submitted as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the Class Action grievance, the articles grievance shall be signed by the xxxxxxx or clauses of alternate xxxxxxx submitting the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makegrievance. The grievance shall commence at Step 2contain a specific statement of facts as to its cause, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a the section of the contract which the grievant(s) believes was violated, and the remedy sought. Any grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor not submitted within ten fourteen (1014) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it its occurrence shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceautomatically closed.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 PREAMBLE: It is the desire of the parties to this Agreement that grievances be settled promptly. An employee who feels s/he has a grievance should first attempt to adjust it with a Supervisor. The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall employee may be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysaccompanied by a Union representative.
7.1.1 In 13.01 For the event that the union misses a time limitpurpose of this Collective Agreement, the word grievance means all differences concerning the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement.
13.02 Grievances under this Article may be initiated by any employee, or group of employees, who consider themselves aggrieved, or by the Union, provided such grievance is deemed filed within a period of sixty (60) days after the grievor would reasonably have knowledge of such grievance.
13.03 Grievances of a general or policy nature may be initiated by the Union at the appropriate higher level of this procedure depending on the nature and scope of such grievance.
13.04 Where no satisfactory settlement is obtained through the discussion with a supervisor, a grievance may be initiated by the Union in writing at Step I and subsequently appealed through the next steps if no satisfactory settlement is obtained. The grievance steps are:
13.04.01 Upon mutual consent by the Union and the Company, Step II grievances may proceed by way of a mediation process, with the cost to be abandonedshared by the Union and the Company equally. The Union and the Company may agree to empower the mediator to arbitrate the matter.
7.1.2 In 13.05 Where the event that the employer misses a time limitprocedures outlined in Article 13.04 have been exhausted, the grievance shall be advanced to Union may, except for those matters, which have been resolved through mediation/arbitration as outlined in 13.04.01, initiate the next step arbitration procedure in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling accordance with Article 15 within ninety (90) calendar days of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties receipt of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation final Company decision of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she provided for in Article 13.01.
13.06 The following time limits shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievanceapply to all steps specified in Article 13.04:
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement 13.06.01 A hearing shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, held within thirty (30) consecutive working days of receipt by the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature Company of the grievance, the articles or clauses written notice of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it 13.06.02 All decisions shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten rendered within fifteen (1015) consecutive workdays, days of the Union hearing and shall submit the grievance be communicated in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services parties concerned including the Union: The grievor(s), the relevant Local President(s) and the Component President.
13.06.03 Failing a decision at step II of the grievance procedure within the time limits provided for under article 13.06.02, the grievance will be deemed to have succeeded without prejudice or precedent value.
13.06.04 Appeals must be lodged in writing within fifteen (15) days of receipt of any decision.
13.06.05 All appeals lodged in accordance with a copy Article 13.06.04 which have not been submitted for disposition under Step II of the grievance procedure within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the time limits provided for under Article 13.06.04 shall be considered null and void.
13.06.06 Time limits will be exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays and may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.
13.06.07 Any decision not appealed within the relevant time limits shall be final and binding on the parties concerned.
13.07 All employee witnesses called by the Union shall be granted time off subject to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature requirements of the service and shall be provided with space available transportation to and from the hearing.
13.08 Upon request, either party shall provide the other party with copies of all documents relative to the grievance.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatorysettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.) All written grievances shall contain the following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
a) name(s) of the grievant or grievants, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysif applicable.
7.1.1 In b) a brief summary of the event that facts giving rise to the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandonedalleged violation.
7.1.2 In c) citation of the event that section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated.
d) the employer misses a time limit, date of the alleged violation.
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in accordance with this procedure. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in remains unresolved, the grievance procedure Union may be extended for such time as mutually agreedsubmit it to Step Two. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the Xxxx or equivalent administrative officer shall provide a decision, in writing, to the grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. An issue not raised by the Employer Union in the Step Three grievance shall not proceed to arbitration unless mutually agreed between the parties. The Union will make a good faith effort to reduce the ninety (90) calendar day time limit whenever possible and particularly in cases involving a continuing back pay liability. Within ten (10) calendar days from the Union's request for arbitration the Union and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for University shall select an orderly arbitrator from an agreed upon list of arbitrators. The University and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsmay mutually agree to an arbitrator outside their agreed upon list. The role If the parties are unable to agree on a list of arbitrators, then the xxxxxxx parties shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedselect, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led Union's request for arbitration, an arbitrator from a panel provided by the Bureau of Mediation Services or the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall have ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the list to select an arbitrator in the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 following manner: The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve strike one name from the grievance during list, the discussion with University shall then strike one name, and the employee's supervisor, it process will be repeated and the remaining person shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within the arbitrator. The parties shall have ten (10) consecutive workdays, calendar days following the Union shall submit selection of the grievance in writing arbitrator to jointly notify the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services arbitrator of the parties’ selection with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancerequest for available hearing dates. The parties agree that arbitration hearings involving possible monetary liabilities shall be given first priority in scheduling.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 7:01 Employees of the time limits set forth in this article Company who are members of the Union shall be mandatory, exclusive selected by the Union as Shop Xxxxxxx. The Union shall advise the Company of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that name of the union misses a time limit, Stewards. The Xxxxxxx shall assist the aggrieved employee(s) if requested to do so by the employee(s) concerned when the grievance is deemed processed to Management. The Grievor(s) and Xxxxxxx, if required, will request time from the Supervisor, or his/her delegate as the case may be, to present the grievance. The Supervisor, or his/her delegate, will provide the time required to process the grievance within four (4) calendar days. The grievance must be abandoned.
7.1.2 In signed by the event that grievor(s) and Step One – The employee, along with his/her Xxxxxxx if he/she so desires, shall submit a grievance in writing and shall meet with the employer misses Supervisor, or his/her delegate, to discuss the grievance. The Supervisor, or his/her delegate, will render a time limitdecision in writing within seven (7) calendar days following the meeting to the Xxxxxxx, the grievance shall be advanced to Unit Chairperson, and the next step in Gas Unit President. Step Two – If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of is not resolved at “Step One” then the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, may request in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within further ten (10) consecutive working calendar days, a meeting with Company Management. The Company will arrange to meet with the Union within fourteen (14) calendar days of the event which led Union appealing a grievance to Step 2 of the process.
7:02 A grievance shall be deemed waived unless the matter is processed by the Union to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt Company within twenty (20) calendar days from the date the misunderstanding arises, as long as the employee or Union had a reasonable opportunity to resolve learn of the probleminfraction.
7.5 (a) The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf initiate a group grievance (that is a grievance involving a group of employees as a result of similar circumstances) or a policy grievance (that is a grievance of a general nature with no individual remedy) by submitting and processing it in accordance with “Step Two” in Section 7:01 of this Article.
(b) The Company shall have the right to initiate a grievance(s) relating to any difference in interpretation, application or administration of the Agreement, including any question whether a matter is arbitrable, or where an allegation is raised that the Agreement has been violated, under “Step Two” preceding.
7:04 In the event of a claim by an employee who feels that he/she has been unjustly discharged, the claim in the form of a grievancegrievance may be processed at “Step Two” of the grievance procedure within seven (7) calendar days from the date that the discharge took place. The grievance may be settled by the parties to the Collective Agreement or failing to do so by the Arbitration Board or Sole Arbitrator by (a) confirming the Management’s decision of discharging the employee; or (b) reinstating the employee with full compensation for the lost time; or (c) any other arrangement which is agreed to by the conferring parties or by the Board of Arbitration or Sole Arbitrator. Despite the foregoing in this Section 7:04, any compensation which may be decided on shall not exceed the employee’s normal basic rate of pay for any time lost.
7.6 Failing 7:05 Should the Union fail to resolve carry on a grievance within the time limits set out in this Article, or agreed upon, then the grievance shall be deemed to be abandoned. Should the Company fail to answer a
7:06 Members of the Grievance Committee will not lose pay for time spent during regularly scheduled working hours attending scheduled meetings with Management Representatives except for time spent on Arbitration.
7:07 A Shop Xxxxxxx involved in processing a grievance or wishing to discuss matters involving the Collective Agreement must first obtain permission from his/her Supervisor, or his/her Delegate, before leaving work. The Supervisor or Delegate will endeavour as promptly as possible to provide a reasonable time period in order that the Shop Xxxxxxx may perform such functions. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall not suffer a loss of pay for the time so spent during the discussion with regular working hours.
7:08 Where a grievance is not settled under the employee's supervisorpreceding Sections of this Article, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysincluding the question of whether or not a matter is arbitrable, or where an allegation is made that this Collective Agreement has been violated, either of the Union shall parties may notify the other party in writing of its desire to submit the grievance or allegation to arbitration within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of Management’s answer at “Step Two”.
7:09 Where a difference arises between the parties relating to the interpretation, application or administration of this Collective Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable, or where an allegation is made that this Collective Agreement has been violated, either of the parties may, after exhausting any grievance procedure established by this Collective Agreement, notify the other party in writing of its desire to submit the difference or allegation to arbitration. The notice shall contain the name of the first party’s appointee to an Arbitration Board; a list of at least three (3) names, any one of which is acceptable to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with first party
7:10 If the application of Section 7:09 results in a copy desire to constitute an Arbitration Board, the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature two (2) appointees so selected shall within five (5) days of the appointment of the second of them, appoint a third person who shall be Chairman. If the recipient of the notice fails to respond within the time limit, or if the two (2) appointees fail to agree upon a Chairman within the time limit or if the parties fail to agree on a Sole Arbitrator within the time limit, then the appointment of a Chairman or Sole Arbitrator shall be made by the Minister of Labour upon the request of either party. The Arbitration Board or Sole Arbitrator shall hear and determine the difference or allegation and shall issue a decision which shall be final and binding upon the parties and upon any employee affected by it. In the case of a Board, the decision of the majority shall be the decision of the Arbitration Board, but if there is no majority, the decision of the Chairman shall govern.
7:11 No person may be appointed as an Arbitrator who has been involved in an attempt to negotiate or settle the grievance. Each of the parties hereto will bear the expense of its appointee to an Arbitration Board and the parties will jointly bear the expenses, if any, of the Chairman of the Arbitration Board or Sole Arbitrator. The proceedings of the Arbitration Board or Sole Arbitrator will be expedited by the parties
7:12 The Arbitration Board or Sole Arbitrator is not authorized, nor is there any jurisdiction to alter, amend, change, add to or modify any part or provision of this Collective Labour Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 8.01 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article Union Bargaining Committee shall consist of three members. The composition of said committee shall be mandatory, exclusive as follows: The President and Vice-President of Saturdays, Sundays, the Local Union and General Holidaysone other Executive Board Member.
7.1.1 In 8.02 The Union shall be permitted to appoint Stewards to a maximum number of one
(1) for each twenty (20) employees in the event that Bargaining Unit. Adjustments to the union misses number of Stewards may be made once each three (3) months based on the number of employees appearing on the most recent seniority list. The Union must provide the Company with a time limit, complete list of appointed Stewards detailing the grievance area(s) each is deemed responsible to be abandonedrepresent and must keep the list up to date at all times.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses 8.03 Any employee with a time limit, the grievance or a union representative with a policy grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with his/her supervisor or appropriate management representative and give the employee’s supervisor supervisor/management representative twenty-four (24) hours (the 24 hours shall be extended to a maximum of 48 hours if requested by the supervisor), in which to adjust or reject the grievance. The employee or union representative shall do this within ten (10) consecutive working days of after the event which led alleged circumstances were known or ought to have been known. If the employee or union representative is not satisfied with the answer or he/she wishes to take the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve through the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisorprocedure, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Step 1 The employee's Xxxxxxx or in his/her absence an alternate Xxxxxxx will first discuss the matter with the employee's supervisor and will give the supervisor 48 hours in which to adjust or reject the grievance. If the Xxxxxxx feels that the employee's presence is necessary to the resolution of the grievance, the employee may be present at this meeting.
Step 2 Failing settlement at Step 1 then within five (5) working days from the Step 1 answer the grievance shall be reduced to writing, signed by the employee and Xxxxxxx, dated and presented by the President to the Warehouse Manager. The written grievance should state the relief desired in settlement of the grievance. (It is understood that the granting by the Company of the relief requested in the grievance, shall resolve the grievance.) The Warehouse Manager shall hold a meeting within five (5) working days of receiving the grievance, with the President, Vice President and Divisional Chairperson, where the grievance will be reviewed. Within five (5) working days of such meeting, the Warehouse Manager will provide the President with a written answer to the grievance. It is understood that at Step 2, the Company may bring in persons necessary to assist in settlement of the grievance and the Union may bring in appropriate Local and International Union officials who are necessary to settle the grievance. It is further understood that the time limits referred to herein exclude Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Extension of these time limits may be granted upon written request by either party.
Step 3 Either party may, within thirty (30) full working days of the date of the Company's Step 2 answer, request that any difference as hereinbefore provided be submitted to arbitration, it shall make such request in writing addressed to the other party to this Agreement, and at the same time nominate an arbitrator. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, full working days thereafter the other party shall nominate an arbitrator and notify the other party. The Company and the Union shall submit the grievance in writing attempt to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with select by agreement a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature chairperson of the arbitration board. If they are unable to agree on such a chairperson within a further period of three working days they will draw a name from the agreed upon list of arbitrators. The list will be kept current by an annual review by the parties. The parties may, by mutual agreement on a case by case basis, use a single arbitrator in lieu of the three person board provided herein.
8.04 No person shall be appointed as an arbitrator who has been involved in an attempt to negotiate or settle the grievance.
8.05 The arbitration board or single arbitrator shall not have jurisdiction to amend or add to any of the provisions of this Agreement, or to substitute any new provisions in lieu thereof, nor to give any decision inconsistent with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. No matter may be submitted to arbitration which has not been properly carried through all previous steps of the Grievance Procedure.
8.06 The proceedings of the arbitration board or single arbitrator will be expedited by the parties hereto, and the decision of the majority of such board or of the single arbitrator will be final and binding upon the parties thereto.
8.07 Each of the parties hereto will bear the expenses of the arbitrator appointed by it and the parties will jointly bear the expenses of the chairperson of the arbitration board.
8.08 Any and all time limits under this agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing.
8.09 In disciplinary cases, either party has the right to request the presence of the aggrieved employee at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure.
8.10 If a seniority employee is discharged or suspended and he/she feels that he/she has been unjustly dealt with, he/she shall within five working days notify the Company and the Union in writing. It shall then constitute a grievance and shall be dealt with under the Grievance Procedure, starting at Step 2. If, subsequently, it is settled in favour of the employee, he/she shall be reinstated in his/her former position and shall be compensated for all time lost less pay for any penalty time decided upon, and less any pay he/she has received during the time he/she was off. Employees discharged or suspended shall have the privilege of discussing their position with the Xxxxxxx before leaving the facility. In the event that an employee is "suspended pending investigation" the Company will waive the five
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 A. In a mutual effort to provide harmonious working relationships between the parties to this Agreement, it is agreed to and understood by both parties that the following shall be the sole procedure for the resolution of grievances arising between the parties as to the interpretation of and application of the provisions of this Agreement.
B. A "grievance" shall be defined as any dispute arising concerning the application or interpretation of this Agreement (including the rules referenced in Article 4). A class grievance (general grievance) shall be defined as any dispute which concerns two or more employees within the Bargaining Unit. Class grievances shall be filed at Step 2 of the grievance process below within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence or knowledge giving rise to the alleged grievance.
C. Grievances shall be processed in accordance with the following procedure:
STEP 1: In the event that an employee believes there is a basis for a grievance the aggrieved employee shall first discuss the alleged grievance with his/her immediate supervisor within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence or knowledge giving rise to the alleged grievance.
STEP 2: If, as a result of the informal discussion with the immediate supervisor, an alleged grievance still exists, the aggrieved employee and/or the Association may file a formal grievance on the form set forth in Appendix "B" signed by the aggrieved employee and/or a representative of the Association containing all known facts supporting the alleged grievance and specifying which part of this Agreement is alleged to be violated with his/her Division Director within seven (7) calendar days after the immediate supervisor's response is received or is due. The Division Director shall respond in writing to the employee with a copy to the Association within seven (7) calendar days.
STEP 3: If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved in Step 2, the aggrieved employee and/or the Association may appeal the grievance by submitting a copy of the grievance on the grievance form contained in Appendix "B" to the appropriate Department Director within seven (7) calendar days after the Division Director's response is received or is due. The Department Director shall respond in writing to the employee with a copy to the Association within seven (7) calendar days.
STEP 4: If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved in Step 3, the aggrieved employee and/or the Association may appeal the grievance by submitting a copy of the grievance on the grievance form contained in Appendix "B" to the County Administrator or designee within seven (7) calendar days after the Department Director's response is received or is due. The County Administrator or designee shall respond in writing to the employee with a copy to the Association within fourteen (14) calendar days.
D. At any step in the grievance procedure, the individual charged with responding to the grievance, may elect to conduct a meeting to gather more information prior to responding to the grievance. Employees may have a representative present, if requested by the employee, at any step of the Grievance Procedure. An Association representative may be present at a meeting scheduled with a grievant to resolve a grievance.
E. The time limits provided in this Article shall be strictly observed, unless extended by written agreement of the parties. Failure by the employee or the Association to observe the time limits for submission of a grievance at any step will automatically result in the grievance being considered abandoned. Failure by the County to respond to a grievance within the prescribed time limits will allow the aggrieved employee to advance the grievance to the next step.
F. All responses required in Steps 2, 3, and 4 above shall be directed to the aggrieved employee with a copy furnished to the Association. In class grievances, the response will be directed to the Association.
G. Adjustment of any grievance as described herein shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
H. The parties agree that the time limits set forth settlement of any grievance by the parties prior to the rendition of a decision by an arbitrator shall not constitute an admission that the contract has been violated nor shall such settlement constitute a precedent for the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Agreement.
I. Nothing in this article Article shall require the Association to process grievances for employees who are not members of the Association.
J. The County's Civil Service grievance procedure shall not be mandatoryavailable to unit members for processing grievances arising under this Agreement. Further, exclusive grievances may be filed concerning subjects which apply to and only to the extent they apply to members of Saturdaysthe Bargaining Unit.
X. A grieving employee may not partially accept and partially reject a disposition of his/her grievance. The employee must either accept or reject the disposition of his/her grievance, Sundaysin its entirety. Thus, for example, if an employee grieves a termination, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In is ordered reinstated without back pay at one of the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in steps of the grievance procedure, he/she may not accept the reinstatement and continue to grieve the loss of back pay, his/her only choices would be to accept the disposition of his/her grievance, or remain discharged and pursue the grievance further.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for L. Employees serving an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union initial probationary period shall have the no right to originate grievances on behalf utilize this grievance/arbitration procedure for any matter concerning discharge or other discipline. Employees who have completed an initial probationary period and are serving a promotional probationary period shall have no right to utilize this grievance/arbitration procedure for any matter concerning the rejection of any employee who feels that she has a grievancetheir promotional probationary period.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Labor Contract, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 Section 1. A grievance within the meaning of this Agreement is any violation of the express terms of this Agreement or a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of any of the specific provisions of this Agreement. The parties agree following outline of procedure is written as for a grievance of the Union against the University, but it is understood that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive steps are similar for a grievance of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysthe University against the Union.
7.1.1 In Section 2. Every effort will be made to settle grievances at the event that lowest possible level of supervision with the union misses a time limit, understanding grievances may be filed with the next level if the grievance is deemed to be abandonedagainst the Manager, Printing Services.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, Section 3. Grievances processed through Step 2 of the grievance procedure shall be advanced heard during normal University working hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. unless stipulated otherwise by the next step parties. Employees involved in such grievance meetings during their normal University working hours shall be allowed to do so without suffering a loss in pay. The shop xxxxxxx and/or Business Representative and the grievant may attend the grievance proceduremeeting.
7.1.3 The Section 4. Any time limits specified stipulated in the grievance procedure may be extended for such stated periods of time as mutually agreed, by the parties by mutual agreement in writing, .
Section 5. A grievance in the interest of a majority of the employees in the bargaining unit shall be reduced to writing by the Employer Union and may be introduced at Step 2 by the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly shop xxxxxxx and/or a Union official and speedy process for be processed within the settling of grievances, time limits set forth herein. If the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx grievance is initially submitted at Step 2 it shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, submitted within thirty fifteen (3015) consecutive working days of the event which led alleged contract violation.
Section 6. A grievance shall be processed in accordance with the following procedure:
Step 1. A grievance shall be identified as such and may be presented by the aggrieved employee and/or the shop xxxxxxx to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievanceManager, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Printing Services within ten (10) consecutive working days from the time the complaint arose or should have reasonably been known to exist. The parties agree to make every effort to settle the grievance at this stage promptly. The Manager, Printing Services shall answer the grievance within ten (10) working days after presentation of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve Step 2. If the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisoris not resolved as provided in Step 1, it shall be dealt reduced to written form citing the section(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated, the nature of the alleged violation and the remedy sought. The written grievance shall then be forwarded to the Director within ten (10) working days after the Step 1 answer. The Director or designee shall convene a meeting within ten (10) working days after receipt of the grievance. The meeting shall include the aggrieved employee, shop xxxxxxx and/or Business Representative, together with as follows:the Director or designee and the Manager, Printing Services.
a. Step 3. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworking days of the Union's receipt of the University's Step 2 response or the expiration of the University's timeframe for responding at Step 2, the Union shall either party may submit the grievance in writing to binding arbitration. If the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with parties are unable to mutually agree upon an arbitrator, they shall select one from a copy list of eleven (11) names provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (F.M.C.S.). The parties will make a good faith effort to select an arbitrator within twenty (20) working days after receiving the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancelist from F.M.C.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 8.01 The parties agree to this Agreement are agreed that it is of the time limits set forth in utmost importance to adjust complaints and grievances as quickly as possible.
8.02 When a written grievance is filed, the aggrieved employee, with his/her xxxxxxx, shall discuss his/her grievance with his/her immediate xxxxxxx as soon as possible, and permit management a reasonable opportunity to rectify the situation.
8.03 Grievances properly arising under this article Agreement shall be mandatoryadjusted and settled as follows:
Step 1: The grievance shall be submitted in writing to the grievor’s immediate xxxxxxx within fifteen (15) days of its occurrence giving rise to the grievance. The xxxxxxx shall acknowledge receipt of the grievance and give his/her answer in writing within three (3) working days after receipt of the grievance. If a satisfactory settlement of the grievance is not obtained, exclusive the grievance may be submitted to Step 2 of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysthe grievance procedure within five (5) consecutive working days after the date on which the xxxxxxx gives his/her written decision.
7.1.1 Step 2: A grievance submitted to this step shall be the subject of a meeting between the General Xxxxxxx and the Union Xxxxxxx and grievor. This meeting shall be held at the earliest convenience of all concerned but in any event, not more than three (3) working days after receipt of the grievance by the General Xxxxxxx. In the event that extra time is required by either party, it will be granted if the union misses request is reasonable. The General Xxxxxxx shall answer the grievance in writing within three (3) working days after the Step 2 meeting. The grievance may be appealed to Step 3 of the grievance procedure within seven (7) working days of the Step 2 meeting.
Step 3: A grievance submitted to this step shall be the subject of a time limitmeeting between senior management and the grievance committee. Either party may request the attendance of the national representative of the Union. The decision of the meeting will be communicated to the grievor in writing within three (3) consecutive normal working days after the meeting has taken place.
8.04 If final settlement of the grievance is not completed within seven (7) working days of the Step 3 meeting, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such referred in writing by either party to Arbitration as provided in Article IX at any time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days after the Step 3 meeting.
8.05 If any group of employees has a grievance arising out of any alleged violation or misinterpretation of the event Agreement which led to affects them as a group, the affected employees may process the grievance and through the grievance procedure in like manner as an individual grievance. On the grievance being reduced in writing, the grievance shall specify bear the nature signatures of all the employees of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemgroup concerned.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 Section 8.1. The Union and Employer are in agreement to develop a Labor/Management Committee to further enhance communication between the parties. Specific training through SERB may continue to be sought to develop/sustain this committee. It is the intent of the parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article Labor/Management Committee will meet at least quarterly. The Labor/Management Committee shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step have no formal role in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in process. However, should a difference arise between the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by Union and/or its members and the Employer and during the Union.
7.2 In order life of this agreement as to provide for the applicability or interpretation of this agreement, rights or obligations under any of its provisions, or the disciplining of any regular employee covered by this agreement, an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx effort shall be made to assist with settle such difference immediately, as follows: An informal meeting will be held between the preparation employee and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, immediate supervisor/coordinator within thirty three (303) consecutive working days of the event which led event. The only exception to holding the grievance and informal meeting shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses be issues pursuant to Section 7.8 of the collective bargaining agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make(CBA). The grievance shall commence at Step 2employee has the option to have his/her xxxxxxx present during this informal meeting. In the event this informal meeting fails to successfully resolve the difference, Clause 7.6
7.4 An an employee who feels they have has the right to file a grievance in the following manner:
Step 1. The aggrieved regular employee shall notify within seven (7) working days of the Unioninformal meeting, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor or within ten (10) consecutive working days following an event defined in Section 7.8, reduce the grievance to writing, deliver one (1) copy of the event grievance to the immediate supervisor/coordinator and three (3) copies to the xxxxxxx, on of which led is to be forwarded by the xxxxxxx to the business agent of the Union. The immediate supervisor/coordinator may request a meeting to discuss the grievance between the parties, and the Senior Supervisor/Department Head may be present at such meeting. The employee has the option of having a Union representative present at any such meeting. The Employer shall answer the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within writing within ten (10) consecutive workdays, working days of its receipt and provide two (2) copies of the Union shall submit the grievance in writing answer to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancexxxxxxx.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 6.01 A grievance is a difference between the time limits set forth in this article Employer and the Union or an Employee as to the interpretation, application, operation or contravention of the Collective Agreement. A grievance shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In state the event that the union misses a time limit, facts upon which the grievance is deemed to be abandonedbased, the particular Clause or Clauses of the Collective Agreement that are the subject of the grievance and the remedy requested.
7.1.2 In 6.02 A new probationary Employee shall not have the event right to grieve their termination of employment during their probationary period.
6.03 It is recognized that it is in the employer misses a time limit, the interests of both parties to seek an early resolution to differences as defined in Clause
6.04 No grievance shall be advanced considered by either party where circumstances giving rise to such grievance should reasonably have been known more than ten (10) working days prior to the next step in first filing of the grievance proceduregrievance. For the submission of grievances as provided herein, “working days” shall be considered as the days on which the Library Administration Offices are open to the public for the transaction of regular business.
7.1.3 6.05 All communications from the Employer relating to grievances or arbitrations shall be directed to the President of the Local or designate with copies to the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx.
6.06 A policy grievance involving more than three (3) Employees or of general application or interpretation of this Agreement may be instituted by the Union starting at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure outlined in Clause 6.09 (a).
6.07 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure Grievance Procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, only by mutual agreement in writing, by writing between the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order , providing that such extension of any Step shall not be a waiver of the time limits for any subsequent Step. Where the party advancing the grievance fails to provide for meet the time limit in any Step, without an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancesagreed extension, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx grievance shall be deemed to assist with have been abandoned. Where the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led party responding to the grievance and shall specify fails to meet the nature time limit at any Step of the grievanceGrievance Procedure, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to grievance may be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led advanced to the grievance next Step in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemaccordance with this Agreement.
7.5 6.08 The Union aggrieved Employee shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf attend without loss of any employee who feels that she has a grievancepay or benefits, all meetings held with the Employer under the Grievance Procedure excepting arbitration.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it 6.09 Grievances arising under this Agreement shall be dealt with adjusted as follows:
a. Within ten (10a) consecutive workdaysGrievances filed by the Union and/or an Employee:
Step 1: The aggrieved person or their representative, shall, at a meeting with the appropriate Manager or Manager’s designate transmit in writing full particulars of their grievance. At such meeting, the Union shall submit Employee may have the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with presented by a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature designated Officer of the grievanceUnion, or the Union representative, or by the Employee personally.
Step 2: If the alleged grievance is not settled by the Manager or Manager’s designate within seven
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatorysettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.) All written grievances shall contain the following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
a) name(s) of the grievant or grievants, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysif applicable.
7.1.1 In b) a brief summary of the event that facts giving rise to the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandonedalleged violation.
7.1.2 In c) citation of the event that section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated.
d) the employer misses a time limit, date of the alleged violation.
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in accordance with this procedure. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Two. was due. A representative of the appropriate Human Resources Department shall hold a meeting between a Xxxx or equivalent administrative officer at the next management level, the grievant, and the designated Union representative to discuss and attempt to resolve the grievance. This meeting shall be held within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of the Step Three grievance. The time limits specified in Union or the grievance procedure University may also request additional relevant information from employees other than the Grievant. However, these employees may not be extended for such time as mutually agreedrequired to present information. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the Xxxx or equivalent administrative officer shall provide a decision, in writing, to the grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. An issue not raised by the Employer Union in the Step Three grievance shall not proceed to arbitration unless mutually agreed between the parties. The Union will make a good faith effort to reduce the ninety (90) calendar day time limit whenever possible and particularly in cases involving a continuing back pay liability. Within ten (10) calendar days from the Union's request for arbitration the Union and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for University shall select an orderly arbitrator from an agreed upon list of arbitrators. The University and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsmay mutually agree to an arbitrator outside their agreed upon list. The role If the parties are unable to agree on a list of arbitrators, then the xxxxxxx parties shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedselect, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led Union's request for arbitration, an arbitrator from a panel provided by the Bureau of Mediation Services or the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall have ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the list to select an arbitrator in the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 following manner: The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve strike one name from the grievance during list, the discussion with University shall then strike one name, and the employee's supervisor, it process will be repeated and the remaining person shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within the arbitrator. The parties shall have ten (10) consecutive workdays, calendar days following the Union shall submit selection of the grievance in writing arbitrator to jointly notify the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services arbitrator of the parties’ selection with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancerequest for available hearing dates. The parties agree that arbitration hearings involving possible monetary liabilities shall be given first priority in scheduling.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 6.1 For purposes of this Agreement, any dispute between the City and the Union or between the City and any employee concerning the interpretation, application, claim of breach or violation of the express terms of this Agreement shall be deemed a contract grievance.
6.2 A contract grievance in the interest of a majority of the employees in the bargaining unit shall be reduced to writing by the Union and may be introduced at Step 3 of the contract grievance procedure and be processed within the time limits set forth in herein. Removal of an employee from a list on which the employee has provisional placement pursuant to Section 15.15 of Article 15 shall not be a proper subject for this article grievance procedure. Removal for a newly hired employee under the terms of that provision shall be mandatory, exclusive deemed a termination of Saturdays, Sundays, employment and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses shall also not be a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the subject for this grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in 6.3 Because it is mutually beneficial to resolve disputes at the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedlowest possible level, in writing, by thereby avoiding the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling filing of grievances, employees and their shop stewards are encouraged to discuss issues with an immediate supervisor in a timely manner prior to filing a grievance hereunder, but in no event does this informal discussion extend the Employer acknowledges time limits for filing a grievance set forth in Section 6.4, Step 1.
6.4 A contract grievance shall be processed in accordance with the rights and duties of following procedure:
6.4.1 Step 1: A contract grievance shall be presented in writing by the Union Grievance Committee Representative to the Guest Services Manager or designee and Stewards. The role of or the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, Seattle Center Director’s designee within thirty fifteen (3015) consecutive working business days of the event which led to alleged con- tract violation. The written grievance shall include: 1) a description of the grievance facts and shall specify the nature circumstances of the grievance, the articles or clauses 2) identification of the collective agreement which are alleged Section(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated, and 3) the proposed remedy. The Guest Services Manager, designee and/or the Seattle Center Director’s designee shall consult and/or arrange a meeting within five (5) business days with the Union Representative to be violated and resolve the remedy or correction that contract grievance. The parties shall make every effort to settle the Employer is requested to makecontract grievance at this stage promptly. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor be answered in writing within ten (10) consecutive working business days after discussion of the event which led to alleged contract grievance with the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemUnion Representative.
7.5 The Union shall have 6.4.2 Step 2: If the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the contract grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisoris not resolved as provided in Step 1, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance forwarded in writing together with a written statement as to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services Union's reason for non-acceptance of the Step 1 response, by the Union's Representative, to the City Director of Labor Relations with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. Seattle Center Director within ten (10) business days after the nature of Step 1 answer is received by the grievanceUnion.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. Section 7.1 Union may file a grievance concerning the interpretation of any provision, including the prevailing rights, of this Agreement and/or disciplinary action taken against an Employee when a question of just cause exists. All grievances shall be processed through the Union. All references to submitting the grievances in writing shall include through the City’s e- mail system. Removal, demotion, and discharge shall be subject to the grievance procedure or subject to the jurisdiction of the City Council as provided in Article 11 of the Charter of the City of Tulsa as the member shall elect, except for new hires as provided in Article 1, Section 1.2. The parties agree member's election of remedies shall be binding and irrevocable. Grievances under this Agreement shall be processed in accordance with the following:
Step 1. The grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Fire Chief or his designee. By virtue of the supervisory capacity in which they serve, Employees holding the rank of District Chief and above may be required to investigate and provide necessary input and recommendations to the Fire Chief in his/her deliberation of first step grievances. The Fire Chief shall submit his/her answer to the Employee in writing, with a copy to be forwarded to the Union within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the grievance.
Step 2. If the grievance remains unresolved, it may be submitted to the Human Resources Director of the City in writing within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the written answer from the Fire Chief. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the grievance, the Human Resources Director or his/her designee and appropriate supervisory representatives of the Fire Department shall meet with three (3) members of Union Grievance Committee in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Human Resources Director or his/her designee shall submit Xxxxxxxx's answer in writing to the Grievance Committee within ten (10) calendar days after such meeting.
Section 7.2 If the grievance is unresolved after receipt of Employer's answer in Step 2, Union may request in writing within ten (10) calendar days that the grievance be submitted to impartial arbitration. Prior to arbitration, the parties may mutually agree to utilize mediation to attempt to resolve the grievance.
Section 7.3 No matter shall be entertained as a grievance hereunder unless it is raised as such within twenty (20) calendar days after the occurrence of the event or after the Employee becomes aware of or reasonably should have been aware of the event giving rise to the grievance.
Section 7.4 All time limits set forth in this article Article may be extended by mutual consent, but if not so extended, they must be strictly observed. If a party fails to pursue any grievance within the time limits provided, he/she shall be mandatoryhave no further right to continue the grievance. Likewise, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In failure to respond to a grievance by the event that appropriate Employer agent within the union misses a prescribed time limit, limits shall allow Union or grieving member to automatically move the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedurestep.
7.1.3 Section 7.5 Within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of the request for arbitration, the parties shall jointly request a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unless the parties can mutually agree upon an arbitrator to hear the dispute. The parties agree to alternate, on a per case basis, the cost of requesting a panel.
Section 7.6 Within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of such panel, a representative of Union and Employer shall meet and alternately strike names until one (1) arbitrator remains who shall be selected as the impartial arbitrator. Employer shall strike the list first in even years, Union shall strike the list first in odd years.
Section 7.7 Within ten (10) calendar days the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the arbitrator selected shall be notified. Prior to the docketing of the arbitration hearing, the City and the Union agree to meet, at the request of either party, in an attempt to reach a settlement of the grievance. The date for the arbitration hearing shall be determined within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the settlement discussion.
Section 7.8 The parties may mutually agree or the arbitrator may allow briefs upon an oral motion of one party and the arbitrator determines that written briefs would be important to the disposition of the case.
Section 7.9 With respect to the interpretation, enforcement, or application of the provisions of the Agreement, the decisions, findings, and recommendations of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties to this Agreement; however, the authority and responsibility of Employer as provided by the Charter of the City of Tulsa shall not be usurped in any manner unless specifically amended or modified by this Agreement.
Section 7.10 The arbitrator's authority is strictly limited to the interpretation and application of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall have no jurisdiction to establish a new agreement or any variation or modification of the present Agreement, nor to arbitrate away, in whole or part, any provision of this Agreement or any supplements thereto or amendments thereof; nor shall any wage structures or structure of job classifications covered by this Agreement be subject to arbitration. This shall not preclude individual wage grievances.
Section 7.11 It is specifically and expressly understood that taking an appeal to arbitration constitutes an election of remedies and a waiver of any and all rights by the appealing party and all persons it represents to litigate or otherwise contest the appealed subject matter in any court or other forum. This Section shall not apply to the judicial enforcement of an arbitration award.
Section 7.12 The cost and expenses incurred by the impartial arbitrators shall be shared equally by Union and Employer. If a transcript of the proceedings is requested, then the party so requesting shall pay for it.
Section 7.13 Two (2) representatives from Union and the grieving Employee may be present at the arbitration hearing without loss of pay for time limits specified spent in arbitration if the hearing is scheduled during the Employee's normal work period.
Section 7.14 All issues in a particular arbitration, including issues relating to arbitrability, shall be heard in a single hearing. If additional information becomes available that could affect the second step decision, the parties agree to meet and discuss such information prior to arbitration.
Section 7.15 When an Employee receives written notification of disciplinary action that would result in a monetary loss to the Employee, or the Employee elects the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedin the instances of removal, in writingdemotion or discharge, by the Employer Employee or Union shall have twenty (20) calendar days to grieve the action and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling grievance will be filed at Step 2 of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsthis procedure. The role of the xxxxxxx Human Resources Director or his/her designee shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of conduct a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to hearing as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, set forth in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor 2 within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to receipt of the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union and shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has issue a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within written answer within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature calendar days of the grievancehearing.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 14.01 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer Division acknowledges that the rights Xxxxxxx may assist any employee whom the Xxxxxxx represents, in preparing and duties presenting the employee's grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure.
14.02 The Union shall notify the Division in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx.
14.03 The Division may, upon the request of the Union Grievance Committee Xxxxxxx and Stewards. The role after approval of the xxxxxxx supervisor, allow the Xxxxxxx time to investigate or process an alleged grievance during the Xxxxxxx'x regular working hours. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
14.04 A grievance shall be defined as any difference arising out of the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of this Collective Agreement.
14.05 Grievances must be processed in the following manner.
Step 1 An employee(s) wishing to assist submit a grievance, will submit the grievance to the Xxxxxxx. At each step of the Grievance procedure the griever shall have the right to be present.
Step 2 The Xxxxxxx will first seek to settle the dispute with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor employees' Supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days after the cause of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within occurs or within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworking days from the date on which the griever becomes aware of the alleged violation. The Supervisor concerned shall reply within three (3) working days.
Step 3 If the reply of the employees' Supervisor is not satisfactory the grievance may, within five (5) working days, be referred to the Chief Superintendent and/or designate within fifteen (15) working days after a grievance has been referred, the Chief Superintendent will give a written reply to the grievance. Within fifteen (15) working days after a grievance has been referred, the Chief Superintendent will give a written reply to the grievance.
Step 4 Failing a satisfactory settlement being reached in Step 3 the Union may within a further 15 (fifteen) days refer the dispute to arbitration.
14.06 Where a recommendation is being made to terminate the employment of an employee, the employee may appear before the Board, in accordance with the Division's Discipline Policy before the Board renders a decision.
14.07 Where a dispute involving a question of general application or interpretation occurs, or where a group of employees or the Union has a grievance, Step 1 of this Article may be bypassed.
14.08 After a grievance has been submitted in writing, the Division or its representatives shall submit not attempt to settle the grievance either directly or indirectly with the aggrieved employee without the consent of the Union.
14.09 Should the Division have a misunderstanding, complaint or dispute under this Agreement against the Union, then the Division shall advise the Union of the misunderstanding, complaint or dispute and the parties hereto shall discuss and endeavour to settle the matter within ten (10) days from the time the misunderstanding, complaint or dispute was conveyed to the Union. If such misunderstanding, complaint or dispute is not settled to the mutual satisfaction of the parties, it may be treated as a grievance and referred to arbitration in the same way as a grievance of an employee, as provided in Article 15 of this Agreement.
14.10 All grievances shall be submitted in writing and replies to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancegrievances shall be in writing at all stages.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidayssettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.
7.1.1 In ) All written grievances shall contain the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be abandoned.in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
7.1.2 In a) name(s) of the event that grievant or grievants, if applicable;
b) a brief summary of the employer misses a time limit, facts giving rise to the alleged violation;
c) citation of the section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated;
d) the date of the alleged violation;
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in the grievance accordance with this procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may . This meeting shall be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling held within fourteen (14) calendar days of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties receipt of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsrequest. The role of the xxxxxxx supervisor, employee(s), and Union Xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 grievance. If desired by the supervisor, another member of management may be present so long as that person will not be hearing the grievance at Step Two, should it progress to that Step. The parties are limited to one (1) representative each present on Employer paid time, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Two. A representative of the appropriate Human Resources Department shall have hold a meeting between the right head of the unit, the grievant, and the designated Union representative on Employer paid time to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing discuss and attempt to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it grievance. This meeting shall be dealt with as follows:
a. held within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of the Step Two grievance. Within ten fourteen (1014) consecutive workdayscalendar days of the meeting, the Union head of the unit shall submit the grievance provide a decision in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the nature grievant and the supervisor. If the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Three as described below. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the grievancemeeting, the hearing officer shall provide a decision, in writing, to the grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. An issue not raised by the Union in the Step Three grievance shall not proceed to arbitration unless mutually agreed between the parties.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree 15.1 This procedure applies to differences:
15.1.1 about the interpretation, application, operation, or alleged violation of any Collective Agreement provision including the question of whether such difference is arbitrable;
15.1.2 where the Association asserts that terms are implied or incorporated into the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive Collective Agreement including the question of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.whether such a difference is arbitrable; and,
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in 15.2 Before invoking the grievance procedure, a teacher, with the support of the Association at the teacher’s discretion, will first make reasonable effort to resolve the difference at the local level.
7.1.3 15.3 If the difference (hereinafter called a ‘grievance’) is not resolved as described in clause 15.2, it shall be submitted in writing to the superintendent or designate and the Associate Coordinator—Collective Bargaining. Such written grievance notices shall be made within forty (40) operational days of when the grieving party first had knowledge of the occurrence / event giving rise to the grievance.
15.4 The time limits specified in written grievance notice, which can be provided by email, can be initiated by a teacher, the Association, or the Employer, and shall contain the following:
15.4.1 the name(s) of the parties aggrieved;
15.4.2 a statement of facts giving rise to the grievance;
15.4.3 the clause(s) of the agreement that are alleged to have been violated; and,
15.4.4 the remedy or correction being sought.
15.5 A copy of the grievance procedure may notice, and any applicable formal response to the grievance, shall be extended for such time as mutually agreedprovided to the superintendent or designate of the Employer, the Chair of the Board of Directors of TEBA or designate, and the Associate Coordinator—Collective Bargaining, within fifteen (15) operational days.
15.5.1 When requested by XXXX, the Employer shall provide additional information on grievances in writing, a form determined by the TEBA Chair.
15.6 Representatives of the Employer and the UnionAssociation shall meet to discuss the grievance within fifteen (15) operational days of receiving written grievance notice.
7.2 15.6.1 The party initiating a grievance may, at its sole discretion, provide notice of its intent to forego a discussion of the matter at a grievance meeting, and request a formal reply within fifteen (15) operational days.
15.7 The Association will give advance notice to the Employer when a grievor plans to attend a grievance meeting. In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancessuch instances, the Employer acknowledges Association shall bear the rights and duties expense of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role grievor’s attendance including the actual cost of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated substitute and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2portion of statutory benefit contributions, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemas per clause 13.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 5.01 The Union shall notify the Corporation in writing of the name of the xxxxxxx and of any change in the xxxxxxx before the Corporation shall recognize them.
5.02 The parties agree to this agreement are agreed that it is of the time limits set forth utmost importance to adjust complaints and grievances as quickly as possible. It is understood that an employee has no grievance until they have first given their immediate supervisor an opportunity to adjust their complaint, other than in exceptional circumstances, when it may go to Step I (Below) directly.
5.03 Any difference of opinion regarding the interpretation, application, or administration of the terms of this article agreement, or any allegation that an employee has been subjected to unfair treatment, shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses considered a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in fit matter for the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified . Grievances shall be in writing for Step 2 and Step 3 and must cite the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedgrievous act or, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties specific provision(s) of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be agreement, which is claimed to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be have been violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makeredress sought. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Grievances must be filed within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it alleged violation and shall be dealt with as followsin the following manner:
a. Within ten Step 1 A xxxxxxx shall first take the matter up with the supervisor; the supervisor shall respond within two (102) consecutive workdaysworking days, failing settlement at this stage, the Union employee may immediately proceed to Step (2) within an additional two (2) working days.
Step 2 A xxxxxxx shall submit take the grievance in writing to matter up with the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to Operations Manager; the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. Operations Manager shall respond within two (2) working days, failing settlement at this stage, the nature employee may invoke Step 3 within an additional two (2) days.
Step 3 A xxxxxxx and/or representative of the grievanceUnion, may take the matter up with the General Manager; the General Manager shall respond within (14) working days, failing settlement at this stage, the matter may then be referred at any time within an additional fourteen (14) working days to arbitration’s as set out in Article 6. The xxxxxxx may require the grieving member to provide resource during a grievance meeting.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the Section 1. A grievance shall be advanced to any disagreement or dispute which arises concerning the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedapplication, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling meaning or interpretation of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsthis Agreement. The role of the xxxxxxx written grievance shall be to assist with filed using the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 belowprocedure in Section 2. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy Overtime grievances shall be submittedsubmitted directly to the Human Resource Manager.
Section 2. Any employee, with notice to the Union, or the Union on the employee's behalf may file a grievance at Step 1 in writingwriting with his/her immediate supervisor, with a copy to the HR Manager within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led alleged action or that date the employee or the Union knew or should have known of the alleged action. The parties agree it is in their mutual interest to resolve problems at the lowest level possible and, therefore will communicate openly at all steps of the process either by phone conversation or meeting. Grievances shall not be frivolous and shall be submitted on the AFSCME Grievance Form and shall contain the articles alleged to have been violated, the specific reasons why the employee feels the articles were violated, and the specific remedy(s) requested. Any grievance that does not fulfill these standards may be found invalid by an arbitrator.
a. The Union or the immediate supervisor may request a meeting with the other party to discuss the grievance. The supervisor, grievant or xxxxxxx shall not be required to meet during non-work hours, however, the parties understand that schedules may preclude such meeting unless someone volunteers to attend on non-duty time. If a meeting is held the immediate supervisor's detailed response will be reduced to writing within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance. A copy of the response will be sent to the Union and to the HR Manager.
b. If no meeting occurs in accordance with (a) above, the immediate supervisor shall give a detailed response in writing within seven (7) calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance. A copy will be sent to the Union and the HR Manager.
Step 2. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, it may be appealed to the Program Administrator within fifteen (15) calendar days after the supervisor's response was due.
a. The Union or Program Administrator may request a meeting with the other party to discuss the grievance. The Program Administrator, Union xxxxxxx or grievant shall not be required to meet during non-duty hours, however, the parties understand that schedules may preclude such a meeting unless someone volunteers to attend on non-duty time. If a meeting is held the Program Administrator's detailed response will be reduced to writing within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance. A copy of the response will be sent to the Union and to the HR Manager.
b. If the Program Administrator does not wish to meet in accordance with (a) above, he/she shall respond in writing to the grievance and shall specify within seven (7) calendar days from the nature date of receipt of the grievance. A copy of the response will be sent to the Union and to the HR Manager.
Step 3. If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 2, it may be appealed to the HR Manager or his/her designee within fifteen (15) calendar days after the response at Step 2 is due. The HR Manager or his/her designee shall respond by either arranging a meeting or responding with a written decision within fifteen (15) days. If a meeting is held the HR Manager or his/her designee shall respond to the employee or Union within fifteen (15) days from the date of the meeting.
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 3, the Union may appeal to the Department of Administrative Services within fifteen (15) calendar days following the receipt of the response at Step 3. The Department of Administrative Services shall respond within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the grievance.
Section 3. Time limits may be extended by agreement of the parties confirmed in writing.
Section 4. The Union or the grievant shall not expand upon the original elements and substance of the written grievance. Prior to Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure, the Union or the employee may however, modify for the purpose of clarity, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be cited as being violated and the remedy or correction that requested prior to filing at Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure. Improper expansions may, however, be the basis for an arbitrator to find a grievance invalid if the Employer is requested to makehas identified the problem by the Step 4 response. The grievance shall commence All so called "group" grievances must be specific at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days initial step of the event which led to grievance procedure and must detail the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysarticles violated, the Union shall submit employees affected and the reasons for both. Issues of vagueness and/or overbreadth remaining at the time of arbitration may be the basis for an arbitrator to find a group grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceinvalid.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 16.01 It is the mutual desire of the parties agree hereto that the time limits set forth in this article complaints of employees shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundaysadjusted as quickly as possible, and General Holidaysit is generally understood that an employee has no grievance until the employee has first given to her/his immediate supervisor an opportunity of adjusting her/his complaint.
7.1.1 In 16.02 A grievance shall be defined as any dispute arising out of the event that the union misses expressed terms or conditions contained within this Agreement.
16.03 A Xxxxxxx may request to be released from his/her regular duties to investigate grievances on Employer time. Requests to conduct such investigations shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Xxxxxxx shall contact his/her supervisor in advance to determine a time limitwhen such investigation will not interfere with the Xxxxxxx’x work and the work of the person with whom the Xxxxxxx wants to meet.
16.04 Grievances concerning disciplinary suspensions or discharges may be submitted at the third step of the grievance procedure. If the grievance is not settled at Step 3, it may be directly submitted to arbitration except as limited in the above paragraph.
16.05 The Employer shall pay employees at their regular wage rate when they are involved in a grievance discussion and meetings with the Employer, when such meetings take place during their regularly scheduled, normal working hours.
16.06 Should the grievance not be resolved at the existing step or should there be no response from the Employer within the specified time limits, the grievance is deemed to may be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced carried to the next step in the grievance procedurestep.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the 16.07 A group of employees may file a group grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, which is a grievance that is individual in nature but that affects more one employee, but such group grievances do not cover discipline or discharge matters. All group grievances will be put in writing and signed by the Employer Xxxxxxx, and state the Unionspecific clauses of the Agreement allegedly violated, the redress sought, and a list of the grievors. Group grievances shall be filed at Step No. 3.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, 16.08 If the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of or the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be wishes to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as file a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the do so by providing a written copy of its grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceother party, within thirty
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 2.1 Realizing that there should be an organized procedure to facilitate the resolution of grievances, the Board and the Council hereby establish an agreement to set forth the approved steps.
2.1.1 A determined effort shall be made to settle grievances at the lowest possible level in the established procedure. There shall be no suspension of services or interference with the operations of the school system during the time which is necessary to get a resolution of the problem causing the grievance. Meetings or discussions involving grievances shall not interfere with teaching duties or classroom instruction. Both parties agree that the grievance proceedings will be kept as informal and confidential as may be appropriate at any level of the procedure.
2.1.2 For the purpose of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a claim by a grievant (an employee or employees or the PFA/Council based upon the violation, interpretation, or application of this Agreement.
2.1.3 Grievances will be processed in the following manner and within the stated time limits. The time limits set forth in this article stated herein shall be mandatoryinterpreted to mean “school days” (excluding weekend days, exclusive of Saturdaysholidays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 or unpaid days during the work year). In the event a grievance is filed on or after May 1, the time limits may consist of calendar days or other mutually-acceptable limitations so that the union misses a matter may be resolved before the close of the school year, or as soon as possible thereafter. Extensions of time limit, the grievance is deemed to limits must be abandonedconfirmed in writing.
7.1.2 In 2.1.4 For employees who meet the event that definition of “teacher” under the employer misses provisions of ORS 342.815(9) and pursuant to ORS 342.895(5), a time limit, the grievance moratorium shall be advanced to the next step in the placed on grievance proceduretimelines while an employee is on a program of assistance.
7.1.3 The time limits specified 2.1.4.1 No grievance or other claim of violation of applicable evaluation procedures or fundamental unfairness in the grievance procedure may a program of assistance for improvement shall be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Unionfiled while a teacher is on a program of assistance.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for 2.1.4.2 This moratorium shall end when the settling plan of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsassistance is completed. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedemployee/Council will, in writingthen, within have thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led workdays to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged file/continue grievances that were subject to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemmoratorium.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 23.1 The parties agree that Employer shall recognize the time limits set forth Xxxxxxx selected in this article accordance with Union rules and regulations as the grievance representative of the bargaining unit. The Union shall be mandatory, exclusive notify the Employer in writing of Saturdays, Sundays, the name of the Xxxxxxx and General Holidaysof his/her successor when so named.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance 23.2 It is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, recognized and accepted by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly Union that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties responsibilities of the Union Grievance Committee employees and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall therefore be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance accomplished during working hours she only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The Xxxxxxx involved and a grieving employee shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during working hours, provided, the Xxxxxxx and the employee have notified and received the approval of regular earnings. Policy Grievancetheir supervisor to be absent to process a grievance and that such absence would not be detrimental to the work programs of the Employer.
7.3 Grievances 23.3 The procedure established by this article shall be the sole and exclusive procedure for the processing of grievances, which are not defined as an alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
23.4 Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
Step 1. Upon the occurrence of an individual nature but are generally applicable alleged violation of this Agreement, the employee involved shall attempt to employees covered resolve the matter on an informal basis with the employee's supervisor. If the matter is not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction by the scope of this Agreement shall informal discussion it may be reduced to writing and referred to as a policy grievanceStep 2 by the Union. Policy grievances The written grievance shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify set forth the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses facts on which it is based, the alleged section(s) of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated Agreement violated, and the remedy or correction that relief requested. Any alleged violation of the Employer is requested Agreement not reduced to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify writing by the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Union within ten seven (107) consecutive working calendar days of the first occurrence of the event which led giving rise to the grievance in an xxxxxxx or within the use of reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the first occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance, shall be considered waived.
Step 2. Within seven (7) calendar days after receiving the written grievance a designated Employer supervisor shall meet with the Union Xxxxxxx and attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 grievance. If, as a result of this meeting, the grievance remains unresolved, the Employer shall reply in writing to the Union within three (3) calendar days following this meeting. The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit may refer the grievance in writing to Step 3 within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Assistant Superintendent - Employer’s written answer. Any grievance not referred in writing by the Union within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Employer’s answer shall be considered waived.
Step 3. Within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of a grievance referred from Step 2 a designated Employer supervisor shall meet with the Union Business Services with a copy Manager or his/her designated representative and attempt to resolve the grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days following this meeting the Employer shall reply in writing to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. Union stating the nature Employer’s answer concerning the grievance. If, as a result of the grievancewritten response the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may refer the grievance to Step 4. Any grievance not referred in writing by the Union to Step 4 within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Employer’s answer shall be considered waived.
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Samples: Maintenance Labor Agreement, Maintenance Labor Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 6.01 A grievance is a difference between the time limits set forth in this article Employer and the Union or an Employee as to the interpretation, application, operation or contravention of the Collective Agreement. A grievance shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In state the event that the union misses a time limit, facts upon which the grievance is deemed to be abandonedbased, the particular Clause or Clauses of the Collective Agreement that are the subject of the grievance and the remedy requested.
7.1.2 In 6.02 A new probationary Employee shall not have the event right togrieve their termination of employment during their probationary period.
6.03 It is recognized that it is in the employer misses a time limit, the interests of both parties to seek an early resolution to differences as defined in Clause
6.04 No grievance shall be advanced considered by either party where circumstances giving rise to such grievance should reasonably have been known more than ten (10) working days prior to the next step in first filing of the grievance proceduregrievance. For the submission of grievances as provided herein, “working days” shall be considered as the days on which the Library Administration Offices are open to the public for the transaction of regular business.
7.1.3 6.05 All communications from the Employer relating to grievances or arbitrations shall be directed to the President of the Local or designate with copies to the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx.
6.06 A policy grievance involving more than three (3) Employees or of general application or interpretation of this Agreement may be instituted by the Union starting at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure outlined in Clause 6.09 (a).
6.07 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure Grievance Procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, only by mutual agreement in writing, by writing between the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order , providing that such extension of any Step shall not be a waiver of the time limits for any subsequent Step. Where the party advancing the grievance fails to provide for meet the time limit in any Step, without an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancesagreed extension, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx grievance shall be deemed to assist with have been abandoned. Where the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led party responding to the grievance and shall specify fails to meet the nature time limit at any Step of the grievanceGrievance Procedure, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to grievance may be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led advanced to the grievance next Step in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemaccordance with this Agreement.
7.5 6.08 The Union aggrieved Employee shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf attend without loss of any employee who feels that she has a grievancepay or benefits, all meetings held with the Employer under the Grievance Procedure excepting arbitration.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it 6.09 Grievances arising under this Agreement shall be dealt with adjusted as follows:
a. Within ten (10a) consecutive workdaysGrievances filed by the Union and/or an Employee:
Step 1: The aggrieved person or their representative, shall, at a meeting with the appropriate Manager or Manager’s designate transmit in writing full particulars of their grievance. At such meeting, the Union shall submit Employee may have the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with presented by a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature designated Officer of the grievanceUnion, or the Union representative, or by the Employee personally.
Step 2: If the alleged grievance is not settled by the Manager or Manager’s designate within seven
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidayssettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.
7.1.1 In ) All written grievances shall contain the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be abandoned.in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
7.1.2 In a) name(s) of the event that grievant or grievants, if applicable;
b) a brief summary of the employer misses a time limit, facts giving rise to the alleged violation;
c) citation of the section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated;
d) the date of the alleged violation;
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in accordance with this procedure. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in remains unresolved, the grievance procedure Union may be extended for such time as mutually agreedsubmit it to Step Two. A representative of the appropriate Human Resources Department shall hold a meeting between the head of the unit, in writingthe grievant, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order designated Union representative on Employer paid time to provide for an orderly discuss and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it . This meeting shall be dealt with as follows:
a. held within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of the Step Two grievance. Within ten fourteen (1014) consecutive workdayscalendar days of the meeting, the Union head of the unit shall submit the grievance provide a decision in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceappropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 12.01 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer Board acknowledges the rights and duties right of the Union Grievance Committee and to appoint or elect a reasonable number of Stewards. The role , who shall be employees of the xxxxxxx Board, whose duty shall be to assist any employee which the Stewards represent, in preparing and in presenting his grievance in accordance with the preparation grievance procedure.
12.02 The Union shall notify the Board in writing of the name of each Xxxxxxx.
12.03 The Stewards so selected shall constitute the Grievance Committee so long as they remain employees or until their successors are chosen.
12.04 The Grievance Committee shall be composed of the Xxxxxxx directly involved with the grievance and presentation the Grievor, where applicable.
12.05 The Board agrees that Stewards shall not be hindered, coerced, restrained or interfered with in any way in the performance of their duties while investigating disputes and presenting adjustments as provided in this Article.
12.06 It is understood that a Xxxxxxx has her regular work to perform on behalf of the Board and that she will not leave her work without first obtaining permission from the Chief Executive Officer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
12.07 For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When is defined as a xxxxxxx assists with difference arising between the presentation parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of a grievance during working hours she this Agreement.
12.08 Elected or appointed members of the Grievance Committee shall not suffer no any loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievancepay for time spent at grievance meetings with the Board during the employee’s regular working hours.
7.3 12.09 Grievances which are may be submitted provided that not more than five (5) working days have elapsed since the discovery of an individual nature but are generally applicable the alleged grievance.
12.10 Grievances and replies to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makewriting at all stages. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it effort shall be dealt with as followsmade to settle any grievance fairly and promptly in the following manner:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1
10:01 An employee having a complaint which may become a grievance arising out of the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement will first take up the complaint within fifteen (15) working days after the occurrence of the matter which is the subject of the complaint with the employee’s supervisor, who will attempt to resolve it. Should the complaint fail to be resolved, the employee has the right to bring a Union Xxxxxxx who may then attempt to solve the complaint with the supervisor and the employee. If the complaint remains unresolved, the employee may file a grievance at Step One of the Grievance Procedure. Step One
10:02 An employee may request the employee’s supervisor to call the Union Xxxxxxx to handle a specified grievance. The parties agree that the time limits set forth word “specified” as used in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance paragraph is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, interpreted by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order parties hereto to provide for mean that an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be employee is required to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify “state the nature of the grievance, .” The supervisor will arrange to send for the articles or clauses Union Xxxxxxx without undue delay and without further discussion of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makegrievance. The Union Xxxxxxx, with or without the employee present, will attempt to adjust the grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employeesupervisor, will discuss before it with is given to the supervisor in writing. If the grievance is not resolved by the supervisor, it shall be summarized in writing and signed by the employee involved and the employee’s supervisor Xxxxxxx, and submitted to the Manager of the Early Learning Centre by the President of the Union Local/Local Coordinator within ten (10) consecutive working days after having received an answer in writing from the supervisor. A meeting shall be arranged between the Manager of the Early Learning Centre and the President of the Union Local/Local Coordinator within three (3) working days of receiving the event which led to grievance. The Manager of the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union Early Learning Centre shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance reply in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature President of the grievanceUnion Local/Local Coordinator as soon as possible but not later than ten
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that to resolve any grievance between them in accordance with the time limits set forth in this article following procedure.
8.01 A grievance shall be mandatorydefined as any difference arising out of the interpretation, exclusive application, administration or alleged violation of Saturdaysthis Collective Agreement, Sundays, and General Holidaysincluding any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable.
7.1.1 In 8.02 All complaints and grievances shall be taken up in the event that following manner:
Step 1 An employee having a question, complaint or grievance shall first discuss the union misses matter with her immediate supervisor. At either the employee’s, or the supervisor’s request, a time limit, Xxxxxxx will attend. The employee should raise the grievance is deemed matter with the supervisor within seven (7) calendar days of the matter arising. If she fails to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limitdo so, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsdeemed abandoned. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature supervisor will reply as soon as practical, but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writingregardless, within thirty seven (307) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led meeting. The question, complaint or grievance, and the reply shall be verbal, and are without prejudice to either party’s position.
Step 2 If the reply does not resolve the issue, the matter may be reduced to writing, and submitted to the Manager. It must be submitted within seven (7) consecutive calendar days following the day on which the reply was made. If she fails to do so, the grievance shall be deemed abandoned. The Manager will arrange a meeting, and the meeting will occur within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the grievance, except where the parties agree to a longer period of time. The employee, the xxxxxxx or chief xxxxxxx, and/or the Union Representative (if requested by the employee), the supervisor, and the Manager will attend this meeting. The grievance shall specify be accompanied by a written statement which clearly sets forth the nature of the grievance, the articles parties involved, the clause or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged said to be violated in violation, and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makeremedies sought. All of this information shall be set out in clear and concise terms. The grievance shall commence at Step 2Manager will reply, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Unionin writing, whoas soon as practical, along with the employeebut regardless, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten fourteen (1014) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led meeting, except where the parties agree to a longer period of time. Failing resolution, the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt may be withdrawn, or referred to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 arbitration. Failing to resolve either, the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall may be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceconsidered abandoned.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 8.01 Definition: A grievance is defined to be any difference that may arise between the parties agree that the time limits to:
8.01.01 Any matter relative to rate of pay, wages, hours of employment, and other conditions of employment concerning health, safety, and general welfare as set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General HolidaysAgreement.
7.1.1 In 8.01.02 Any matter involving an alleged violation of any of the event that provisions of this Agreement.
8.02 An individual Employee will have the union misses a right at any time limit, to present his/her grievance to the school district and to have the grievance fully adjusted without the intervention of the Unit or its representatives, as long as the adjustment is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In not inconsistent with the event that terms of this Agreement. At the employer misses time of the initiation of such a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancespersonally presented grievance, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of will notify the Union Grievance Committee and StewardsPresident, that same day that such proceedings have begun. The role At the time of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature any adjustment of the grievance, the articles Union President or clauses his/her designee will be given the opportunity to be present. No adjustment will be made at unusual times or in such a manner to deny the Union President or his/her designee the opportunity to be present. In those instances where an adjustment is reached without the presence of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated Union President or his/her designee, the circumstances surrounding the grievance and the remedy or correction that adjustment will be submitted to the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Union President in writing within ten five (105) consecutive working days of the event final adjustment.
8.03 If more than one (1) Employee has a similar complaint, within the definition of a grievance as outlined above, which led has been discussed at Step 1, and it is mutually agreed by both parties to this Agreement to be of a single common nature, the grievance will be deemed a Class Action Grievance and the Union President or his/her designee may file this Class Action Grievance at Step 2 in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemlieu of individual grievances.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.8.04 Step 1
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. 8.04.01 Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworking days of knowledge by the Employee of an alleged violation, the Union Employee and/or Xxxxxxx shall submit discuss the problem with the Employee's immediate supervisor per the grievance Chain of Command, Appendix "C", page 70. A meeting will be convened by the Supervisor of the classification in writing attendance will be all parties referenced in the Chain of Command for Step 1 Written evidence of this meeting, signed by all parties, shall be attached to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy grievance if proceeding to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancenext step.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree 21.1. A professional staff member who believes that they/their is aggrieved by a violation of the Agreement shall discuss the matter with they/their immediate supervisor within thirty (30) school days of the time limits set forth the employee should reasonably have known that they/their may be aggrieved. The immediate supervisor shall render a decision within fourteen (14) calendar days.
21.2. If the grievance is not settled to the satisfaction of the employee, they/their may present the grievance to the principal in this article writing within fourteen (14) calendar days, after the decision of the immediate supervisor is due. Such grievance shall be mandatorysubmitted on a form (see Appendix B) reciting, exclusive at a minimum, the nature of Saturdaysthe violation alleged, Sundaysthe article or articles of the agreement alleged to have been violated, and General Holidaysthe remedy sought, and providing spaces to reflect subsequent steps in the grievance process.
7.1.1 21.3. In the event that case of a written grievance, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the union misses receipt of the statement, the principal shall review the appeal, discuss the matter with the grievant and the immediate supervisor and render a time limitwritten decision.
21.4. If the grievance is not settled to the satisfaction of the employee, the grievance may be appealed in writing to the Superintendent within fourteen (14) calendar days after the principal’s decision is deemed to be abandoneddue.
7.1.2 In 21.5. The Superintendent shall meet with the event that employee, and if the employer misses employee so chooses, a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties representative of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writingAssociation, within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days after receipt of the event which led written grievance. The Superintendent shall provide they/their decision in writing to the grievance and shall specify employee within fourteen (14) calendar days after the nature conclusion of the grievancemeeting.
21.6. Any time interval specified herein may be extended by mutual agreement. If the answer at any step is not provided within the specified time limits, the articles or clauses of grievance shall be deemed denied on the collective agreement which are alleged day the decision was due and the grievance shall be qualified to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led carried to the next higher level. If an individual’s grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve is once settled or if it is not presented within the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisortime limits specified herein, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union considered closed and shall submit not thereafter be subject to the grievance procedure or to arbitration hereunder.
21.7. If the grievant is dissatisfied with the Superintendent’s decision, they/their may file an appeal with the School Committee within fourteen (14) calendar days following receipt of the Superintendent’s decision. The School Committee at its sole discretion will determine whether or not to hear the appeal. The School Committee shall provide to the grievant in writing its determination whether or not to hear the appeal and, if determining to hear the appeal, shall provide to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with grievant in writing its decision concerning the appeal.
21.8. Either the Association or the School District may determine to process individual grievances that address the same issue arising from the same basic facts as a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the group grievance.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The Section 14.1 In a mutual effort to provide a harmonious working relationship between the parties agree to this Agreement, it is agreed and understood by the parties that the time limits set forth in this article there shall be mandatory, exclusive a procedure for the resolution of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysgrievances involving the application or interpretation of this Agreement.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed Section 14.2 The Union recognizes its responsibility as bargaining agent and agrees to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step represent all employees in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in bargaining unit with the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedexception, in writingaccordance with the Union's right under the amended Public Employees Relations Act, by the Employer and Section 447.401, hereby states that it will not process grievances for nonmembers of the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties Section 14.3 Employees who are not members of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsshall be entitled to use this grievance procedure through, but not beyond, Section 14.6.
Section 14.4 Every effort will be made by the parties to settle any grievances expeditiously as possible. Should the grieving party fail to observe the time limits as set out in the steps of this Article, his grievance shall be considered conclusively abandoned. Any grievance not answered by the City within the prescribed time limits shall automatically advance the grievance to the next higher step. "Days" for purposes of this Article, means calendar days.
Section 14.5 Grievances shall be presented in the following manner:
Step 1: The role of the employee with or without his or her xxxxxxx shall be to assist first take up his/her grievance with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event occurrence of the events which led give rise to the grievance in grievance. This first step shall be on an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the probleminformal and oral basis. The immediate supervisor will respond within ten (10) working days.
7.5 The Union Step 2: Any grievance which cannot be settled with the immediate supervisor shall have be reduced to writing by the right to originate grievances on behalf employee and it shall identify the Article violated including a statement of any employee who feels facts that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve sets forth the cause of the grievance during and includes the discussion remedy sought. The grievance shall be taken up with the employee's supervisorDepartment Head or his/her designee, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within whichever is appropriate, within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworking days from the date the immediate supervisor in Step 1 submitted his/her response, or the Union shall submit due date for same. The Department Head or his/her designee shall, within ten (10) working days after presentation of the grievance (or such longer period of time as may be mutually agreed upon in writing), render his/her decision on the grievance in writing.
Step 3: Any grievance which cannot be satisfactorily settled at Step 2 shall next be taken up with the City Manager or his designee, either through a representative of the Employee Organization and the employee, or by the employee himself, at the employee's option. The grievance specified in writing to in Step 2 shall be discussed by and between the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services employee (at the employee's option, the xxxxxxx or president of the Local may be present) and the City Manager, or his designee, within ten (10) working days after the completion of Step 2. The City Manager, or his designee, shall within ten (10) working days after this discussion (or such longer period of time as is mutually agreed upon) render his decision in writing with a copy to the Superintendent Employee Organization. Where a grievance is general in nature in that it applies to a number of Schools outlining: i. employees rather than to a single employee, or if the nature grievance is directly between the Employee Organization and the Department or the City, such grievance shall be presented in writing directly to the City Manager, or his designee, within ten (10) working days of the occurrence of the events which give rise to the grievance. The grievance shall be signed by the aggrieved employees or the president or the authorized local representative of the Employee Organization.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 14.01 The parties agree Co-operative and Union recognize that it is most desirable that an xxxxxxx effort be made to develop and maintain a good relationship between employees and supervision. If an employee has a complaint which he/she has been unable to resolve with his/her supervisor, a xxxxxxx may attempt to resolve the time limits set forth complaint on behalf of the employee as outlined in this article Article. Any complaint, disagreement or difference of opinion between the Co-operative, the Union or the employees covered by this Agreement, which concerns the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, may be presented as a grievance. It is the intent of both the Co-operative and the Union issues and concerns be resolved prior to using the discipline or grievance procedures.
14.02 Any employee, the Union, or the Co-operative may present a grievance. Any grievance which is not presented in writing within twenty-one (21) calendar days following the event giving rise to such grievance, shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, forfeited and General Holidayswaived by the aggrieved party.
7.1.1 In 14.03 The procedure for adjustment of grievances shall be as follows:
(a) By a discussion between the event that Shop Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative (with the union misses a time limit, aggrieved employee present or absent at their option) and the immediate supervisor and/or Warehouse Manager.
(b) Should the grievance is deemed to not be abandoned.
7.1.2 In resolved in accordance with the event that the employer misses a time limitprovisions set out in sub-article (a) above, then the grievance shall be advanced to submitted in writing in accordance with the next step provisions contained in Article 14.02 above. The grievance shall clearly set forth the issues and contentions of the aggrieved party.
i. The grievance shall be dealt with at a meeting that shall take place between the Shop Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative (with the aggrieved employee present or absent at their option) and the Senior Manager Operations and the FCL Senior Employee and Labour Relations Specialist. This meeting shall take place within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date on which the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The was filed in writing or at such other time limits specified in the grievance procedure as may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by agreed to between the Employer Co-operative and the Union.
7.2 In order ii. One of the above mentioned Co-operative representatives shall render a written decision on any grievance initiated by any employee or the Union, within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date on which the meeting in sub article (b)(i) occurs. A full-time Union Representative shall render a written decision on any grievance initiated by the Co- operative, within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date on which the meeting in sub article (b)(i) occurs.
(c) Should the grievance not be resolved in accordance with the provisions set out in sub article (b) above, then upon request of either party, but not later than thirty (30) calendar days following the receipt of the written decision referred to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancesin sub article (b) above, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement matter shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedan arbitrator, selected in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along accordance with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemArticle 15.
7.5 The Union shall have the right 14.04 All meetings with regard to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, during working hours and no employee or employees representing the Union shall submit suffer loss of pay by reason of time spent investigating grievances or in discussion of same with representatives of the Co-operative.
14.05 After the completion of any step in 14.03, if the aggrieved party does not proceed to the next step within the specified time limits, the grievance in writing shall lapse. The time limits may be expanded by mutual agreement of the parties.
14.06 The Co-operative and the Union agree that at any time prior to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with hearing date for an arbitration they may voluntarily agree to use a copy mutually acceptable mediator in their attempts to resolve the grievance. It is expressly understood and agreed between the parties that any such mediator has no authority or powers under the terms of the Collective Agreement to impose or require the parties to accept his or her suggested settlement to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. matter in dispute. All expenses and fees that may be incurred by such mediator shall be borne equally by the nature of Co-operative and the grievanceUnion. Unless otherwise mutually agreed to between the Co-operative and the Union, this procedure may only be used in situations where grievance mediation services are not available through provincial legislation.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 7.01 Grievance means any disagreement pertaining to the application, interpretation or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement.
7.02 The parties agree that to settle grievances as expeditiously as possible, during working hours. To this end, the employee and the Shop Xxxxxxx may take the necessary and reasonable time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysrequired to discuss the issue following the authorization by their supervisor.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses 7.03 Before submitting a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of employee must try to solve his problem with his supervisor. He is accompanied, if he so wishes, by his Shop Xxxxxxx.
7.04 If no agreement is reached as per paragraph 7.03 above, the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. following procedure applies:
a) First step: The grievance shall commence at Step 2is presented in writing to the manager concerned, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have with a grievance shall notify copy to the UnionHuman Resources department, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of following the event which led subject to the grievance or following the moment the employee or the Union becomes aware of it. The manager or his representative answers in an xxxxxxx attempt writing to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have person that has presented the right to originate grievances on behalf grievance within five (5) working days following the presentation of any employee who feels that she has a the grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve b) Second step: If the grievance during is not settled within the discussion with period prescribed at paragraph 7.04 a), the employee's supervisorUnion has five (5) working days to submit the grievance to the second step. If the grievance is submitted to the second step, it shall a meeting must be dealt with as follows:
a. Within held within ten (10) consecutive workdays, working days with the Union shall submit Operations Director concerned or his representative. The decision of the grievance Operations Director or his representative is forwarded in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services President of Union Plant Committee within ten (10) working days after the meeting prescribed above. If the grievance pertains to a suspension or a dismissal, it must be directly submitted to the second step. If the grievance involves several employees reporting to different directors, or if it is filed as per paragraph 13.04 of the present Collective Agreement, it has to be submitted to the Human Resources department, considered in such circumstances as being the second step of the grievance settlement procedure.
c) Arbitration: If the grievance is not settled within the period prescribed in paragraph 7.04 b), the Union can then, within ten (10) working days following the deadline of the above mentioned period, submit the grievance for a hearing before an Arbitrator under the provisions of paragraph 7.07.
7.05 The parties attempt to agree on an arbitrator from Quebec's official list of arbitrators. In the absence of an agreement, the parties may agree to ask Quebec’s Minister of Labor and Manpower to designate an arbitrator. Grievances regarding dismissals, lay-offs and call-backs referred to arbitration and that have a monetary aspect will be placed at the top of the list. The parties agree that these grievances must be heard within six (6) months by an arbitrator, as stipulated in the first paragraph of this article, or, if this arbitrator is not available within this time frame, by the Service Arbitrage Accéléré Inc. process, depending on the availability of the parties.
7.06 No grievance can be rejected for a defect in form.
7.07 The delays prescribed in article 7 are mandatory, unless the parties give their written consent to extend them.
7.08 It is agreed that if a grievance is not pursued to the next step or if no grievance is submitted in a specific case, such failure to pursue or submit a grievance does not create a precedent with regard to any future recurrence of the incident that gave rise or that might have given rise to a grievance. Any settlement reached following a grievance must be subject to a written agreement between the Union and the Employer. This agreement is binding to the parties involved and the employee concerned, without creating a precedent.
7.09 The Employer does not attempt to settle a grievance with a copy plaintiff in the absence of the Shop Xxxxxxx who submitted the grievance or his authorized representative.
7.10 In cases involving a disciplinary sanction or a dismissal, the burden of the proof rests with the Employer.
7.11 The arbitration award is final and binds the parties and becomes effective on the date stipulated by the Arbitrator.
7.12 The Arbitrator may only interpret or apply the provisions of this Collective Agreement and may in no case add to, subtract from or modify it. Whenever the incident causing the grievance involves a loss of earnings or other benefits, the Arbitrator is empowered to order that such a loss or part of the Superintendent loss be reimbursed or restored. Moreover, he may order payment of Schools outlining: i. interest at the nature statutory rate, from the filing of the grievance, on any amount due under the award he has made. In a disciplinary case or dismissal, the Arbitrator is empowered to reduce or annul the penalty or the dismissal, according to what seems just and equitable to him under the circumstances.
7.13 The fees and expenses of the Arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties hereto.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 6.01 The purpose of this Article is to establish procedures for discussion and settlement of grievances. The Company will not make any settlement contrary to the provisions of this Agreement.
6.02 Should any difference arise concerning the application, interpretation or an alleged violation of the provisions of this Agreement between the Company and any employee or the Union then the employee (assisted by a xxxxxxx if he so desires) is urged to attempt to settle the difference with his xxxxxxx or shift boss. Failing settlement the following procedure shall apply:
6.03 The employee concerned, assisted by a xxxxxxx, shall present his grievance in writing to his xxxxxxx or shift boss within six (6) working days of its occurrence. Within six (6) working days of the presentation of the grievance the xxxxxxx or shift boss with his superior shall discuss the matter with the employee and the xxxxxxx and, if the matter is not satisfactorily resolved, he shall reply to the grievance in writing within a further six (6) working days.
6.04 Notice in writing requesting further consideration of the matter may, within six (6) days after the decision at Step One has been or should have been given, be given by the Grievance Committee to the Manager Human Resources or someone designated by him to handle such matters at Step Two. The representation in writing presented at Step One shall be presented at Step Two by not more than three (3) members of the Grievance Committee. The Manager Human Resources or his delegate, will be accompanied by the Department Head or his delegate. The employee(s) and/or the supervisor concerned with the matter shall be present at the meeting separately, if so required by the Company or the Union. An International Representative of the Union may also be present at this meeting. The Step Two meeting will be scheduled within ten (10) days from the date upon which the Manager Human Resources received written notice of the matter as above set forth and he shall give his decision in writing on behalf of the Company within six (6) days after such meeting. Failing any satisfactory settlement within such six (6) day period, the matter may be referred to arbitration by giving written notice to the Company within fourteen (14) calendar days from the expiration of such six (6) day period. A grievance referred to arbitration will be scheduled by the Union with an arbitrator within 12 months following the referral date or otherwise will be considered abandoned.
6.05 Where two (2) or more employees have complaints relating to the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Agreement which are sufficiently common in nature that they may conveniently be dealt with together, such complaints shall constitute a group grievance and shall be handled as follows:
a) If less than five (5) employees working under the same xxxxxxx are directly concerned in a group grievance the matter shall be initially submitted at Step One.
b) If less than five (5) are directly concerned but all do not work under the same xxxxxxx, or if five (5) or more from one (l) department are directly concerned in a group grievance, the matter shall be initially submitted at Step Two.
c) If more than two (2) employees are directly concerned but all do not work in the same department the matter shall be initially submitted at Step Two to one of the Department Heads concerned or someone designated by him to handle such matters.
d) A group grievance shall be presented by a maximum of five (5) employees directly concerned assisted by the appropriate number of Stewards or Grievance Committeemen as permitted in the various steps. Should the five (5) employees directly concerned be from the same crew, then the grievance shall be presented by a maximum of three (3) employees who are directly concerned. For the purpose of attending the group grievance meeting, the Union will decide which grievors will attend.
6.06 Any difference which arises directly between the Union and the Company concerning the application, interpretation or an alleged violation of the provisions of this Agreement, instead of following the procedure herein above set out, may be submitted in writing by either of the parties agree to the other with opportunity to be provided within six (6) working days for oral discussion between the Executive of the Union and Management Representatives designated for that purpose by the Company. The Union International Representative may attend this meeting. Failing settlement of such difference, the reply of the respondent will be given within six (6) working days after such meeting.
6.07 In the event that any difference concerning the application, interpretation or an alleged violation of the provisions of this Agreement shall not have been satisfactorily settled under Section 6.06, the matter may then, by notice in writing given by one party to the other within twenty-one (21) days from the giving of the decision of either party, be referred to arbitration as hereinafter provided. If no decision is given within the applicable period allowed above for the purpose, notice of arbitration may be given within twenty-one (21) days after the expiration of such period.
a) In determining the time limits set forth within which any action is to be taken in this article shall be mandatoryeach of the two steps of the Grievance Procedure or in Section 6.06, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysthe recognized paid holidays shall be excluded.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the b) Any and all grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance replies shall be advanced given to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 grievor(s) and xxxxxxx. The time limits specified in at each step of the grievance procedure as set out in this article will take effect from the date and time the reply was given.
6.09 Any and all time limits fixed by this Article may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, by mutual agreement in writing, by writing between the Employer Company and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for 6.10 If advantage of the settling provisions of grievancesthis Article is not taken within the time limits specified herein, or as extended as set out in Section 6.09 above, the Employer acknowledges matter in dispute shall be deemed to have been abandoned and cannot be reopened.
6.11 The Company shall advise the rights and duties Union in writing of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsnames of Company representatives from time to time authorized to deal with grievances under this Article. The role of the xxxxxxx shall Union will be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf notified of any employee who feels that she has a grievanceadditions or deletions.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Section 1. A grievance is a dispute that may arise between the time limits set forth parties, regarding the application or interpretation of this Agreement. It is the mutual desire of the EMHA and the Union to provide for the prompt adjustment of grievances in this article a fair and reasonable manner, with a minimum amount of interruption of the work schedules. Every reasonable effort shall be mandatory, exclusive made by both parties to effect the resolution of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysgrievances at the earliest step possible.
7.1.1 In Step 1. When a dispute arises between the event that parties there shall be an informal meeting with the union misses a time limitemployee, xxxxxxx/officer, supervisor, within five (5) working days of the Employer's knowledge of occurrence with the intent of resolving the dispute.
Step 2. If the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limitunresolved in Step I, the grievance shall be advanced reduced to writing and shall be presented to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, Director or his designee by the Employer and employee within five (5) working days after the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for meeting at the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsprevious step. The role of the xxxxxxx Director shall be to assist convene a meeting with the preparation employee and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with supervisor to discuss the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makeparties' positions. The grievance Director shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have issue a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor written decision within ten (10) consecutive working days workdays after the meeting.
Step 3. Mediation – By mutual agreement, grievance mediation may be utilized by the parties after Step 2 of the event which led Grievance Procedure is completed. Either party may request to mediate by forwarding a written request to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within other party within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworkdays following the Step 2 answer. If the County and the Union mutually agree to mediate, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing time lines for filing a request for arbitration will be suspended subject to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy mediation procedure. A party refusing mediation must give written notice of refusal to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature other party within ten (10) workdays of the grievancereceipt of the request to mediate. If mediation is refused, applicable time limits for appealing a grievance to arbitration contained in this collective bargaining agreement shall commence on the day the refusal notice is received.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. Section 7.1 Union may file a grievance concerning the interpretation of any provision, including the prevailing rights, of this Agreement and/or disciplinary action taken against an Employee when a question of just cause exists. All grievances shall be processed through the Union. All references to submitting the grievances in writing shall include through the City’s e- mail system. Removal, demotion, and discharge shall be subject to the grievance procedure or subject to the jurisdiction of the City Council as provided in Article 11 of the Charter of the City of Tulsa as the member shall elect, except for new hires as provided in Article 1, Section 1.2. The parties agree member's election of remedies shall be binding and irrevocable. Grievances under this Agreement shall be processed in accordance with the following:
Step 1. The grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Fire Chief or his designee. By virtue of the supervisory capacity in which they serve, Employees holding the rank of District Chief and above may be required to investigate and provide necessary input and recommendations to the Fire Chief in his/her deliberation of first step grievances. The Fire Chief shall submit his/her answer to the Employee in writing, with a copy to be forwarded to the Union within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the grievance.
Step 2. If the grievance remains unresolved, it may be submitted to the Human Resources Director of the City in writing within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the written answer from the Fire Chief. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the grievance, the Human Resources Director or his/her designee and appropriate supervisory representatives of the Fire Department shall meet with three (3) members of Union Grievance Committee in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Human Resources Director or his/her designee shall submit Xxxxxxxx's answer in writing to the Grievance Committee within ten (10) calendar days after such meeting.
Section 7.2 If the grievance is unresolved after receipt of Employer's answer in Step 2, Union may request in writing within ten (10) calendar days that the grievance be submitted to impartial arbitration. Prior to arbitration, the parties may mutually agree to utilize mediation to attempt to resolve the grievance.
Section 7.3 No matter shall be entertained as a grievance hereunder unless it is raised as such within twenty (20) calendar days after the occurrence of the event or after the Employee becomes aware of or reasonably should have been aware of the event giving rise to the grievance.
Section 7.4 All time limits set forth in this article Article may be extended by mutual consent, but if not so extended, they must be strictly observed. If a party fails to pursue any grievance within the time limits provided, he/she shall be mandatoryhave no further right to continue the grievance. Likewise, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In failure to respond to a grievance by the event that appropriate Employer agent within the union misses a prescribed time limit, limits shall allow Union or grieving member to automatically move the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedurestep.
7.1.3 Section 7.5 Within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of the request for arbitration, the parties shall jointly request a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unless the parties can mutually agree upon an arbitrator to hear the dispute. The parties agree to alternate, on a per case basis, the cost of requesting a panel.
Section 7.6 Within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of such panel, a representative of Union and Employer shall meet and alternately strike names until one (1) arbitrator remains who shall be selected as the impartial arbitrator. Employer shall strike the list first in even years, Union shall strike the list first in odd years.
Section 7.7 Within ten (10) calendar days the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the arbitrator selected shall be notified. Prior to the docketing of the arbitration hearing, the City and the Union agree to meet, at the request of either party, in an attempt to reach a settlement of the grievance. The date for the arbitration hearing shall be determined within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the settlement discussion.
Section 7.8 The parties may mutually agree, or the arbitrator may allow briefs upon an oral motion of one party and the arbitrator determines that written briefs would be important to the disposition of the case.
Section 7.9 With respect to the interpretation, enforcement, or application of the provisions of the Agreement, the decisions, findings, and recommendations of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties to this Agreement; however, the authority and responsibility of Employer as provided by the Charter of the City of Tulsa shall not be usurped in any manner unless specifically amended or modified by this Agreement.
Section 7.10 The arbitrator's authority is strictly limited to the interpretation and application of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall have no jurisdiction to establish a new agreement or any variation or modification of the present Agreement, nor to arbitrate away, in whole or part, any provision of this Agreement or any supplements thereto or amendments thereof; nor shall any wage structures or structure of job classifications covered by this Agreement be subject to arbitration. This shall not preclude individual wage grievances.
Section 7.11 It is specifically and expressly understood that taking an appeal to arbitration constitutes an election of remedies and a waiver of any and all rights by the appealing party and all persons it represents to litigate or otherwise contest the appealed subject matter in any court or other forum. This Section shall not apply to the judicial enforcement of an arbitration award.
Section 7.12 The cost and expenses incurred by the impartial arbitrators shall be shared equally by Union and Employer. If a transcript of the proceedings is requested, then the party so requesting shall pay for it.
Section 7.13 Two (2) representatives from Union and the grieving Employee may be present at the arbitration hearing without loss of pay for time limits specified spent in arbitration if the hearing is scheduled during the Employee's normal work period.
Section 7.14 All issues in a particular arbitration, including issues relating to arbitrability, shall be heard in a single hearing. If additional information becomes available that could affect the second step decision, the parties agree to meet and discuss such information prior to arbitration.
Section 7.15 When an Employee receives written notification of disciplinary action that would result in a monetary loss to the Employee, or the Employee elects the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedin the instances of removal, in writingdemotion or discharge, by the Employer Employee or Union shall have twenty (20) calendar days to grieve the action and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling grievance will be filed at Step 2 of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsthis procedure. The role of the xxxxxxx Human Resources Director or his/her designee shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of conduct a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to hearing as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, set forth in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor 2 within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to receipt of the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union and shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has issue a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within written answer within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature calendar days of the grievancehearing.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 1. A grievance, for the time limits set forth in purpose of this article Article, shall be mandatorydefined as a dispute between an employee or employees and the University, exclusive or between the Union and the University with respect to the interpretation or application of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysthe specific terms of this Agreement.
7.1.1 2. The employee’s representative, with or without the employee who believes that a problem exists with respect to the interpretation or application of the specific terms of the Agreement, shall first discuss the problem in an informal manner with the employee's immediate supervisor within five (5) calendar days of the occurrence of the problem. Reasonable efforts shall be made by the parties involved to resolve the problem informally within seven (7) calendar days. The employee’s representative and the employee will be notified of the disposition by the supervisor.
3. Step 1: If the problem has not been adjusted informally, the employee or employee’s representative shall reduce it to writing and submit a written grievance to the Director of Police and Safety or equivalent campus administrator within five (5) calendar days after notification of disposition provided in paragraph 2. The written grievance shall contain:
a. A concise statement of the events giving rise to the grievance;
b. The specific section of this Agreement alleged to be violated;
c. All evidence available in support of the grievance claimed;
d. A statement as to when the grievance arose, became known or should have become known to the employee; and
e. A statement as to the redress sought by the employee. Upon receipt of the written grievance, a grievance number shall be obtained from the System Office of Human Resources and assigned to the grievance by the Director of Police and Safety or equivalent campus administrator. A written disposition with respect to the grievance shall be rendered by the Director to the employee and the employee’s representative within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance.
4. Step 2: If the disposition is not satisfactory to the Union, the employee or employee’s representative may appeal the grievance in writing to the President or the President's designee within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the notification provided in paragraph 3. The President or the President's designee shall render a disposition in writing to the employee and employee’s representative within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance.
5. Step 3: If the disposition of the President or the President's designee is not satisfactory to the Union, the employee or employee’s representative may appeal the grievance in writing to the Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the notification provided in paragraph 4. The Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee shall render a determination in writing to the employee’s representative within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance.
6. Step 4: In the event that the union misses a time limit, determination of the grievance Chancellor or Chancellor's designee is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced not acceptable to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writingit may, within thirty (30) consecutive working days after the date of that determination or the event which led date the determination is due, request that the matter be submitted to arbitration by notifying the grievance and Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee in writing by certified or registered mail.
a. The arbitration proceedings shall specify be conducted by an arbitrator selected by the nature of Chancellor or the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated Chancellor's designee and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Union within ten (10) consecutive working days after the notice has been received. If the parties fail to agree upon an arbitrator, either may request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or Maine Board of Arbitration to provide an arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the event which led organization.
b. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding with regard to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt dispute consistent with applicable law and this Agreement. The arbitrator shall not have the authority to resolve amend or modify or establish new terms or conditions with respect to this Agreement. Wherever possible the problemarbitrator shall render the decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing and any final written or oral argument.
7.5 The Union c. All fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and the proceedings shall have be borne equally by the right University and the Union. However, each party shall be responsible for bearing the costs of preparing and presenting its own case and compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievancebe made providing it pays for the record.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it 7. All grievances shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysfiled and appealed within the time limits set forth above or they will be deemed waived; provided, however, that the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature time limits may be extended by mutual agreement, of the grievanceappropriate Union representative and the University administrator at any step of the above procedure.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatorysettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.) All written grievances shall contain the following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
a) name(s) of the grievant or grievants, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysif applicable.
7.1.1 In b) a brief summary of the event that facts giving rise to the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandonedalleged violation.
7.1.2 In c) citation of the event that section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated.
d) the employer misses a time limit, date of the alleged violation.
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in accordance with this procedure. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Two. paid time to discuss and attempt to resolve the grievance. This meeting shall be held within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of the Step Two grievance. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the head of the unit shall provide a decision in writing to the grievant and the union representative with a copy to the appropriate Human Resources Department. The time limits specified parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. If the grievance procedure remains unresolved, the Union may be extended for such time submit it to Step Three as mutually agreeddescribed below. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the Xxxx or equivalent administrative officer shall provide a decision, in writing, to the grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. An issue not raised by the Employer Union in the Step Three grievance shall not proceed to arbitration unless mutually agreed between the parties. The Union will make a good faith effort to reduce the ninety (90) calendar day time limit whenever possible and particularly in cases involving a continuing back pay liability. Within ten (10) calendar days from the Union's request for arbitration the Union and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for University shall select an orderly arbitrator from an agreed upon list of arbitrators. The University and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsmay mutually agree to an arbitrator outside their agreed upon list. The role If the parties are unable to agree on a list of arbitrators, then the xxxxxxx parties shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedselect, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led Union's request for arbitration, an arbitrator from a panel provided by the Bureau of Mediation Services or the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall have ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the list to select an arbitrator in the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 following manner: The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve strike one name from the grievance during list, the discussion with University shall then strike one name, and the employee's supervisor, it process will be repeated and the remaining person shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within the arbitrator. The parties shall have ten (10) consecutive workdays, calendar days following the Union shall submit selection of the grievance in writing arbitrator to jointly notify the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services arbitrator of the parties’ selection with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancerequest for available hearing dates. The parties agree that arbitration hearings involving possible monetary liabilities shall be given first priority in scheduling.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1
8.01 The parties agree purpose of this Article is to provide an orderly procedure for the resolution and disposition of grievances.
8.02 A grievance is an allegation by an employee, the Union, or the Company that one party has violated this Agreement or by an employee who has completed the time limits set forth in this article probationary period that he has been unjustly disciplined or discharged. An alleged violation of the Employment Standards Act may also be the subject of a grievance.
8.03 Step 1
(a) An employee initiates a grievance by verbally notifying his Supervisor that he has a grievance and then providing the Supervisor with the details and circumstances of the matter, along with the remedy sought. Such an employee may request the presence of an available xxxxxxx at the meeting.
(b) This must occur within five (5) working days of the incident giving rise to the grievance. The Supervisor must respond verbally to the grievance within five (5) working days after hearing the grievance.
(c) If the employee is satisfied with the Supervisor's response, the matter is concluded and neither the grievance nor the response shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysbinding or used as a precedent by the Company or the Union.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit(a) Failing satisfactory settlement at Step 1, the grievance is deemed may be reduced to be abandonedwriting within five (5) working days of the response in Step 1 and submitted to the Site Manager. Upon receipt of such grievance the Site Manager shall issue a written response within five (5) working days.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit(a) Failing satisfactory settlement at Step 2, the grievance shall be advanced submitted to the next step in Company head office and a meeting to discuss the grievance procedureshall be arranged between the grievor, Xxxxxxx, Union Business Agent and Employer Representatives at a mutually agreed-to time and date.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may (b) A formal response will be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, issued by the Employer and to the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, 's Business Agent within thirty five (305) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemabove noted meeting.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree 1. A grievance shall mean a written complaint by a member of the bargaining unit that the time limits set forth there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of working conditions, fringe benefits, or wages, specified in this article Agreement.
2. The purpose for this procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible administrative level, equitable solutions to grievances which may arise.
3. All grievance proceedings, but not necessarily the grievance itself, shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundayskept confidential, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance proceedings shall be advanced informal, as is mutually agreeable. Records shall be kept by all parties to the next grievance. The number of days indicated in each step in listed below shall be considered the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in maximum allowable to all parties, and every effort shall be made to expedite the grievance procedure proceedings. Time restrictions herein may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer mutual agreement. The employee(s) and the Union.
7.2 In order employer agree to provide for an orderly and speedy process for follow the settling of grievances, procedures outlined in the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as followsfollowing steps:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union Step 1: Any Claim shall submit the grievance first be presented in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy most immediate supervisor, within five (5) working days of event, or five (5) working days of employee’s knowledge of event. The Supervisor will respond to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature oral grievance within five (5) working days from notice of the oral grievance.
Step 2: Failing to reach a satisfactory agreement, the employee shall discuss the grievance with the Chief Xxxxxxx or his/her designated representative. The Chief Xxxxxxx may designate an assistant xxxxxxx for each shift to handle grievances in his/her absence. If the Chief Xxxxxxx has a grievance, the Business Agent may represent him/her.
Step 3: If a satisfactory resolution of the claim cannot be reached through the Chief Xxxxxxx, then a formal written grievance shall be presented by the Chief Xxxxxxx or his/her designee to the Director of Buildings and Grounds within ten
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 Section 1. Any bargaining unit member may bring a grievance. The parties agree that term "grievance"
Section 2. Any grievance not filed or advanced within the time limits set forth in this article herein shall
Section 3. Most grievances arise from misunderstanding which should be promptly
Section 4. Any grievance which cannot be informally resolved shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.processed only in
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.A. STEP ONE
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards1. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee A bargaining unit member who feels believes they have a grievance shall notify will reduce their grievance to writing by completing in full the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s grievance form and presenting such grievance to their supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days after the supervisor's answer in the informal process. The written grievance shall state the specific Article(s) and Section(s) of this Agreement or State law alleged to have been violated, a statement of the event which led relevant facts, and the specific relief requested. Any supervisor or other administrator designated to hear first level grievances will hold a meeting with the grievance grievant and a designated union representative within ten (10) working days following submission of the grievance. The grievant shall be given written notification of the time and date of the meeting at least one (1) day in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemadvance thereof.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. 2. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworking days after the first step meeting, the Union shall submit supervisor will answer the grievance in writing on the grievance form and return it to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services bargaining unit member and the designated union representative.
3. If the bargaining unit member is not satisfied with a copy the answer, they may appeal said answer by returning the completed grievance form within ten (10) working days of receipt of the answer to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancedepartmental representative. The grievance shall, then proceed to Step Two.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 2.1. Realizing that there should be an organized procedure to facilitate the resolution of grievances, the Board and the Council hereby establish an agreement to set forth the approved steps.
2.1.1. A determined effort shall be made to settle grievances at the lowest possible level in the established procedure. There shall be no suspension of services or interference with the operations of the school system during the time which is necessary to get a resolution of the problem causing the grievance. Meetings or discussions involving grievances shall not interfere with teaching duties or classroom instruction. Both parties agree that the grievance proceedings will be kept as informal and confidential as may be appropriate at any level of the procedure.
2.1.2. For the purpose of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a claim by a grievant (an employee or employees or the PFA/Council based upon the violation, interpretation, or application of this Agreement.
2.1.3. Grievances will be processed in the following manner and within the stated time limits. The time limits set forth in this article stated herein shall be mandatoryinterpreted to mean “school days” (excluding weekend days, exclusive of Saturdaysholidays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 or unpaid days during the work year). In the event a grievance is filed on or after May 1, the time limits may consist of calendar days or other mutually-acceptable limitations so that the union misses a matter may be resolved before the close of the school year, or as soon as possible thereafter. Extensions of time limit, the grievance is deemed to limits must be abandonedconfirmed in writing.
7.1.2 In 2.1.4. For employees who meet the event that definition of “teacher” under the employer misses provisions of ORS 342.815(9) and pursuant to ORS 342.895(5), a time limit, the grievance moratorium shall be advanced to the next step in the placed on grievance proceduretimelines while an employee is on a program of assistance.
7.1.3 The time limits specified 2.1.4.1. No grievance or other claim of violation of applicable evaluation procedures or fundamental unfairness in the grievance procedure may a program of assistance for improvement shall be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Unionfiled while a teacher is on a program of assistance.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for 2.1.4.2. This moratorium shall end when the settling plan of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsassistance is completed. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedemployee/Council will, in writingthen, within have thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led workdays to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged file/continue grievances that were subject to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemmoratorium.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 6 01 Any employee and/or his xxxxxxx or committeeman may discuss any grievance with the immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall state his decision to the xxxxxxx or committeeman within one (1) working day or at a time mutually agreed upon.
6.02 If no settlement is reached under 6.01, then within three (3) working days the grievance shall be explained in writing and presented to the General Manager.
6.03 The General Manager shall within an additional three (3) working days either accept the grievance as submitted or reply in writing explaining in detail why the grievance has been rejected.
6.04 The Grievance Committee shall within a further three (3) working days either withdraw the grievance or request a meeting with the General Manager to discuss specifically the Union's written grievance, and Management's written rejection. Minutes of this meeting will be kept by one (1) of the participants, and approved and initiated by all participants at the end of the meeting.
6.05 The written submissions of the Union (Section 6.02) and Management (Section 6.03) along with the minutes described in (Section 6.04) and the Collective Agreement will be submitted to an independent jointly appointed arbitrator
6.06 The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties agree that and upon the employee involved.
6.07 Except in cases of severe insubordination or where continued employment of the employee puts the Company or its employees at risk, no disciplinary action will be initiated under the decision of the arbitrator has been rendered.
6.08 The Union or Management shall have the right to initiate group grievances, or grievances of a general nature, under this Article.
6.09 Should the Union or Company fail to carry on a grievance within the time limits set forth out in this article Article, or agreed upon, then the grievance shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In 6.10 At any stage of the event that the employer misses a time limitGrievance Procedure including arbitration, the grievance conferring parties may have the assistance of the employee or employees concerned, and any necessary witnesses. All reasonable arrangements will be made to permit the conferring parties to have access to the plant, to view disputed operations and to confer with the necessary witnesses.
6.11 If there should be an accumulation of grievances to be referred to arbitration, one arbitrator shall be advanced engaged to the next step in the grievance proceduredeal with all such grievances and disputes.
7.1.3 6.12 The time arbitrator shall not have the authority to alter, modify, or amend any part of this agreement, nor to make any decisions inconsistent with the provisions thereof, but shall have the authority, within the above limitations to dispose of the grievances in a just and equitable manner.
6.13 Time limits specified referred to in this Article including the grievance procedure referral to arbitration may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Unionmutual agreement.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties 6.14 Each of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role parties agrees to share the expense of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemArbitrator.
7.5 6.15 The Union shall have parties will select the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievanceArbitrator by mutual agreement.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.
7.1 The parties agree that For purpose of the time limits set forth in grievance procedure, grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of any term or terms of this article Agreement.
7.2 Grievances shall be mandatoryresolved in the following manner:
Step 1. An employee and/or the UNION Xxxxxxx claiming a violation of the terms of this Agreement shall, exclusive within ten (10) calendar days after the occurrence of Saturdaysthe event giving rise to the grievance, Sundaysor ten (10) calendar days after the employee, and General Holidaysthrough use of reasonable diligence, gained knowledge of the occurrence, meet on an informal basis with the immediate supervisor, as designated by the EMPLOYER, in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Supervisor shall attempt to resolve the grievance within ten (10) calendar days.
7.1.1 Step 2. In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed not satisfactorily resolved by the Supervisor, the employee and/or UNION Xxxxxxx may reduce the alleged grievance to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In writing to serve it upon the event that Department Head within ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the employer misses a time limit, EMPLOYER'S Step 1 answer. The written statement of the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify set forth the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses facts on which it is based, the alleged section(s) of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated Agreement violated, and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makerelief requested. The grievance Department Head shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along meet with the employeegrieving parties, will discuss it with attempt to resolve the employee’s supervisor grievance, and serve the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer upon the UNION within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to meeting.
Step 3. If the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt remains unresolved, the UNION may proceed to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within Step 3 within ten (10) consecutive workdays, calendar days following receipt of the Union shall submit EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer by presenting the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services Council Administrator. The Council Administrator shall meet with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature grieving parties within ten (10) calendar days after receiving notice of the grievanceUNION'S intention to proceed with the grievance pursuant to Step 3.
Step 4. Either party may request mediation or arbitration by serving a written notice on the other party of their intention to proceed with mediation or arbitration within ten
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Samples: Labor Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidayssettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.
7.1.1 In ) All written grievances shall contain the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be abandoned.in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
7.1.2 In a) name(s) of the event that grievant or grievants, if applicable;
b) a brief summary of the employer misses a time limit, facts giving rise to the alleged violation;
c) citation of the section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated;
d) the date of the alleged violation;
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in accordance with this procedure. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Two. A representative of the appropriate Human Resources Department shall hold a meeting between the head of the unit, the grievant, and the designated union representative on Employer paid time to discuss and attempt to resolve the grievance. This meeting shall be held within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of the Step Two grievance. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the head of the unit shall provide a decision in writing to the grievant and the union representative with a copy to the appropriate Human Resources Department. The time limits specified parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. If the grievance procedure remains unresolved, the Union may be extended for such time submit it to Step Three as mutually agreeddescribed below. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the hearing officer shall provide a decision, in writing, to the grievant and the Union representative with a copy to the appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. An issue not raised by the Employer Union in the Step Three grievance shall not proceed to arbitration unless mutually agreed between the parties. Within ten (10) calendar days from the Union's request for arbitration the Union and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for University shall select an orderly arbitrator from an agreed upon list of arbitrators. The University and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsmay mutually agree to an arbitrator outside their agreed upon list. The role If the parties are unable to agree on a list of arbitrators, then the xxxxxxx parties shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedselect, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led Union's request for arbitration, an arbitrator from a panel provided by the Bureau of Mediation Services or the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall have ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the list to select an arbitrator in the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 following manner: The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve strike one name from the grievance during list, the discussion with University shall then strike one name, and the employee's supervisor, it process will be repeated and the remaining person shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit arbitrator. The arbitrator will then be jointly notified by the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services parties of selection with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancerequest for available hearing dates. The parties agree that arbitration hearings involving possible monetary liabilities shall be given first priority in scheduling.
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 3 A. Problems arising in connection with the time limits set forth in this article application or interpretation of the 4 Agreement shall be mandatorysubmitted as a grievance in accordance with the procedures 5 of this Article; provided, exclusive however, it is the express intent of Saturdays, Sundays, the parties that 6 grievances be adjusted informally whenever possible and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In at the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 first level of 7 supervision. The time limits specified contained in the grievance this procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by 8 mutual agreement of the Employer and the UnionAssociation. Grievances may be, by 9 mutual consent of the parties, referred back for further consideration or 10 discussion to a prior step or advanced to a higher step of their grievance 11 procedure. 13 GSRMC Article 16 Dismissal—Vice President of Operations 14 Dismissal grievances must be filed in writing within the first fourteen (14) days 15 following the dismissal and shall be initially filed with the VP of Operations 16 Services or designee.
7.2 In order 18 1. Step One: The employee shall first submit a written grievance, signed by 19 the employee directly involved in the occurrence on which the grievance is 20 based, to provide for an orderly and speedy process for Director, Home Health within fourteen (14) days of the settling time 21 when the employee should reasonably have known of grievancesthe occurrence on 22 which the grievance is based, but in any event within forty-five (45) days 23 following the occurrence of the matter being grieved. At this step, the Employer acknowledges 24 employee may seek the rights and duties assistance of the Union Grievance Committee and StewardsAssociation in presenting 25 his/her case. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist Director, Home Health will meet with the preparation and presentation of a nurse to 26 consider the grievance commencing with clause 7.3 belowwithin fourteen (14) days. When a xxxxxxx assists with The Director will respond 27 to the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty fourteen (3014) consecutive working days of the event which led Step One 28 meeting.
30 2. Step Two: If the grievant is not satisfied with the Director's response or 31 has not received a response within the timeframes set forth above, the 32 employee shall have fourteen (14) additional days to submit it to the Vice 33 President of Operations and Support Services or designee who shall 34 endeavor to settle the complaint. Within fourteen (14) days after 1 presentation of the grievance to the Vice President of Operations and 2 Support Services , the parties shall specify schedule a meeting to be held at a 3 mutually convenient time (which may be outside the nature fourteen (14) day 4 period) to attempt to resolve the matter. The Vice President of Operations 5 and Support Services shall issue a written response to the grievant and 6 the Association within fourteen (14) days following the meeting.
8 3. Step Three: If the grievant is not satisfied with the resolution at Step 9 Three, the employee shall have fourteen (14) additional days to refer the 10 grievance to the Medical Center President/CEO or designee. A meeting 11 with the Medical Center President/CEO or her/his designee will be held 12 within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the referral, who will issue a written 13 response to the grievant and the Association within fourteen (14) days 14 following such meeting.
16 4. Step Four: If the issue is not resolved at the President/CEO level, then the 17 Association may, within fourteen (14) days of the President's/CEO's 18 decision, request that the Medical Center participate in non-binding 19 mediation through the Federal Mediation or Conciliation Service. If the 20 Medical Center does not agree to mediation or if mediation does not result 21 in resolution of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2Association may, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten fourteen (1014) consecutive working 22 days of the event which led Medical Center's decision not to participate in mediation or 23 within fourteen (14) days of the mediation session, refer the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve 24 a neutral party selected from a list of names supplied by the problemFederal 25 Mediation and Conciliation Service. The decision of the neutral party as 26 arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties and each party shall pay one- 27 half (1/2) of the arbitrator's fee. The arbitrator shall not have authority to 28 add to, modify or detract from the provisions of this Agreement. The 29 Hospital and Association agree to jointly request that the arbitrator issue 30 the written decision within thirty (30) days of the closing of the hearing or 31 submission of the briefs whichever is later.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate 1 5. Only disciplinary grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has may be placed in a grievancenurse's personnel file.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor3 B. As used in this Article, it 'days' shall be dealt with as follows:mean calendar days.
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance1 HOME HEALTH PROVISIONS
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 24.01 Should a dispute arise between the University and any employee regarding the interpretation or alleged violation of the provisions of this Agreement, the following grievance procedure will be followed:
STEP 1 The parties agree that employee shall first discuss the time limits set forth in this article complaint with her/his immediate supervisor and may have a Committeeperson present if so desired. If the employee is not satisfied the employee shall be mandatorythen, exclusive of Saturdayswithin two (2) working days, Sundayspresent a grievance on the approved grievance form to the immediate supervisor who shall, and General Holidayswithin two (2) working days, give the employee a written reply.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, STEP 2 If the grievance is deemed not resolved, it shall be forwarded by the Committeeperson to be abandonedthe employee's department head within three (3) working days after receipt of the written reply in Step 1. The employee's department head shall, within three (3) working days, render the reply in writing. The Union Committee shall consider the department head's reply and, if it is not satisfactory, the Union Committee shall refer the grievance to the Director of Human Resources within three (3) working days.
7.1.2 In STEP 3 When the event that grievance is referred by the employer misses a time limitUnion Committee to the Director of Human Resources, the grievance parties shall be advanced meet within five (5) working days in which time they will try to resolve the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsgrievance. The role Director of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedHuman Resources shall, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of days, render a reply in writing.
24.02 If the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt parties are unable to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union or the University may refer the matter to arbitration within ten (30) days. Prior to such referral, the parties may agree to use the services of a Grievance Mediator. The cost of such Grievance Mediator shall submit be shared equally between the parties.
24.03 All time limits may be extended by written mutual agreement.
24.04 Any grievance in writing to not filed within five (5) working days after the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to occurrence which is the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature basis of the grievance, or within five (5) working days after the employee should reasonably have had knowledge of the said event, shall be deemed to have been waived and shall not be considered.
24.05 Time limits shall be computed by excluding Saturdays, Sundays and paid holidays.
24.06 In circumstances where Steps 1 and 2 do not involve the immediate supervisor, the parties may mutually agree to move directly to Step 3.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that Section 3.1 Any dispute as to the time limits interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be considered a grievance and shall be resolved by the procedure set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General HolidaysArticle.
7.1.1 In Section 3.2 The Company agrees to recognize a Union Grievance Committee composed of the event that President, Vice President, Recording Secretary and the union misses a time limitChief Stewards, one from each designated district, for the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In purpose of negotiating and settling grievances with the event that Company in the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in Third Step of the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 Section 3.3 Grievances may be presented at any time. Union Representatives shall not lose paid time in connection with the brief presentations of grievances in the first and second steps during working hours with the understanding that neither the grievant nor the Union Representative will abuse this procedure. When a Union Representative requests time off to handle a Labor/Management issue during working hours or to attend a meeting of the Grievance Committee with representatives of management during such hours, he shall request such time off from his supervisor and an xxxxxxx effort will be made for his release. It is the intent of the parties to minimize any loss in production through application of this Article and the parties will cooperate to prevent abuse of this intent. An employee who has been discharged or given a disciplinary suspension shall, before leaving the plant, be permitted to see the Chief Xxxxxxx or other Union designated Representative in their absence, at a location designated by the Company, if he requests this privilege of his supervisor.
Section 3.4 The time limits specified in first step of the grievance procedure may is for the employee and Xxxxxxx or his designated representative if requested, to discuss the nature of the matter at issue with his supervisor. Any settlement agreed to at this step will be extended for such time as mutually agreedwithout precedent. Grievances will be presented within five (5) working days of the occurrence. The supervisor will respond within five
Section 3.5 If the problem is not resolved following discussion with the supervisor, it will be presented in writing, writing within five (5) working days to the appropriate Human Resource Representative by the Employer employee and/or Union Representative, and it will be answered in writing within five (5) working days after the Uniondiscussion. Any settlement agreed to at this step will be without precedent.
7.2 In order Section 3.6 Third step grievances shall be presented to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling Labor Relations Department in writing within five (5) working days of grievances, the Employer acknowledges second step answer. The Company will set a meeting to occur within ten (10) working days from the rights and duties time the grievance is presented in writing unless agreed otherwise. The Company will respond in writing to the office of the Union Grievance Committee and StewardsRecording Secretary within ten (10) working days after the third step meeting. The role Termination grievances shall be expedited to the third step of the xxxxxxx grievance process.
Section 3.7 If the Union wishes to submit a dispute to arbitration, it shall do so by filing with the Manager of Labor Relations within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Company's written response, a written request for arbitration listing the particular grievance(s) to be arbitrated. Only one (1) grievance shall be to assist with arbitrated in any one proceeding before an arbitrator.
Section 3.8 In the preparation and presentation event arbitration is requested, a panel of five arbitrators shall be jointly requested from the Federal
Section 3.9 In the event of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists applicable in more than one designated district, the Union may file such at the third step of the grievance procedure with the presentation of Labor Relations Department. The Company shall have the right in its discretion, to remand a grievance during within five (5) working hours she shall suffer no loss days to the appropriate Operational Group for processing in accordance with the grievance procedure. If not remanded within five (5) working days, it will be processed through the remaining steps of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered the grievance procedure by the scope of this Agreement Labor Relations Department.
Section 3.10 No grievance settlement or arbitration award shall be referred retroactive to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitteddate more than ten (10) working days
Section 3.11 At the time a grievance is granted in any step, in writing, the Company will meet the demand and/or agreed to settlement of the grievance within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemunless mutually agreed otherwise.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree A grievance is defined as a dispute limited to the application or interpretation of this Agreement, except that complaints which allege a violation of the time State Merit Rules may be processed under this procedure through Step Four.
7.2 Employees whose attendance is required by the grievance procedure (as outlined in this Agreement) may attend hearings during their regularly scheduled working hours without loss of compensation. Employees attending such hearings outside of regularly scheduled working hours shall not be eligible for pay for attendance at such hearings.
7.3 Time limits as set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure Agreement may be extended for such time as mutually agreedextended, in writing, by agreement of the Employer and parties. If no extension is requested by the Union, the grievance will be considered settled on the basis of the State’s decision; however, if the State fails to request an extension of time, the grievance may be processed at the next level of the procedure.
7.2 In order 7.4 Employees and their immediate supervisor are encouraged to provide discuss disagreements that may arise under this Agreement and seek and agree upon remedies consistent with the terms set forth in the agreement. Where this cannot be achieved to the satisfaction of an employee, recourse shall be through the grievance procedures commencing at Step 1, other than for an orderly and speedy process appeals of dismissals or suspension, or for the settling of class grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties all of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx which shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence filed initially at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have To facilitate the right to originate grievances on behalf efficient administration of any employee who feels this Agreement, it is understood that she has whenever a grievanceState official is specified herein, a designee may be substituted.
7.6 Failing Grievance requests must be submitted in writing and include a brief description of the alleged violation, date of violation and the collective bargaining section allegedly violated and signed by the employee(s) and appropriate Xxxxxxx, and must be submitted to resolve DSCYF Labor Relations electronically at XXXXX_xxxxx_xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx or by U.S. mail at 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xx, Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 within the timeline as outlined below.
7.7 A copy of the written decision shall be distributed to the grievant and those Union representatives present at the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisormeeting, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. President, within the nature of the grievancetimeframes as outlined in this Article below.
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 22.01 The parties agree that to this Agreement recognize the time limits set forth stewards and the CLAC Representative specified in this article Article 3 as the agents through which employees shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, process their grievances and General Holidaysreceive settlement thereof.
7.1.1 In 22.02 The Employer or the event that Union shall not be required to consider or process any grievance which arose out of any action or condition more than five (5) work days after the union misses subject of such grievance occurred. If the action or condition is of a time limitcontinuing or recurring nature, this limitation period shall not begin to run until the grievance is deemed action or condition has ceased. The limitation period shall not apply to be abandoneddifferences arising between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, application or administration of this Agreement.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 22.03 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy processing grievances shall be submittedas follows:
Step 1 Should the employee be dissatisfied with the immediate supervisor’s disposition of the complaint, in writingthe employee may, within thirty with the assistance of his xxxxxxx, refer such matter on a written grievance form supplied by the Union to their immediate supervisor no later than five (305) consecutive working days from the date of the event which led to verbal reply of the immediate supervisor. The complaint shall constitute a formal grievance at Step 1. The immediate supervisor shall answer the grievance and in writing within three (3) working days. The grievance shall specify contain a brief statement of the nature of the grievance, indicate the articles relief sought and be signed by the employee or clauses the employees involved.
Step 2 Should the employee be dissatisfied with the disposition of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 21, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a the grievance shall notify may be referred to the UnionManagement Committee, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten five (105) consecutive working days of the event which led to immediate supervisor’s reply. The Management Committee, shall answer the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisorwriting, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancewithin five
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the 15 A. A grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In defined as any dispute between the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer Union and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly Employer, or 16 between a nurse who has successfully completed the introductory period and speedy process for the settling of grievances, 17 Employer over the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties Employer’s interpretation or application of the Union Grievance Committee and StewardsAgreement. The role of All 18 grievances which arise during the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope term of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with resolved as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays19 Step 1: The employee or the Association, the Union on an employee’s or group of 20 employees’ behalf, shall submit the present his/her grievance in writing on the “Official 21 Grievance Form,” or facsimile, to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services Director of Operations within twenty-one 22 (21)thirty (30) days from the date of the occurrence or the date when the nurse 23 should have reasonably known of the occurrence. The written grievance 24 statement shall include:
26 a. The date the grievance occurred;
27 b. A description of the problem;
28 c. The contract provisions alleged to be violated; and
29 d. The remedy sought. 31 The Director of Operations or designee shall meet with the grievant within fourteen 32 (14) calendar days of receipt of the grievance. At this meeting, every effort shall 33 be made to find a mutually satisfactory solution to the grievance. The Director of
1 Operations or designee shall give a written reply to the grievant with a copy to the Superintendent 2 Association within fourteen (14) calendar days after the meeting.
4 Step 2: If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, the grievant or the grievant’s 5 representative may submit a written appeal that the grievance be heard by the 6 Area Vice President within fourteen (14) calendar days. After conferring with the 7 grievant and supervisor, the Area Vice President or designee will recommend a 8 solution in writing which shall be delivered to the grievant and the Association within 9 ten (10) calendar days. 11 If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, either party may submit the issue 12 to arbitration by filing a written request with the other within fourteen (14) calendar 13 days from the time that the grievant’s representative receives the proposed 16 Employer and Association will attempt to agree on a neutral arbitrator to 17 hear the grievance, and with mutual agreement may submit multiple grievances to 18 the same arbitrator. If the parties are unable to reach agreement on an arbitrator, 19 the moving party will request a panel of Schools outlining: i. the nature seven (7) members of the grievanceNational 20 Academy of Arbitrators with their principal place of residence in Oregon or 21 Washington from the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service provided, however, 22 that the request must be mailed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of 23 the Association request to refer the grievance to arbitration. The parties shall 24 equally share the cost of the list. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving 25 the list, the parties will alternately strike names from the list, with the moving party 26 to strike the first name, until one (1) name remains, and he/she shall serve as 27 arbitrator. Either party may require that an official record of the proceedings be 28 prepared by a professional reporter and that a copy be provided to the arbitrator.
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 86 A grievance is an alleged misapplication or a misinterpretation of the terms and conditions of this 87 Agreement. 88 The parties agree that following steps will be followed in the time limits set forth Grievance Procedure:
89 I. Grievances in this article shall order to be mandatory, exclusive considered and be subject to adjustments must be made in writing 90 and signed by the aggrieved employee or employees. A grievance may be also filed on behalf 91 of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In an employee or employees by the event that Association at Large. An informal meeting will be held to 92 resolve the union misses a time limit, issue before the grievance is deemed formally filed. If not resolved the grievance will be 93 presented to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the principal or other first level supervisor within fifteen (15) days after the grievant 94 knew or should have known of the event that giving rise to the employer misses grievance. The first level supervisor 95 will render a time limitwritten decision to the Association and the affected member(s) within ten (10) days 96 after receipt of the written filing. 97
98 II. If the action in Article 8 Section I fails to resolve the grievance to the satisfaction of the affected 99 parties, the grievance shall be advanced referred to the next step Superintendent by the Association and within ten 100 (10) teacher days of the supervisor's response in Article 8 Section I the Superintendent shall 101 reply to the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in within ten (10) days after the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, is presented to the 102 Superintendent in writing, by . 103 104 III. If the Employer and action in Article 8 Section II fails to resolve the Union.
7.2 In order grievance to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties satisfaction of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of affected 105 parties the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedthe Board through its Secretary, in writing, within thirty 106 fifteen (3015) consecutive working days of the event which led to time permitted for the grievance and Superintendent's response. The Board shall specify reply 107 at the nature next official Board meeting after receipt of notice of the grievance, . A written decision of 108 the articles or clauses of Board will be provided to the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor grievant within ten (10) consecutive working days of after the event which led meeting on the 109 grievance. Failure to take action within the time period by the Board shall be considered a denial 110 and the Association may take the matter to the grievance next step. 112 IV. If the action in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing Article 8 Section III fails to resolve the grievance during to the discussion with satisfaction of the employee's supervisoraffected 113 parties, it within fifteen (15) days the Association Executive Council will determine if the grievance 114 shall be dealt referred to binding arbitration in accordance with as follows:
a. Within Section 903 of the Pennsylvania 115 Employee Relations Act. If the grievance fails to meet the criteria of Section 903 of the Act, the 116 decision of the Board in Article 8 Section III shall be final. 117 118 The arbitrator will be selected by the parties jointly within ten (10) consecutive workdaysdays after the Arbitration 119 notice has been served. If the parties fail to select an arbitrator, the Union appointment of an arbitrator 120 shall submit be made in accordance with the Labor Arbitration Rules of the Bureau of Mediation in 121 effect on the date of execution of this Agreement. 122 The levels of supervision are: 123 Elementary - Building Principal, Assistant to the Superintendent, Superintendent and Board 124 Middle School - Building Principal, Assistant to the Superintendent, Superintendent and Board 125 Secondary- Building Principal, Assistant to the Superintendent, Superintendent and Board 126 “Days” as used throughout this procedure shall be teacher work days except between school 127 terms when days shall be those when 12-month district office personnel are scheduled to work. 128 129 A grievance may be initiated at the level of the supervisor who made the decision/took action 130 under which the grievance in writing arose and who has the authority to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with render a copy decision to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceremedy.
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the Section 1. A grievance shall be advanced to any disagreement or dispute which arises concerning the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreedapplication, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling meaning or interpretation of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsthis Agreement. The role of the xxxxxxx written grievance shall be to assist with filed using the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 belowprocedure in Section 2. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy Overtime grievances shall be submittedsubmitted directly to the Human Resource Manager.
Section 2. Any employee, with notice to the Union, or the Union on the employee's behalf may file a grievance at Step 1 in writingwriting with his/her immediate supervisor, with a copy to the HR Manager within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led alleged action or that date the employee or the Union knew or should have known of the alleged action. The parties agree it is in their mutual interest to resolve problems at the lowest level possible and, therefore will communicate openly at all steps of the process either by phone conversation or meeting. Grievances shall not be frivolous and shall be submitted on the AFSCME Grievance Form and shall contain the articles alleged to have been violated, the specific reasons why the employee feels the articles were violated, and the specific remedy(s) requested. Any grievance that does not fulfill these standards may be found invalid by an arbitrator.
a. The Union or the immediate supervisor may request a meeting with the other party to discuss the grievance. The supervisor, grievant or xxxxxxx shall not be required to meet during non-work hours, however, the parties understand that schedules may preclude such meeting unless someone volunteers to attend on non-duty time. If a meeting is held the immediate supervisor's detailed response will be reduced to writing within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance. A copy of the response will be sent to the Union and to the HR Manager.
b. If no meeting occurs in accordance with (a) above, the immediate supervisor shall give a detailed response in writing within seven (7) calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance. A copy will be sent to the Union and the HR Manager.
Step 2. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, it may be appealed to the Program Administrator within fifteen (15) calendar days after the supervisor's response was due.
a. The Union or Program Administrator may request a meeting with the other party to discuss the grievance. The Program Administrator, Union xxxxxxx or grievant shall not be required to meet during non-duty hours, however, the parties understand that schedules may preclude such a meeting unless someone volunteers to attend on non-duty time. If a meeting is held the Program Administrator's detailed response will be reduced to writing within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance. A copy of the response will be sent to the Union and to the HR Manager.
b. If the Program Administrator does not wish to meet in accordance with (a) above, he/she shall respond in writing to the grievance and shall specify within seven (7) calendar days from the nature date of receipt of the grievance. A copy of the response will be sent to the Union and to the HR Manager.
Step 3. If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 2, it may be appealed to the HR Manager or his/her designee within fifteen (15) calendar days after the response at Step 2 is due. The HR Manager or his/her designee shall respond by either arranging a meeting or responding with a written decision within fifteen (15) days. If a meeting is held the HR Manager or his/her designee shall respond to the employee or Union within fifteen (15) days from the date of the meeting.
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 3, the Union may appeal to the Department of Administrative Services within fifteen (15) calendar days following the receipt of the response at Step 3. The Department of Administrative Services shall respond within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the grievance. In the event the response from the Department of Administrative Services is acceptable to the Union, such response shall have the same force and effect as a decision or award of an arbitrator, and shall be final and binding on all and they will abide thereby.
Section 3. Time limits may be extended by agreement of the parties confirmed in writing.
Section 4. The Union or the grievant shall not expand upon the original elements and substance of the written grievance. Prior to Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure, the Union or the employee may however, modify for the purpose of clarity, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be cited as being violated and the remedy or correction that requested prior to filing at Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure. Improper expansions may, however, be the basis for an arbitrator to find a grievance invalid if the Employer is requested to makehas identified the problem by the Step 4 response. The grievance shall commence All so called "group" grievances must be specific at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days initial step of the event which led to grievance procedure and must detail the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysarticles violated, the Union shall submit employees affected and the reasons for both. Issues of vagueness and/or overbreadth remaining at the time of arbitration may be the basis for an arbitrator to find a group grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceinvalid.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the time limits set forth in this article matter is not resolved by informal discussion, it shall be mandatorysettled in accordance with the following procedure. (These informal discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance.) All written grievances shall contain the following (Step 1 grievances are not expected to be in writing and do not require detailing of the items listed below):
a) name(s) of the grievant or grievants, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysif applicable.
7.1.1 In b) a brief summary of the event that facts giving rise to the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandonedalleged violation.
7.1.2 In c) citation of the event that section or subsections of this Agreement alleged to have been violated.
d) the employer misses a time limit, date of the alleged violation.
e) the specific remedy requested. Any written grievance shall filed at Step Two or Three not in accordance with the above requirements may be advanced denied on the basis of improper filing and may be appealed to the next step Step in accordance with this procedure. The supervisor shall respond to the grievant with a copy of the response to the Xxxxxxx within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting. If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 remains unresolved, the Union may submit it to Step Two. appropriate Human Resources Department. The time limits specified parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the grievant and the supervisor. If the grievance procedure remains unresolved, the Union may be extended for such time submit it to Step Three as mutually agreeddescribed below. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the Xxxx or equivalent administrative officer shall provide a decision, in writing, by to the Employer grievant and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services representative with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. appropriate Human Resources Department. The parties are limited to two (2) representatives each, in addition to the nature of grievant and the grievancesupervisor. An issue not raised by the Union in the Step Three grievance shall not proceed to arbitration unless mutually agreed between the parties.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, 23.1 It is recognized and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, accepted by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly Union that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties responsibilities of the Union Grievance Committee employees and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall therefore be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance accomplished during working hours she only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The xxxxxxx involved and a grieving employee shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during working hours, provided, the xxxxxxx and the employee have notified and received the approval of regular earnings. Policy Grievancetheir supervisor to be absent to process a grievance and that such absence would not be detrimental to the work programs of the Employer.
7.3 Grievances 23.2 The procedure established by this Article shall be the sole and exclusive procedure for the processing of grievances, which are defined as an alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. It is understood that issues not related to terms and conditions of employment (for example: topics listed in Civil Service Rule 26 III A, B, C: performance reviews, examinations, and classification) shall continue to be processed in accordance with the grievance procedure outlined in the Civil Service Rules. Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
Step 1 Upon the occurrence of an individual nature but are generally applicable alleged violation of this Agreement, the employee involved shall attempt to employees covered resolve the matter on an informal basis with the employee’s supervisor. If the matter is not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction by the scope of this Agreement shall informal discussion, it may be reduced to writing and referred to as a policy grievanceStep 2 by the Union. Policy grievances The written grievance shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify set forth the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses facts on which it is based, the alleged section(s) of the
Step 2 Within seven (7) calendar days after receiving the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the written grievance a designated Employer is requested to make. The grievance supervisor shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along meet with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx Union Xxxxxxx and attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 grievance. If, as a result of this meeting, the grievance remains unresolved, the Employer shall reply in writing to the Union within three (3) calendar days following this meeting. The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit may refer the grievance in writing to Step 3 within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Assistant Superintendent - Employer’s written answer. Any grievance not referred in writing by the Union within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Employer’s answer shall be considered waived.
Step 3 Within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of a grievance referred from Step 2 a designated Employer supervisor shall meet with the Union Business Services with a copy Manager or his designated representative and attempt to resolve the grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days following this meeting the Employer shall reply in writing to the Superintendent Union stating the Employer’s answer concerning the grievance. If as a result of Schools outlining: i. the nature written response the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may refer the grievance to Step 4. Any grievance not referred to in writing by the Union to Step 4 within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Employer’s answer shall be considered waived.
Step 4 If the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may within seven (7) calendar days after the response of the Employer in Step 3, by written notice to the Employer, request arbitration of the grievance. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by an arbitrator to be selected by mutual agreement of the Employer and the Union within seven (7) calendar days after notice has been given.
23.3 The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue submitted in writing by the Employer and the Union and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator’s decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be based solely on the arbitrator’s interpretation or application of the express terms of this Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Employer, the Union, and the employees.
23.4 The fees and expenses for the arbitrator’s services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the Employer and the Union, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record.
23.5 The time limits in each step of this procedure may be extended by mutual agreement of the Employer and the Union.
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Samples: Labor Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The SECTION 1: It is the intent of the parties agree to prevent grievances and to settle those that may occur fairly and promptly. Thus, it is agreed that there be time limits between the initiation of a grievance and the steps of the grievance procedure. Grievances not taken to the next step, or not answered within three time limits, will normally be considered settled on the basis of the last answer or of the last demand if the Town fails to give its answer within the time limits limits. This grievance procedure shall apply to, in addition to other matters set forth in this article shall be mandatoryarticle, exclusive all disciplinary action for incompetency or misconduct in lieu of Saturdays, Sundays, procedures specified in Sections 75 and General Holidays76 of the Civil Service Law.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the SECTION 2: A grievance is deemed to be abandonedany dispute, controversy or difference between:
a) The Town and the Association.
7.1.2 In b) The Town and the event that employees or an employee.
c) The Town and the employer misses a employees on any issue relative to or on account of the meaning and interpretation or application of this Agreement or any terms or provisions thereof.
SECTION 3: Grievances will be processed in the following manner and within the stated time limitlimits.
STEP 1: An aggrieved employee(s) may take up his/her grievance with the immediate supervisor within 14 work days after the occurrence of the alleged violation, or within 14 work days after the alleged violation first became known or should have become known to the employee involved. If the matter is not satisfactorily adjudicated by the supervisor within five work days after presentation, the grievance shall be advanced reduced to writing on forms provided by the Association and shall be presented within five work days to the next step in Highway Superintendent.
STEP 2: If the grievance procedureis not settled within five work days following the submission to the Highway Superintendent, the aggrieved employee may, within five work days thereafter, request in writing that the matter be referred to a committee for mediation and possible settlement. The Committee shall consist of three representatives of the Town. The above mentioned committee shall meet within five work days after notice is given by either party to the other and shall render its decision within five work days of such meeting. The Committee, insofar as is possible, will conduct any conferences or deliberations under this article during non- working hours. In the event that it is necessary to hold conferences or deliberations during work hours, any employee serving on such committee will be compensated to a maximum of three days per month.
7.1.3 (a) In the event the grievance is not settled, the aggrieved party may, with the approval of CSEA, Inc., within ten days, submit a grievance under this Agreement to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the Public Employment Relations Board, by written notice to the Highway Superintendent.
(b) The selection of the arbitrator shall be accomplished under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the Public Employment Relations Board.
(c) The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon all parties.
(d) The costs of the service of the arbitrator, including expenses, if any, will be borne equally by the Town and the Association.
SECTION 4: If a discharged or suspended employee is involved in a case of mediation and if the committee or the arbitrator decides that the employee was unfairly dealt with, said employee shall be immediately returned to service with all rights restored and paid for lost time.
SECTION 5: There shall be no lockouts or reduction of work pending the dispute and/or decision of said committee for mediation in any manner.
SECTION 6: In handling grievances hereunder, no employee or representatives of the Association shall leave his job without permission of his department head, which permission, having due regard for operating requirements, shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such employee and/or Association representative shall be paid at their regular hourly rate for time limits necessarily spent during their regular work hours in fulfilling the procedures specified in this Article.
SECTION 7: If a party fails to file a grievance or appeal a decision within the specified time limits, the grievance shall be deemed to be discontinued, except that by mutual consent of both parties, any step of the grievance procedure may be extended for such waived and/or the time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Unionlimits within each step extended.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly a) The arbitrator shall render his award in writing setting forth findings of fact, reasoning and speedy process for conclusions on the settling of grievances, issues not later than 30 calendar days after the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties conclusion of the Union Grievance Committee hearings, or if all hearings are waived, then 30 calendar days from the date statements and Stewards. or proof were submitted to the arbitrator.
b) The role award of the xxxxxxx arbitrator shall be to assist with the preparation final and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by binding provided however that such decision is within the scope of the arbitrator's authority as described below:
1. The arbitrator shall not have the power to add to, subtract from, disregard, alter or modify any of the terms of this Agreement.
2. His powers shall be limited to deciding whether the Town or an employee or the Association has violated, misinterpreted, or misapplied any of the terms of this Agreement. It is understood that any matter that is not specifically set forth in this Agreement shall not be referred subject to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makearbitration.
3. The grievance arbitrator shall commence at Step 2not consider any new allegation or charges which have been presented in Steps 1, Clause 7.62 and 3.
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, 4. All write-ups and or incident reports that are not considered physical threats will discuss it with the be removed from an employee’s supervisor within ten personnel file after two (102) consecutive working days years of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemsaid incident.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the Section 1. A grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In defined as a claim or dispute with the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, Company by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties employee or employees involving an alleged violation of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope terms of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievanceAgreement. Policy All grievances shall be submitted, handled solely in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makeaccordance with this Article. The grievance shall commence at procedure is as follows:
Step 21: The employee(s) and the shop xxxxxxx, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a if the employee(s) so desire, will attempt to resolve the grievance shall notify the Union, who, along by conference with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s immediate supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days after the events giving rise to the grievance occurred. The immediate supervisor shall respond back to the employee(s), with a copy to the shop xxxxxxx, within five (5) working days.
Step 2: If the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, the grievance shall be set forth in writing and presented by the employee(s) and the shop xxxxxxx to the HR Manager within five (5) working days after the date of the supervisor's response. The HR Manager will respond in writing to the shop xxxxxxx within five (5) working days.
Step 3: If the grievance is not resolved in Step 2, the Union Business Representative will meet with Director of HR or his/her designate within five (5) working days after the date of the HR Department Manager's response. The Director of HR or his/her designate will respond to the Business Representative within five (5) working days.
Step 4: If the grievance is not resolved in Step 3, the parties may mutually agree to submit the matter to voluntary mediation or the Union may proceed to arbitration. In the event that mediation is not utilized or is unsuccessful, written notice of The Union's intent to arbitrate must be provided to the Company within ten (10) working days of a refused mediation request, an unsuccessful mediation or the date of the Director of HR’s response.
Section 3. The time limits set forth above may be extended by mutual agreement. In the event which led that the Company fails to respond to a grievance as provided in Section 2, the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has advance the grievance to the next step. If the Union fails to advance a grievancegrievance to the next step, the grievance shall be considered settled and it shall not be eligible for consideration at further steps or for arbitration.
7.6 Failing Section 4. Only grievances which involve an alleged violation by the Company of a specific section(s) or provision(s) in this Agreement and which are processed in the manner and within the time limits herein provided shall be subject to resolve arbitration. Only the Union or the Company may require arbitration of the other party to this Agreement.
Section 5. If arbitration is requested in accordance with this Article, the parties may attempt to reach agreement upon the name of an arbitrator. If the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator within five (5) working days from the date of the request to arbitrate, either party may request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), U.S. Department of Labor, to submit a panel of seven (7) prospective arbitrators from the Minneapolis/St. Xxxx geographic area. When the list is received, either party may reject the list and request that the FMCS supply a second list of seven (7) new names. A representative from each party shall strike one name from the list. A coin toss shall determine who strikes first. The process shall then be repeated with the parties alternating strikes until only one name remains. That person shall become the neutral arbitrator. The party requesting the panel of arbitrators shall be responsible for the FMCS fee for providing that panel.
Section 6. The arbitrator shall conduct a hearing within a reasonable length of time to hear the evidence and make an award. The award shall be binding upon the Union, the Company, and the employee(s). Such award must be in conformance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement; the arbitrator shall not have the authority to add to, subtract from, change or amend any term or condition of this Agreement or issue a decision that conflicts in any way with its provisions. The arbitrator's decision or award may not be retroactive to a date preceding the date of the event(s) giving rise to the grievance during upon which the discussion with decision or award is based.
Section 7. The cost and incidental expenses of the employee's supervisor, it Arbitrator shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature borne equally by each of the grievancerespective parties to this Agreement. Each party will also bear its own legal expenses and costs incidental to witnesses.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree 23.1 It is recognized and accepted by the Employer and the Union that the time limits processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be accomplished during working hours only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The xxxxxxx involved and a grieving employee shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during working hours, provided, the xxxxxxx and the employee have notified and received the approval of their supervisor to be absent to process a grievance and that such absence would not be detrimental to the work programs of the Employer.
23.2 The procedure established by this Article shall be the sole and exclusive procedure for the processing of grievances, which are defined as an alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. It is understood that issues not related to terms and conditions of employment (for example: topics listed in Civil Service Rule 26 III A, B, C: performance reviews, examinations, and classification) shall continue to be processed in accordance with the grievance procedure outlined in the Civil Service Rules. Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
Step 1 Upon the occurrence of an alleged violation of this Agreement, the employee involved shall attempt to resolve the matter on an informal basis with the employee’s supervisor. If the matter is not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction by the informal discussion, it may be reduced to writing and referred to Step 2 by the Union. The written grievance shall set forth in the nature
Step 2 Within seven (7) calendar days after receiving the written grievance a designated Employer supervisor shall meet with the Union Xxxxxxx and attempt to resolve the grievance. If, as a result of this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limitmeeting, the grievance is deemed remains unresolved, the Employer shall reply in writing to the Union within three (3) calendar days following this meeting. The Union may refer the grievance in writing to Step 3 within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Employer’s written answer. Any grievance not referred in writing by the Union within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Employer’s answer shall be considered waived.
Step 3 Within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of a grievance referred from Step 2 a designated Employer supervisor shall meet with the Union Business Manager or his designated representative and attempt to resolve the grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days following this meeting the Employer shall reply in writing to the Union stating the Employer’s answer concerning the grievance. If as a result of the written response the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may refer the grievance to Step 4. Any grievance not referred to in writing by the Union to Step 4 within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the Employer’s answer shall be considered waived.
Step 4 If the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may within seven (7) calendar days after the response of the Employer in Step 3, by written notice to the Employer, request arbitration of the grievance. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by an arbitrator to be abandonedselected by mutual agreement of the Employer and the Union within seven (7) calendar days after notice has been given.
7.1.2 In 23.3 The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the event that provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the employer misses specific issue submitted in writing by the Employer and the Union and shall have no authority to make a time limitdecision on any other issue not so submitted. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator’s decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be based solely on the arbitrator’s interpretation or application of the express terms of this Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Employer, the grievance Union, and the employees.
23.4 The fees and expenses for the arbitrator’s services and proceedings shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, borne equally by the Employer and the Union, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling 23.5 The time limits in each step of grievances, this procedure may be extended by mutual agreement of the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Labor Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 816 817 A. Should the Association feel aggrieved concerning the interpretation or application by the City of any provision 818 of this Agreement, the Association may seek adjustment of the grievance as follows: 819
820 1. The parties agree that Association, through its authorized representative, shall take up the time limits set forth grievance with the employee's 821 immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall meet with the Association within five (5) calendar days of 822 receipt of notification of the grievance from the Association. 823
824 2. If the Association and the supervisor have not resolved the grievance, the Association may submit the 825 details of such grievance in this article writing to the Emergency Communications Director within ten (10) calendar 826 days after meeting with the supervisor under Step 1, such details to include:
827 a. a statement of the grievance including the facts surrounding the issue; 828 829 b. identification of the clause, section or provision of the Agreement which is in dispute; and 830 831 c. the remedial action requested, when possible or practicable. 832 833 3. Within ten (10) calendar days after the Emergency Communications Director receives such grievance s/he 834 shall be mandatorymeet with a representative of the Association, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundaysthe employee, and General Holidays.other persons deemed necessary for the 835 purpose of adjusting or resolving the grievance. The Emergency Communications Director shall render a 836 decision in writing within ten (10) calendar days after such meeting. 837
7.1.1 838 4. Within twenty (20) calendar days of receipt of the decision of the Emergency Communications Director, 839 the Association may appeal the decision to the Portland/South Portland Public Safety Dispatch Board of 840 Governance (Appendix H, the “Board”) as defined in the Inter-Local Agreement dated July 17, 2007, by filing 841 a copy of the written grievance and the response at Steps 19.1.2 with the Chair of the Board. The Board, or 842 its designated representative(s), shall meet with the Association within ten (10) calendar days and provide the 843 Association with a written decision within ten (10) calendar days after such meeting. 844
845 5. In the event that the union misses decision of the Board rendered pursuant to Step 4 above is not acceptable to the 846 Association, within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of the decision at Step 4, it may request in writing 847 that the matter be submitted to mediation. If the parties mutually agree that mediation is appropriate, a time limit848 mediator acceptable to both parties shall be selected within thirty (30) calendar days of the request for 849 mediation. If mediation (i) is not requested, (ii) does not resolve the grievance, or (iii) either party declines 850 to mediate in writing to the other party, then the Association may request arbitration as provided in Step 6 851 below. A party’s decision to request or decline mediation in any grievance is deemed to shall not be abandoned.used or held against 852 either party in any future grievance or arbitration, nor shall it establish any precedent. 853
7.1.2 854 6. In the event that the employer misses a time limitdecision of the Board rendered pursuant to Step 4 above is not acceptable to the 855 Association, and/or the parties have exhausted all remedies including Mediation as set forth in Step 5 above, 856 within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of the decision at Step 4 if mediation is not requested, or within 857 twenty (20) calendar days after mediation is declined or occurs without resolution, the grievance shall Association may 858 request in writing that the matter be advanced submitted to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 arbitration. The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer City and the Union.
7.2 Association shall mutually 859 agree upon an arbitrator. In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led they are unable to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor agree upon an arbitrator within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days 860 of the event which led to request for arbitration, the grievance arbitrator shall be selected through the American Arbitration Association in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion 861 accordance with the employee's supervisorrules of said Association then in full force and effect. Thereafter, it arbitration shall be dealt had 862 in accordance with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature rules of the grievanceAmerican Arbitration Union. Said Arbitrator shall not have authority to 863 add to, subtract from, or modify the provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and 864 binding upon the parties hereto. The costs of the mediation services and/or the arbitrator, and of the arbitration, 865 shall be borne equally by the parties. 866
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1
8.01 For the purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between an employee in the bargaining unit and the Employer or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. Employees who have not successfully passed their probationary period (as may be extended) shall not have a right to file a complaint, grievance or refer any matter to arbitration under this collective agreement, and the union shall not have the right to do so on their behalf.
8.02 For the purpose of this Article and Article 9 (Arbitration), the words "working days" shall not include Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays under the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
8.03 The parties agree that the time limits set forth are open to resolving issues of misunderstandings quickly in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 an effort to maintain positive working relationships. In the event that the union misses an employee has a time limitcomplaint, the Employee is to bring the issue to the attention of their Direct Report Manager within five (5) working days after the employee ought reasonably to have known of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. The Employee and the Direct Report Manager will make an attempt in a timely manner to resolve the complaint through a verbal discussion between the two of them prior to the filing of a formal written grievance. The Direct Report Manager will provide the Employee with a decision regarding the complaint within 5 days of being made aware of that complaint. Failing resolution of the issue through this verbal discussion, the complaint may be taken up as a grievance is deemed in the following manner and sequence: The employee/Union Xxxxxxx shall submit a written grievance to the employee's Direct Report Manager within five (5) working days of the Direct Report Manager's decision in the verbal discussion stage discussed in Article 8.03 above. The grievance shall be signed by the employee, shall identify the nature of the grievance and the specific provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated and shall contain a statement of the facts relied upon and indicate the relief sought. The Direct Report Manager shall submit their response in writing within five (5) working days following the day on which the grievance was presented to them. If no written request for the grievance to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In heard at Step 2 is received within five (5) working days from the event that date of the employer misses a time limitresponse by the Direct Report Manager under Step 1, the grievance shall be advanced deemed to have been settled. Within five (5) working days following the Direct Report Manager's written response under Step 1, the Employee/Union Xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to the next step in Executive Director or their designate. The Executive Director or designate will meet with the Employee and a Union Xxxxxxx to review the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to receiving the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 at this Step. The Union Executive Director or designate shall have one other member of management present as may be desired at this meeting for the right to originate grievances on behalf purpose of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it assisting them. The Executive Director shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within submit their Response in writing within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworking days following the meeting held pursuant to this Step. If no written request for the grievance to be heard at Step 3 is received within five (5) working days from the date of the Response of the Executive Director under Step 2, the grievance shall be deemed to have been settled. Within five (5) working days following the Response of the Executive Director or their designate under Step 2, the employee/Union Xxxxxxx shall confirm with the Executive Director that the employee/Union Xxxxxxx wishes to bring the complaint forward to Step 3. The Executive Director or designate will meet with the griever, the Union Xxxxxxx and the Union's Business Representative to review the grievance within ten (10) working days of receiving the grievance at this Step. The Executive Director or designate shall have such counsel and assistance as may be desired at this meeting. The Executive Director shall submit their Step 3 Response in writing within ten (10) working days following the meeting held pursuant to this Step. If the grievance is not referred to arbitration in writing accordance with Article 9 below following the Step 3 Response, the grievance shall be deemed to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancehave been settled.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 19.01 It is understood that the Union may not file a grievance unless the difference / concern /complaint has been discussed with his / her supervisor. If, after such discussion, the matter is not resolved, then a grievance may be filed as follows: Grievances brought forward by either the Union or the Company, in relation to the interpretation, application, administration or an alleged violation of this Agreement that is not specifically excluded from the grievance procedure, shall be adjusted as follows:
Step 1: The grievance shall be reduced to writing indicating the section(s) of the Agreement which have been allegedly violated and shall be submitted to the Department Manager or his/her designate within twenty-one (21) days of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. The parties agree shall meet to discuss the matter within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the grievance and if the matter is not resolved then it may proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Any grievance that is not resolved at Step 1 may be presented to the VP of Manufacturing or his/her designate within fourteen (14) days of the meeting at Step 1. The Company will provide a written response within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting at Step 2. If the matter is not resolved at the meeting at Step 2, then the grievance may be submitted to arbitration. Either party may refer the matter to arbitration within twenty- one (21) calendar days of receipt of the Company’s response or the date the response should have been provided. The designate in Step 2 shall not be the same designate as in Step 1. Step 3: Arbitration
19.02 It is mutually agreed that the discussion of grievances shall be deferred until the end of the day’s work unless permission is granted to meet during working hours.
19.03 By mutual agreement of the parties, extensions to the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed referred to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Uniongranted.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union 19.04 No arbitrator shall have the right power to originate grievances on behalf alter or change any of the provisions of the agreement, or to substitute any employee who feels new provision for any existing provision, or to provide a decision that she has a grievanceis inconsistent with any term of the Agreement.
7.6 Failing to resolve 19.05 The parties shall bear equally the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature expenses of the grievanceArbitrator.
19.06 Grievances with respect to suspensions or terminations, as well as Company, policy or group grievances, shall proceed directly to Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree 21.1. A professional staff member who believes that he/she is aggrieved by a violation of the Agreement shall discuss the matter with his/her immediate supervisor within thirty (30) school days of the time limits set forth the employee should reasonably have known that he/she may be aggrieved. The immediate supervisor shall render a decision within fourteen (14) calendar days.
21.2. If the grievance is not settled to the satisfaction of the employee, he/she may present the grievance to the principal in this article writing within fourteen (14) calendar days, after the decision of the immediate supervisor is due. Such grievance shall be mandatorysubmitted on a form (see Appendix B) reciting, exclusive at a minimum, the nature of Saturdaysthe violation alleged, Sundaysthe article or articles of the agreement alleged to have been violated, and General Holidaysthe remedy sought, and providing spaces to reflect subsequent steps in the grievance process.
7.1.1 21.3. In the event that case of a written grievance, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the union misses receipt of the statement, the principal shall review the appeal, discuss the matter with the grievant and the immediate supervisor and render a time limitwritten decision.
21.4. If the grievance is not settled to the satisfaction of the employee, the grievance may be appealed in writ- ing to the Superintendent within fourteen (14) calendar days after the principal’s decision is deemed to be abandoneddue.
7.1.2 In 21.5. The Superintendent shall meet with the event that employee, and if the employer misses employee so chooses, a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties representative of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writingAssociation, within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days after receipt of the event which led written grievance. The Superintendent shall provide his/her decision in writing to the grievance and shall specify employee within fourteen (14) calendar days after the nature conclusion of the grievancemeeting.
21.6. Any time interval specified herein may be extended by mutual agreement. If the answer at any step is not provided within the specified time limits, the articles or clauses of grievance shall be deemed denied on the collective agreement which are alleged day the decision was due and the grievance shall be qualified to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led carried to the next higher level. If an individual’s grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve is once settled or if it is not presented within the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisortime limits specified herein, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union considered closed and shall submit not thereafter be subject to the grievance procedure or to arbitration hereunder.
21.7. If the grievant is dissatisfied with the Superintendent’s decision, he/she may file an appeal with the School Committee within fourteen (14) calendar days following receipt of the Superintendent’s decision. The School Committee at its sole discretion will determine whether or not to hear the appeal.The School Committee shall provide to the grievant in writing its determination whether or not to hear the appeal and, if determining to hear the appeal, shall provide to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with grievant in writing its decision concerning the appeal.
21.8. Either the Association or the School District may determine to process individual grievances that address the same issue arising from the same basic facts as a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the group grievance.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article 23.01 A grievance shall be mandatoryany dispute or difference arising out of the alleged violation, exclusive application, administration or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement. Time limits may be extended upon mutual consent.
23.02 Reference to days in the grievance and arbitration procedure shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and General Holidaysvacations
23.03 Both parties agree that grievances are to be dealt with as Expeditiously and efficiently as possible.
7.1.1 In 23.04 A Grievor, his/her Xxxxxxx, Chief Xxxxxxx or the event Plant Chairperson shall not suffer any loss of earnings while attending grievance meetings during regular working hours.
23.05 It is the mutual desire of the parties that any complaint of an employee should be adjudicated as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he/she has first given his/her immediate Supervisor an opportunity of adjudicating his/her complaint. Should the union misses a time limitissue not be re- solved, the grievance may be put in writing and proceed to Step One within five (5) days of the incident-giving rise to the grievance except where an extension is deemed mutually agreed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In due to extenuating circumstance. The Employee, Supervisor and Union Xxxxxxx shall meet within five (5) days of the event that submission of the employer misses a time limitgrievance at Step One. The supervisor shall give his/her decision in writing with reason for such decision within two (2) days of the Step One meeting. If the grievance has not been settled to the satisfaction of both parties it may proceed to Step Two. If the grievance is not resolved at Step One, the grievance shall be advanced reduced to writing within five working (5) days after receiving the written decision from the Step One and given to the next step appropriate Operational Manager by the Xxxxxxx. The appropriate Operational Manager and Supervisor shall then meet with the Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx and Chief Xxxxxxx within five (5) working days after receipt of the written grievance to resolve the issue. The appropriate Operational Manager shall give his/her decision in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended writing with reasons for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during decision within two working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (302) consecutive working days of the event which led Step Two meeting If the grievance has not been settled to the satisfaction of both parties, it may then proceed to Step Three. If the grievance and is not resolved at Step Two, the grievance shall specify be forwarded within five (5) working days after receiving the nature written decision from Step Two, to the Assistant Vice- President of the grievance, facility by the articles or clauses Plant Chairperson. The Assistant Vice-President of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated facility, Human Resources Manager, or their designates and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance appropriate Operations Management Representatives shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along then meet with the employeePlant Chairperson, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor Chief Xxxxxxx, Steward, Grievor and Union Representative within ten five (105) consecutive working days after receipt of the event which led to the written grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 issue. The Union appropriate Company Representative shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance give his/her decision in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancereasons for such decision within ten
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that Section 1. A grievance shall be defined as a claim of an Employee covered by the Agreement, or the Union, during the term of the Agreement, which involves the interpretation of, administration of, or compliance with an express provision of this Agreement.
Section 2. Prior to the filing of a written grievance, nothing contained in this Article shall prevent any Employee with or without a Union representative from informally and verbally presenting and resolving any grievance herein, in which event the resolution shall be final and binding upon all parties, and thus shall not be subject to arbitration pursuant to Article 12 of this Agreement. However, such a presentation of a grievance by an Employee shall not extend the time limits limit for filing a grievance, set forth in Section 3 of this article shall be mandatoryArticle, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundaysunless an extension is agreed to by the Parties, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 signed by the Parties. In the event that the union misses a time limitmatter is not resolved, the Employee and/or the Union xxxxxxx may present a formal written grievance is deemed to be abandonedin accordance with Section 5.
7.1.2 Section 3. All grievances must be submitted to the Employer in writing, on a form as provided in Appendix 1, within seven (7) calendar days after the event or events giving rise to the grievance occurred or within seven (7) calendar days after those events reasonably could have been known.
Section 4. Any grievance investigation shall occur during non-working time and in non-working areas.
Section 5. Grievances shall be processed in the following manner: Step 1: Grievances shall be presented, in writing, to the Employee’s immediate supervisor or his/her designee on a form as provided in Appendix E. A grievance meeting shall be scheduled on a date agreed upon by the parties within seven (7) calendar days following submission of the Grievance. Such grievances must
identify 1) specific contract Article(s) and Section(s) violated, 2) the Employer representatives, if any, or other staff and/or persons involved, 3) a comprehensive description of the claimed violation and the manner in which the contract was violated, to include but not be limited to the date and time of the claimed violation and witness(es) to the claimed violation, 4) the specific damage(s) the Employee(s) incurred and 5) the specific relief requested for each Employee(s) impacted. The grievance shall also have, as attachments to the grievance, all documents in the possession and/or control of the Employee(s) and/or Union which pertain to the grievance. Such grievance shall be signed by an authorized Union representative and the Employee(s) involved, and include a certification as to the truth of the facts asserted in the grievance. A discussion of the grievance shall be held within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the grievance. For purposes of a discussion of the grievance, the Employee may be accompanied by no more than one authorized Union representative. The written answer of the Employee’s supervisor or his/her designee shall be made available to the grieving Employee within ten (10) calendar days of the Step 1 discussion. In the event that the employer misses a time limitUnion or the Employee fails to adhere to the grievance process, the grievance shall be advanced deemed closed. If the problem is not mutually resolved at the first step, the grievance shall be presented in writing to the next step Employer as set forth in Step 2. Step 2: If the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in is not resolved at Step 1, the grievance procedure may then shall be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, presented to the Chief Nursing Officer or his/her designee within seven (7) calendar days after the receipt by the Employer union representative of the written answer submitted following Step 1 of this procedure. The matter shall be discussed by the Chief Nursing Officer or his/her designee with the aggrieved Employee and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancesUnion representative, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of receipt of the event which led grievance. The Chief Nursing Officer or his/her designee, as the case may be, shall render a decision in writing to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within representative within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature calendar days of the grievanceStep 2 discussion.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 23.01. The parties agree term grievance shall mean an allegation by a bargaining unit employee or the Union that there has been a breach, misinterpretation, or misapplication of the express terms of this agreement. Any disciplinary actions, including lower level discipline such as written reprimands, are grievable and arbitrable. Up to and including Step 3 of the grievance procedure, every employee shall have the right to present grievances and have them adjusted, without the intervention of the Union or its representatives, as long as the adjustment is not inconsistent with the written terms of this agreement. The Union shall be advised of any adjustment of a grievance and shall be provided the opportunity to be present at any Step 3 hearing. Where a group of employees desire to file a grievance involving a situation affecting each member in the same manner, one member selected by such group may process the grievance.
23.02. A grievance is barred unless it is presented at Step 2 within seven (7) calendar days of the actual event giving rise to the grievance.
23.03. All grievances must be processed at the proper step in the progression in order to be considered at the subsequent step. Any employee or the Union may withdraw a grievance at any point by submitting in writing a statement to that effect, or by permitting the time requirements to lapse without further appeal. Any grievance not answered by management within the stipulated time limits set forth may be considered to have been answered in this article shall the negative and may be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced appealed to the next step in of the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 23.04. Beginning at Step 2, a grievance shall be submitted in writing and shall contain the following information:
A. name of aggrieved employee(s);
B. classification of aggrieved employee(s);
C. name of the immediate supervisor of the employee(s);
D. date and time of the incident giving rise to the grievance;
E. date and time the grievance was first discussed at the informal step;
F. a statement as to the specific articles and sections of the agreement violated; G. a brief statement of the facts involved in the grievance; and
H. the remedy requested to resolve the grievance.
23.05. The time limits specified limitations provided for in the grievance procedure this article may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by mutual written agreement between the Employer and the affected employee(s) or the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards23.06. The role of the xxxxxxx following procedure shall be utilized for handling an employee's grievance:
A. Step 1 Informal Prior to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the filing any written grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx grievant must attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion it informally with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, Assistant Chief or Chief in the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to absence of the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceChief.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 13.1. Any difference arising between the parties agree that bound by this agreement concerning the interpretation, application, operation, or any alleged violation of this agreement, including a question as to whether a matter is arbitrable, shall be resolved without stoppage of work in accord with this agreement.
13.2. Any Employee, or group of Employees, the Union, or the Employer shall have the right at any time limits set forth to present grievances under the procedure outlined in this article agreement. Grievances must be filed within ten (10) working days of the occurrence of the incident, and are to be submitted in writing, outlining the reason, date of occurrence, along with any additional pertinent information deemed appropriate by the grievor.
13.3. Grievances submitted by either the Union or the Employer shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandonedat Step 2.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced 13.4. Employees are encouraged to the next step in clarify problems and/or resolve disputes prior to forwarding matters to the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 13.5. The time limits specified in following steps constitute the recognized grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.under this agreement:
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. Step 1 - The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist aggrieved Employee with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit submits the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent appropriate program director. The program director shall render a decision at Step 1 in writing within fourteen (14) days after the grievance was filed. Note: Step 1 will meet before or after class time.
Step 2 - Business Services with a copy Failing settlement at Step 1, the grievance may be advanced to Step 2 by the Union forwarding the grievance to the Superintendent director of Schools outlining: i. operations or designate. A decision shall be rendered in writing within fourteen (14) days after the nature receipt of the grievancegrievance at Step 2. Failing settlement at Step 2, the grievance may be advanced to arbitration upon the Union’s written notification within 30 days of receipt of the Step 2 decision or by the date by which a decision should have been provided, whichever is earlier. Step 3 - Arbitration
a) Grievances shall be submitted to the next step of the grievance procedure within fourteen (14) days of a response, or by the date which a decision should have been provided, whichever is earlier.
b) Timelines may be extended by written mutual agreement between the parties.
c) Upon written mutual agreement, the parties shall meet to discuss a grievance upon request of either party at any stage of the grievance procedure. If such a request is made, the timelines are automatically extended for an amount of time equal to the time necessary for the parties to conclude their meeting.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 31.01 The parties agree purpose of the grievance procedure is to resolve disputes that arise under this agreement in a fair and expeditiousmanner.
31.02 The Union may file a grievance on behalf of an employee ("the time limits set forth grievor"),or on its own behalf, alleging a violation of this agreement.
31.03 Where the Union chooses not to represent the grievor, and the grievance relates to disciplinary action taken against the employee (Article 30), discrimination against the employee (Article 11), harassment of the employee (Article 12) or a matter concerning an employee performance evaluation (Article 25), the employee may file the grievance on their own behalf. If so, all of the rights and obligations of the Union in Clause 31.04 through 31.15 apply to the employee. The employee shall not have access to the Level 4 grievance procedure.
31.04 A grievance is filed when delivered in writing to the Employer. No particular form is necessary as long as the document indicates it is a grievance under this Article, or in some manner indicates it is a formal grievance.
31.05 The Executive Director is authorized to receive grievances on behalf of the Employer. The Executive Director shall provide a receipt to the person delivering the grievance stating the date it was received.
31.06 A grievance must be filed within 14 calendar days after the cause of the grievance arose or 14 calendar days from the date upon which the grievor became aware of the cause ofthe grievance.
31.07 Unless otherwise provided in this article shall be mandatoryagreement, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced settled with recourse to the next step following steps, ifneeded: Level 1 - Executive Director Level 2 - Board of Directors Xxxxx 0 - Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx 0 - Xxxxxxxxxxx
31.08 When a grievance is filed, the Executive Director shall attempt to settle it at Level 1 unless:
a) the employee requests that the grievance be waived to another level under Article 11 or 12;
b) the grievance concerns a wrongful suspension, demotion or dismissal under Article 30, in which case it will commence at Level 2; or
c) the parties wish to waive the grievance to another level by mutual consent.
31.09 The Union may consult with the Employer concerning any grievance at any level of the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The 31.10 Any time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended by consent of the parties.
31.11 The Employer shall not intimidate or threaten an employee who files or wishes to file a grievance, or offer the employee any advantage in exchange for such time as mutually agreednot filing, or withdrawing a grievance. Lawful exercise of the Employer's rights, obligations or options under this agreement is not a violation of this Clause.
31.12 A decision made at any level of the grievance procedure is not binding on the parties unless it is in writing, signed by the Employer decision-maker, and delivered to the Unionparties either by hand or by double-registered mail.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. 31.13 The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy GrievanceLevel 1 procedure is asfollows:
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (301) consecutive working Within 14 calendar days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of receiving the grievance, the articles or clauses Executive Director will conduct a hearing. The Executive Director will render a decision and forward it to the Union as per Clause 31.12 within 14 calendar days of conducting the hearing.
2) If the Executive Director fails to do so, the Union may invoke the Level 2 procedure after the fourteenth day following the filing of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with 31.14 The Level 2 procedure is as follows:
a. Within ten (101) consecutive workdays, the The Union shall submit may present the grievance to the Board of Directors within 14 calendar days of receiving the Level 1 decision.
1) The grievance is deemed to be presented to the Board of Directors when given in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services Executive Director. The Executive Director shall provide a receipt to the person delivering the grievance stating the date on which it was received by the Executive Director on behalf of the Board of Directors.
2) The Board of Directors shall conduct a hearing within 21 calendar days and render its decision within 14 calendar days of conducting the hearing. The decision shall be communicated to the Union as per Clause 30.12.
31.15 The Level 3 procedure is as follows:
1) The Union may make a written request for mediation within 14 calendar days of receiving the Level 2 decision.
2) The request for mediation shall be given to the Executive Director who shall provide the Union with a copy receipt stating the date the request was received, and forward the request for mediation to the Superintendent Board of Schools outlining: i. Directors.
3) The Union and the nature Employer shall determine mutually acceptable terms for hiring a mediator, including time frames for conducting the mediation. If the parties fail to agree, either party may invoke the Level 4 procedure.
4) The parties to this agreement may establish a list of local Yukon mediators acceptable to them, which list may be established from time to time, or when the need for a mediatorarises.
5) The Employer and the Union shall each pay one half of any fees or expenses related to mediation.
6) If the mediation is successful, the mediator shall write down the terms of settlement, and deliver them to the parties as per Clause 31.12.
7) If the mediation is unsuccessful, the mediator shall confirm this m writing, and forward it to the parties as per Clause 31.12.
8) The failure of mediation is deemed to occur on the date that the Union and the Employer receive the letter from the mediator under Clause (7) above, and if this date is different for each party, the later date.
9) Mediation attempts are settlement discussions, and any offers or counter offers made during mediation discussions shall not be used as evidence at a later arbitration hearing.
31.16 The Level 4 procedure is as follows:
1) Either the Employer or the Union may request arbitration by letter to the other party within 30 days of the failure of the mediation.
2) The Employer or the Union, as the case may be, shall give the other party a receipt stating the date of receiving the request for arbitration.
3) Either party to this agreement may refer any grievance to a mutually agreed upon arbitrator who shall have the power to determine whether any matter is arbitrable within the terms of this agreement. If the parties fail to agree on an arbitrator either party may request the Minister of Labour to make an appointment.
4) In addition to any powers contained in this agreement, the arbitrator has all the powers granted to arbitrators under Part 1 of the Canada Labour Code.
5) The arbitrator shall hear the grievance as soon as possible, and render a decision within 30 days. The decision, once forwarded to the parties in accordance with Clause 31.12, is final and binding on each party and any employee affected by it.
6) The arbitrator may amend a grievance, modify penalties, waive time limits, or make rulings concerning any procedural irregularity.
7) Each party shall pay one half of the fees and expenses of the arbitrator.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 9.01 It is the mutual desire of the parties agree hereto that complaints of the time limits set forth in this article employees shall be mandatory, exclusive adjusted as quickly as possible without stoppage of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidayswork.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the 9.02 A grievance shall be advanced to defined as a complaint regarding the next step in meaning, interpretation, application or alleged violation of any of the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in provisions of this Agreement. New employees shall have protection under the grievance procedure may be extended up to an including Step 3 without the right for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsany arbitration. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf be kept informed of any employee who feels that she has a probationary employee’s performance, if the Union so requests.
9.03 No grievance shall be considered where the subject matter arose more than seven (7) working days before the filing of the grievance, or more than seven (7) working days after the grievor or the Union know the subject matter of the grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the 9.04 It is understood and agreed that a grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall will be dealt with as follows:quickly and effectively as possible in accordance with the following procedures and in the following sequence.
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, Step 1: The Employee having a grievance shall take the grievance to the Operations Coordinator. The Transit Service Coordinator will then call upon the Union Xxxxxxx and no further discussion of the grievance will take place without the Union Xxxxxxx present. The Operations Coordinator will then attempt through discussion with the employee and the Union Xxxxxxx to resolve the grievance. The Employee shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy Operations Coordinator. The Operations Coordinator will also respond in writing within three (3) working days. If the grievance is not resolved by the Operations Coordinator within three (3) working days of it first being presented to the Superintendent Operations Coordinator in accordance with Step 1, the Employee shall then within three (3) working days, submit the grievance in writing to the Manager of Schools outlining: i. the Transit and Outreach Coordinator. The nature of the grievance, the specific paragraph and Article of the Agreement that has allegedly been violated, misapplied or misinterpreted, and the redress sought shall be clearly set out in the grievance. The Manager of Transit and Outreach Coordinator shall give the decision in writing to the Employee within three (3) working days.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 6.01 For the purpose of this Agreement, a Grievance is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Employer or between the parties agree that relating to the time limits set forth in interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this article shall be mandatoryAgreement, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysincluding any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable.
7.1.1 In 6.02 Each Grievance shall identify the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties nature of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature remedy being sought and the provisions of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement Collective Agreement which are alleged to have been violated.
6.03 It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be violated adjusted as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee has no Grievance until she has first given her immediate supervisor the remedy opportunity of discussing with her and of adjusting her complaint. If an employee has a complaint, such complaint shall be discussed with her immediate supervisor within seven (7) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the complaint have originated or correction that the Employer is requested to makeoccurred. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall may arrange for and have the right to originate grievances on behalf have the Xxxxxxx or Alternate Xxxxxxx present at such discussion of her complaint. If the immediate supervisor is unable to adjust the complaint to mutual satisfaction within seven (7) calendar days, and the employee still wishes to proceed with a Grievance, the employee must proceed with and submit to her immediate supervisor the grievance within seven (7) calendar days following the decision of the immediate supervisor, but in any employee who feels that she has a grievanceevent within 30 days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have originated or occurred.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it 6.04 A Grievance properly arising under this Agreement shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Step 1 The employee, with the assistance of the Xxxxxxx or Alternate Xxxxxxx, if desired, must submit a written grievance, signed and dated by the employee, to her immediate supervisor. Her immediate supervisor will deliver her decision within ten (10) calendar days following the day on which the written Grievance is presented to her. Failing a settlement, then: Within ten (10) consecutive workdayscalendar days following the decision in Step 1, the Union shall must submit the grievance written Grievance to the Regional Manager, or her designate, unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties, in writing, and a meeting shall be held between the Employer, an official of the Union, the Grievor and the Xxxxxxx (or the Alternate Xxxxxxx) at which time the Grievance shall be discussed. The decision of the Employer will be given in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancewithin ten
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 16.01 It is the mutual desire of the parties agree hereto that the time limits set forth in this article complaints of employees shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundaysadjusted as quickly as possible, and General Holidaysit is generally understood that an employee has no grievance until the employee has first given to her/his immediate supervisor an opportunity of adjusting her/his complaint.
7.1.1 In 16.02 A grievance shall be defined as any dispute arising out of the event that the union misses expressed terms or conditions contained within this Agreement.
16.03 A Xxxxxxx may request to be released from his/her regular duties to investigate grievances on Employer time. Requests to conduct such investigations shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Xxxxxxx shall contact his/her supervisor in advance to determine a time limitwhen such investigation will not interfere with the Xxxxxxx’x work and the work of the person with whom the Xxxxxxx wants to meet.
16.04 Grievances concerning disciplinary suspensions or discharges may be submitted at the second step of the grievance procedure. If the grievance is not settled at Step Two (2), it may be directly submitted to arbitration except as limited in the above paragraph.
16.05 The Employer shall pay employees at their regular wage rate when they are involved in a grievance discussion and meetings with the Employer, when such meetings take place during there regularly scheduled, normal working hours.
16.06 Should the grievance not be resolved at the existing step or should there be no response from the Employer within the specified time limits, the grievance is deemed to may be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced carried to the next step in the grievance procedurestep.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the 16.07 A group of employees may file a group grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, which is a grievance that is individual in nature but that affects more than one employee, but such group grievances do not cover discipline or discharge matters. All group grievances will be put in writing and signed by the Employer Xxxxxxx, and state the Unionspecific clauses of the Agreement allegedly violated, the redress sought, and a list of the grievers. Group grievances shall be filed at Step Two (2).
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, 16.08 If the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of or the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be wishes to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as file a policy grievance. Policy grievances , it shall be submitted, in writingdo so by providing a written copy of its grievance to the other party, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the occurrence of the event on which led to the grievance is based. The party that receives the grievance shall answer the grievance in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of same, but if there is no answer given in writing, then it shall be deemed that the claim of the griever has been refused. If the grievance is not settled by the parties through this procedure, it may be pursued through the grievance procedure, beginning at Step No. 2.
16.09 All grievances shall be processed in the following manner:
Step 1: The matter shall be discussed by and between the employee and/or the Union Xxxxxxx or Union representative, and the immediate Unit Manager and/or designee. The alleged grievance shall specify be presented in writing setting forth the alleged Article(s) and the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses violation of the collective agreement which are alleged to be Agreement that the Union believes have been violated and the remedy being sought in this matter to the Unit Manager and/or designee within seven (7) working days of its occurrence or correction that of the Employer date when the employee or the Union first became aware of the circumstances giving rise to the alleged grievance. A reply shall be given by the Unit Manager and/or designee within five (5) working days.
Step 2: If the grievance is requested not settled to make. The grievance shall commence the satisfaction of the Union at Step 21, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of after receiving the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisorUnit Director or their designee’s reply, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to District Manager or their designee. Either the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. District Manager or their designee or the nature of the grievanceUnion shall request a
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that Any dispute between the time limits set forth in CITY and any employee covered by this article shall be mandatoryAgreement concerning the interpretation, exclusive application, claim of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties breach or violation of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope express terms of this Agreement shall be referred to as deemed a policy grievance. Policy grievances A grievance shall be submitted, processed in writing, accordance with the following procedures:
1. Step 1 The employee shall discuss the grievance on an informal basis with his supervisor within thirty fourteen (3014) consecutive working calendar days from the date the employee knows or should have known of the event which led alleged violation. The employee may have an ASSOCIATION representative assist him in presenting his case to his supervisor. If the grievance is not resolved within fourteen (14) calendar days by discussion with his supervisor, then the employee may submit his grievance in writing to his supervisor within fourteen (14) calendar days. This written grievance shall contain at least the following:
(a) The name and shall specify position of the nature employee filing the grievance.
(b) The date of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance, and the articles or clauses date of the collective agreement which are alleged employee's first knowledge thereof if later.
(c) A clear and concise statement of the grievance including the relevant facts necessary to be a full understanding of the employee's position.
(d) The specific provision or provisions of this contract allegedly violated and by the CITY.
(e) The remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with relief sought by the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten .
(10f) consecutive working days The name of the event which led to employee or the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve authorized ASSOCIATION representative filing the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve 2. Step 2 If the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysis unresolved after Step 1, the Union shall ASSOCIATION shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days from the time the employee receives the written answer in Step 1, submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services Police Chief. Within fourteen (14) calendar days the Chief shall call a meeting with a copy the employee and the ASSOCIATION representative to discuss the grievance. This meeting may be waived by mutual consent of both parties. Within fourteen (14) calendar days after the meeting, the Chief shall submit his written decision to the Superintendent employee and the ASSOCIATION.
3. Step 3 If the grievance remains unresolved after Step 2, the ASSOCIATION shall within fourteen (14) calendar days of Schools outlining: i. receiving the nature written answer in Step 2, submit the grievance in writing to the City Manager. Within fourteen (14) calendar days, the City Manager or his designee shall call a meeting of the parties to discuss the grievance. The City Manager shall give a written answer within fourteen (14) days from the date of the meeting.
4. Step 4 If the grievance remains unresolved after Step 3, the ASSOCIATION shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving the written answer in Step 3, notify the City Manager that arbitration will be invoked.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that 11.01 A grievance shall be defined as any difference arising out of the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement.
11.02 If the party lodging a grievance fails to meet the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limitat any stage, the grievance shall be advanced null and void. If the party replying to the grievance fails to meet the time limits, the grievance shall automatically proceed to the next step stage. Section 49 of the Labour Relations Act, S.O. 1995, c.1, Sch.A, as amended, shall not apply to this agreement.
11.03 If an employee has a complaint involving any matter within the terms of this Agreement, the matter shall be taken up verbally with the immediate Supervisor.
11.04 If the matter cannot be resolved by the immediate Supervisor, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent an employee from discussing a problem or complaint with the Director without recourse to the formal grievance procedure.
7.1.3 11.05 The time limits specified in formal grievance procedure shall be as follows:
Step 1 If the verbal discussion with the immediate Supervisor is not satisfactory to the employee concerned, then the grievance procedure may shall be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in reduced to writing, dated and signed by both the Employer grievor and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly a Union Representative and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led presented to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles Director or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor her designate within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event circumstances which led gave rise to the grievance. Within five (5) working days after a grievance has been referred to her, the Director, or her designate, shall meet with the grievor and a Union Representative to discuss the grievance. A written reply to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemshall be given within ten (10) working days after this meeting has been held.
7.5 The Union shall have Step 2 If the right reply at Step No. 1 is not satisfactory to originate grievances on behalf of any the employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve concerned, the grievance during may, within ten (10) working days following the discussion with said reply, be referred to the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Director of Human Resources. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysworking days after a grievance has been referred to her the Director of Human Resources, or her designate shall meet with the grievor and a Union shall submit Representative and a Grievance Officer to discuss the grievance. At this meeting a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees will attend if either party requests. A written reply to the grievance will be given within ten (10) working days after this meeting has been held.
11.06 If a grievance involves the discharge of an employee, then reasons for discharge shall be given in writing writing. Such a grievance shall proceed directly to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature Step No.2 of the grievancegrievance procedure and must be presented in writing, dated and signed, by both the grievor and a Union Representative within ten (10) working days following discharge. A grievance claiming unjust discharge may be settled by confirming the Employer's action or by reinstating the employee and making her whole in all respects, or by any other arrangement which is just and equitable in the opinion of the conferring parties, or an Arbitration Board.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, Section 9.1. Any claim by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for Association, an orderly and speedy process for the settling employee, or group of grievancesemployees, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope terms of this Agreement is a grievance if submitted in writing as such on a timely basis.
Section 9.2. All time limits consist of workdays, which shall be referred defined as those days on which the District’s Business Office is open.
Section 9.3. The parties hereto acknowledge that it is usually most desirable for an employee and the immediate supervisor to as a policy solve any problems through free and informal communication. Accordingly, the parties shall attempt to informally resolve any grievance. Policy grievances shall If, However, the informal process fails to satisfy the employee or the Association, a grievance may be submitted, processed as follows:
Step I. The Association or the grievant may present the grievance in writing, writing within thirty twenty (3020) consecutive working days workdays of the event which led giving rise to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence be delivered to the Facilities Manager who, within seven (7)
Step II. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2I, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have then the Association and/or the grievant may refer the grievance to the Superintendent or his designee within five (5) workdays after receipt of the Step I response. Within seven (7) workdays of the Superintendent’s or his official designee’s receipt of the appeal, the Superintendent or designee will set a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along date for a second step meeting to be held with the employeeAssociation representative. Within ten (10) workdays of the meeting, will discuss it with the
Step III. If the employee’s supervisor grievance is not resolved at Step II to the satisfaction of the Association, the grievance may be referred to binding arbitration by notifying the President of the Board of Education within ten (10) consecutive working days workdays of receipt of the event which led Step II written decision. At the same time, the Association shall forward a demand for arbitration to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemFMCS requesting a panel of seven (7) arbitrators.
7.5 Section 9.4. The Union shall have Board acknowledges the right of the Association’s grievance representative to originate participate in the processing of a grievance at any level, and no employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association’s representative is not present. The Association at Step II may initially file class grievances on behalf involving one or more employees. Should the attendance at a meeting involving any grievance that an employee or an Association representative be released from his/her regular duties; the employee shall be released without loss of pay or benefits.
Section 9.5. No reprisals shall be taken by the employer against any employee who feels that she has because of the employee’s participation in a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve Section 9.6. Should the Board’s investigation or processing of any grievance require that an employee or an Association representative be released from his or her regular assignment, the employee and/or Association representative shall be released for a reasonable time period without loss of pay or benefits. This includes an employee testifying in an arbitration hearing, if scheduled during the discussion with employee’s work hours, as well as one employee representative for the employee's supervisor, it Association at an arbitration hearing.
Section 9.7. All records related to a grievance shall be dealt with as follows:filed separately from the personnel files of an employee.
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysSection 9.8. If only one party requests the presence of a court reporter, that party shall bear the cost of the reporter. However, if the other party requests a copy of the transcript, the Union cost shall submit the be borne equally.
Section 9.9. By mutual agreement, a grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services may be settled at any step with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceor without establishing precedent.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article
6.01 There shall be mandatory, exclusive no loss of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidayswages by employees for attendance at mutually arranged meetings with Employer administrative officials during working hours.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 6.02 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and the Union Stewards. The role Xxxxxxx shall assist any employee which the Xxxxxxx represents, in preparing and presenting the grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure.
6.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the xxxxxxx name of each Xxxxxxx and the department represented before the Employer shall be required to assist recognize the Xxxxxxx.
6.04 The Employer agrees that Xxxxxxxx shall not be hindered, coerced, restrained or interfered with in any way in the preparation performance of their duties while investigating disputes and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 belowpresenting adjustments as provided in this Article. When a xxxxxxx assists with The Union recognizes that each Xxxxxxx is employed full-time by the presentation of a grievance Employer and will not leave work during working hours she except to perform the duties under this Agreement. Therefore, no Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss leave work without obtaining the permission of regular earnings. Policy Grievancethe supervisor.
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable 6.05 The Union has the right to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement appoint or otherwise select, three Stewards.
6.06 A grievance shall be referred to defined as a policy grievance. Policy grievances any difference arising out of interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement.
6.07 It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be submittedadjusted as quickly as possible, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until the immediate supervisor has first been given the opportunity of adjusting the event which led complaint.
STEP 1 Prior to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the filing any grievance, the articles employee shall discuss with the immediate non-union Supervisor/Manager within seven (7) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the complaint have originated or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged occurred. The immediate supervisor shall give a decision within seven (7) calendar days following such discussion and failing settlement, it may then be taken up as a grievance in writing on a form suitable to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify and the Union, whowithin seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the immediate supervisor's decision.
6.08 Should a grievance arise, along the aggrieved employee(s) will discuss the grievance with the employee, will discuss it with Union Xxxxxxx in the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days department and an xxxxxxx effort shall be made to settle the grievance fairly and promptly.
6.09 All agreements reached under the grievance procedure between the representatives of the event which led to Employer and the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve representatives of the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have will be final and binding upon the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdaysEmployer, the Union shall submit and the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceemployees.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 10.1: In a mutual effort to provide a harmonious working relationship between the parties agree to this Agreement, it is further agreed and understood by the parties that there shall be a procedure for the resolution of grievances between the parties and that such procedure shall cover both grievances involving the application or interpretation of the Agreement and grievances involving discharge, suspension, or written reprimand taken against a member of the Bargaining Unit that is covered by this Agreement, except for the allegations of employment discrimination as specified in Article 9, Section 9.5.
10.2: Every effort will be made by the parties to settle any grievance as expeditiously as possible. Should either party fail to observe the time limits as set forth out in the steps of this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limitArticle, the grievance is deemed to will automatically be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced processed to the next step of the procedure. However, time limits may be modified by mutual written agreement between the parties.
10.3: All reference to “days” stated in this Article shall mean calendar days.
10.4: Grievances not related to suspensions, demotions, or terminations shall be processed in the grievance procedurefollowing manner and every effort shall be made by the parties to secure the prompt disposition of such grievances.
7.1.3 Step 1: The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx member shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of first take up a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days after the employee has knowledge or should have had knowledge of the event(s) which gave rise to the grievance. Such meeting between the member and his immediate supervisor shall be on an informal and oral basis.
Step 2: Any grievance which cannot be satisfactorily settled with the immediate supervisor shall be reduced to writing and signed by the member and a representative of the PBA and shall next be taken up with the Chief of Police or his designee. The grievance shall be discussed in a meeting by and between the member, a representative of the PBA and the Chief of Police within five (5) days from rendering the grievance to writing. The Chief of Police shall within ten (10) days after this meeting, render his/her decision in writing, with a copy to the PBA.
Step 3: In the event which led to the member is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve Step 2, the problem.
7.5 The Union member shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf appeal the Chief of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing Police’s decision to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within City Manager or his designee within ten (10) consecutive workdaysdays from the date of receipt of the Chief of Police’s written decision. Such appeal must be accompanied by the filing of a copy of the original written grievance together with a letter signed by the member and a representative of the PBA, requesting that the Union shall submit Chief of Police’s decision be reversed. The City Manager or his designee shall, within ten (10) days from the grievance filing of such appeal, render a decision in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services employee with a copy of the decision to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature representative of the grievancePBA.
10.5: If the grievance is in response to a disciplinary action, except as described in section 10.6 below, the employee shall present the grievance directly to the individual issuing the discipline, which may result in prior steps being bypassed.
10.6: Where a grievance is general in nature, in that it applies to a number of members rather than a single member, or the grievance is related to a suspension, demotion, or termination, such grievance shall be presented in writing directly to the Chief of Police, within the time limits provided for the submission of a grievance in Step 1. Thereafter, the grievance shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Step 3.
10.7: This grievance procedure shall be the sole and exclusive method of resolving any dispute concerning interpretation or application of any provision of this Agreement or any matter involving discharge, suspension or demotion taken against any member covered by this Agreement. In the event the grievance procedure is utilized to pursue a grievance over discharge, suspension or demotion, the grievance shall be filed directly with the City Manager at Step 3 of the grievance procedure, within the same time limits as for the initial filing of a grievance at Step 1, and the arbitration procedure set forth below shall also apply.
10.8: In the event a grievance processed through the grievance procedure set forth above has not been satisfactorily resolved, the Employee shall file, within fifteen
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the 1. A grievance shall be advanced to defined as an alleged violation of the next step in the grievance procedureprovisions of this Agreement.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in 2. It is the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties intent of the Union Grievance Committee parties to settle disputes promptly and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx no complaint shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances considered which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within presented after ten (10) consecutive working calendar days from when the employee knew or should have known about the alleged grievable offense.
3. The employee shall first bring the complaint to the attention of the employee's immediate supervisor who shall have an informal conference with the complainant within eight (8) calendar days of the event which led complaint presentation. The supervisor shall have eight (8) calendar days to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemdispute. Should the immediate supervisor be the Fire Chief, this step may be skipped.
7.5 4. If the immediate supervisor cannot resolve the dispute within eight (8) calendar days, or if the employee is not satisfied with the resolution, the employee shall reduce the grievance to writing, specifying:
a) The Union article and section of the contract which has been violated;
b) The facts surrounding the violation;
c) What remedy the grievant requests; and
d) The extent to which the grievant has sought an informal adjustment of the grievance. The grievant shall have eight (8) calendar days following the right decision of the supervisor complaint resolution step in paragraph 3 above to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing present the written grievance to the Fire Chief or the Chief's designee. The Chief shall have eight (8) calendar days to investigate and attempt to resolve the grievance during grievance. The Chief shall give a decision in writing within that eight (8) calendar-day period.
5. If the discussion grievant is not satisfied with the employee's supervisorresolution by the Chief, it the grievant may present the grievance to the Town Manager or a designee within eight (8) calendar days. The Manager shall have eight (8) calendar days in which to act upon the grievance or schedule a hearing. Said hearing shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceheld no later than thirty
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree 1. A grievance shall mean a written complaint by a member of the bargaining unit that the time limits set forth there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of working conditions, fringe benefits, or wages, specified in this article Agreement.
2. The purpose for this procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible administrative level, equitable solutions to grievances which may arise.
3. All grievance proceedings, but not necessarily the grievance itself, shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundayskept confidential, and General Holidaysthe proceedings shall be informal, as is mutually agreeable. Records shall be kept by all parties to the grievance. The number of days indicated in each step listed below shall be considered the maximum allowable to all parties, and every effort shall be made to expedite the proceedings. Time restrictions herein may be extended by mutual agreement. The employee(s) and the employer agree to follow the procedures outlined in the following steps:
Step 1: Any Claim shall first be presented orally to the most immediate supervisor, within five (5) working days of event, or five (5) working days of employee’s knowledge of event. The Supervisor will respond to the oral grievance within five (5) working days from notice of the oral grievance.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses Step 2: Failing to reach a time limitsatisfactory agreement, the employee shall discuss the grievance is deemed with the Chief Xxxxxxx or his/her designated representative. The Chief Xxxxxxx may designate an assistant xxxxxxx for each shift to be abandonedhandle grievances in his/her absence. If the Chief Xxxxxxx has a grievance, the Business Agent may represent him/her.
7.1.2 In Step 3: If a satisfactory resolution of the event that claim cannot be reached orally through the employer misses Chief Xxxxxxx, then a time limit, the formal written grievance shall be advanced presented by the Chief Xxxxxxx or his/her designee to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer Director of Buildings and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, Grounds within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceten
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 23.1 A grievance, for the purpose of this ARTICLE, is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The parties agree following procedure is established for the purpose of resolving such grievances with equity and dispatch. DocuSign Envelope ID: A6531E10-4439-4093-88D2-F4311168E8CE
23.2 It is recognized and accepted by the EMPLOYER and the UNION that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive processing of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance grievances as hereinafter provided is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, limited by the Employer job duties and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties responsibilities of the Union Grievance Committee employees and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall therefore be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance accomplished during working hours she only when consistent with employee duties and responsibilities. The Representative involved and a grieving employee shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during working hours, provided the Representative and the employee have notified and received the approval of regular earnings. Policy Grievancetheir supervisor to be absent to process a grievance and that such absence would not be detrimental to the educational programs of the EMPLOYER.
7.3 23.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievanceresolved in conformance with the following procedure.
Step 1. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days Upon the occurrence of any alleged violation of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievanceAGREEMENT, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance employee involved shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances matter on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion an informal basis with the employee's immediate supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:. If the matter is not resolved to the
a. Step 2. Within ten fifteen (1015) consecutive workdayscalendar days following receipt of a grievance referred from Step 1, the Union shall submit Human Resources Employment Specialist, or
Step 3. If the grievance in writing to remains unresolved, the UNION may within fifteen (15) calendar days after the response of the Human Resources Employment
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION may within fifteen (15) calendar days after the response of the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy or designee, by written notice to the Superintendent EMPLOYER, request arbitration of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievancethe
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 6.01 The parties Company and the Union agree that it is of the time limits set forth utmost importance to adjust complaints and grievances as quickly as possible. It is agreed that no employee may file a formal grievance until he has first gone to his immediate Supervisor, on his own or accompanied by a Xxxxxxx, in this article an attempt to adjust his complaint. This procedure shall be mandatory, exclusive not interfere with the regular business of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidaysthe Company.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the 6.02 No grievance shall be advanced considered which has not been filed within five (5) working days after the circumstances that gave rise to it came to the next step in attention of or should have come to the grievance procedureattention of the employee concerned.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in 6.03 Grievances shall be adjusted and settled as follows: STEP 1 By a conference among the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancesemployee, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist Xxxxxxx concerned with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with grievance, Human Resources and/or the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, Manager within thirty five (305) consecutive working days of the event which led filing of the grievance. Such Human Resources and/or Management person shall give his written decision to the Xxxxxxx within five (5) working days of the above conference. Failing settlement, then; within five (5) working days, the grievance and shall specify may be referred to Step 2. By a conference among the nature of employee, the Xxxxxxx concerned with the grievance, the articles Chief Xxxxxxx, the Union Representative, the Manager (or clauses delegate) and the Human Resource Officer of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makeCompany. The grievance Manager shall commence at Step 2give his decision in writing to the Union Representative within seven (7) working days or a longer period, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have if mutually agreed to by the Parties. Failing a grievance shall notify settlement, the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor matter may be referred to arbitration within ten (10) consecutive working days after the decision in STEP 2 by the Manager, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.
6.04 Any complaint, difference or dispute arising between the Company and the Union shall be dealt with under STEP 2 provided a written complaint is filed by the grieving party with the other party within ten (10) working days of the event which led date of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve 6.05 A claim by the Union that an employee has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance and shall be taken up under STEP 2 of the grievance during procedure if a written statement of such grievance, signed by the discussion employee, is lodged with the employee's supervisorCompany within five (5) working days (Saturdays, it shall Sundays and Paid Holidays excluded) after the discharge or suspension is effected.
6.06 Such special grievance may be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit settled under the grievance procedure or arbitration by: (a) confirming the Company's action in writing to suspending or discharging the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievanceemployee; or,
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 9.01 If an employee is not satisfied with the outcome of the informal resolution process described in Article 8, the employee may file a grievance in accordance with this Article 9. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any questions as to whether a matter is arbitrable. For the purposes of this Article, reference to “days” relating to steps in the grievance and arbitration procedures (Article 10) shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays and paid holidays. Time limits referred to in the grievance procedure and arbitration procedures may be extended by mutual agreement, if specified in writing. Both parties agree and understand that the time limits set forth out, both in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is and arbitration procedures (Article 10), must be strictly complied with except by written agreement to extend and failure to do so shall result in the grievance being deemed to be have been abandoned.
7.1.2 In 9.02 Step 1 Complaint: The employee will inform the event that union xxxxxxx of his or her complaint or concern, his or her attempted resolution of the employer misses complaint or concern through the informal conflict resolution procedure described in Article 8, and his or her desire to proceed with a time limitgrievance. The xxxxxxx must submit a written grievance (using the WUCC grievance form), signed and dated by the grievance shall be advanced employee, to the next step employee’s immediate supervisor (or designate) within ten (10) working days following the written decision described in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and StewardsArticle 8. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses remedy sought, and the section(s) of the collective agreement Collective Agreement which are alleged to have been violated must be violated set out in the grievance. Within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the grievance, a meeting will be held with the grievor, a Union xxxxxxx, and the remedy immediate supervisor or correction that manager, with the Employer is requested to makeintention of resolving the grievance. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An supervisor’s written response will be delivered to the employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of following the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemmeeting.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the 29 A. A grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In defined as any dispute between the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer Union and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly Employer, or 30 between a nurse who has successfully completed the introductory period and speedy process for the settling of grievances, 31 Employer over the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties Employer’s interpretation or application of the Union Grievance Committee and StewardsAgreement. The role of All 32 grievances which arise during the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope term of this Agreement shall be referred resolved as follows:
34 Step 1 The employee or the Association, on an employee’s or group of 1 employees’ behalf, shall present his/her grievance in writing on the “Official 2 Grievance Form,” or facsimile, to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, the Director of Operations within thirty (30) consecutive working days 3 from the date of the occurrence or the date when the nurse should have 4 reasonably known of the occurrence. The written grievance statement shall 5 include:
7 a. The date the grievance occurred;
9 b. A description of the problem;
11 c. The contract provisions alleged to be violated; and
13 d. The remedy sought. 15 The Director of Operations or designee shall meet with the grievant within fourteen 16 (14) calendar days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature receipt of the grievance. At this meeting, every effort shall 17 be made to find a mutually satisfactory solution to the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to makegrievance. The grievance Director of 18 Operations or designee shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have give a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led written reply to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services grievant with a copy to the Superintendent 19 Association within fourteen (14) calendar days after the meeting.
21 Step 2 If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, the grievant or the grievant’s 22 representative may submit a written appeal that the grievance be heard by the 23 Area Vice President within fourteen (14) calendar days. After conferring with the 24 grievant and supervisor, the Area Vice President or designee will recommend a 25 solution in writing which shall be delivered to the grievant and the Association within 26 ten (10) calendar days. 28 If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, either party may submit the issue 29 to arbitration by filing a written request with the other within fourteen (14) calendar 30 days from the time that the grievant’s representative receives the proposed 32 33 Employer and Association will attempt to agree on a neutral arbitrator to 34 hear the grievance, and with mutual agreement may submit multiple grievances to 1 the same arbitrator. If the parties are unable to reach agreement on an arbitrator, 2 the moving party will request a panel of Schools outlining: i. the nature seven (7) members of the grievanceNational 3 Academy of Arbitrators with their principal place of residence in Oregon or 4 Washington from the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service provided, however, 5 that the request must be mailed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of 6 the Association request to refer the grievance to arbitration. The parties shall 7 equally share the cost of the list. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving 8 the list, the parties will alternately strike names from the list, with the moving party 9 to strike the first name, until one (1) name remains, and he/she shall serve as 10 arbitrator. Either party may require that an official record of the proceedings be 11 prepared by a professional reporter and that a copy be provided to the arbitrator.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The Section 1. A grievance is defined as a dispute between the Authority and the Union con- cerning the meaning, interpretation and/or application of this Agreement, including disci- xxxxx or discharge.
Section 2. A grievance as defined in this Article may be initiated by the Union, by any em- ployee, or the Authority. Once a grievance is initiated by one party, the other parties agree that are barred from raising the same grievance.
Section 3. No grievance shall be entertained or processed unless it is filed within the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses herein. If a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced not appealed to the next step in the grievance procedurepro-
Section 4. The parties may agree in writing to extend any time limits.
7.1.3 The Section 5. If a party fails to provide a response or fails to meet within the time limits specified set forth herein, the grievance may be immediately appealed to the next step of the grievance procedure; the failure to provide a response within the time limits set forth herein shall not constitute a waiver of the party’s right to oppose the grievance.
Section 6. In processing grievances against the Authority, the following steps shall be fol- lowed in accordance with Sections 1-5:
Step 1: The aggrieved employee, with the Union representative, shall discuss the grievance with the employee’s immediate supervisor within seven (7) days after the employee is notified of the MTPD action giving rise to the griev- ance. When the MTPD action giving rise to the grievance is discipline re- flected in a written notice to the employee, the grievance shall be initiated within seven (7) days after the employee receives the written notice of the discipline. All documents necessary to support the action taken shall be provided to the employee. The supervisor shall attempt to adjust the griev- ance and shall respond orally to the employee within seven (7) days after the discussion.
Step 2: If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, the Union shall file a written griev- ance with the supervisor designated by MTPD within seven (7) days of the Step 1 response. The written grievance shall contain a brief statement of facts describing the complaint, a statement of the provisions of this Agreement alleged to be violated, and a statement of the relief requested. The supervisor shall give a written response to the Union and to employ- ees named in the grievance procedure within seven (7) days after receipt of the writ- ten grievance.
Step 3: If the grievance is not settled in Step 2, the Union shall file a written griev- ance with the Chief or his designee within seven (7) days after receipt of the Step 2 response. The parties shall meet within fourteen (14) days to try to resolve the grievance. The Chief or his designee shall give a written response to the Union and to employees named in the grievance within seven (7) days after the discussion.
Step 4: If the grievance is not settled at Step 3, the employee may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by appeal to the Employer Trial Board or the Union may invoke arbitration but not both; a timely Trial Board appeal will take precedence over a timely invoking of arbitration. When an employee appeals to the Trial Board and the Union.
7.2 Union invokes arbi- tration for other employees involved in the same grievance, the decision of each tribunal will be binding on the respective employees. In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievancesin- voke arbitration, the Employer acknowledges Union will serve notice of intent to appeal to the
Section 7. In processing grievances against the rights and duties Union, the following steps shall be fol- lowed in accordance with Sections 1-5: Step 1: MTPD shall file a written grievance with the Chairman of the Labor Committee within fourteen (14) days after MTPD is notified of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led action giving rise to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2contain a brief state- ment of facts describing the complaint, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days statement of the event which led provisions of this Agreement alleged to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has be violated, and a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature statement of the relief re- quested. The parties shall meet within fourteen (14) days to discuss the grievance. The Chairman of the Labor Committee shall give a written re- sponse to MTPD within seven (7) days after the discussion.
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Samples: Labor Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The 8.01 For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any questions as to whether a matter is arbitrable. For the purposes of this Article, reference to “days” relating to steps in the grievance and arbitration procedures (Article 9) shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays and paid holidays. Time limits referred to in the grievance procedure and arbitration procedures may be extended by mutual agreement, if specified in writing. Both parties agree and understand that the time limits set forth out, both in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is and arbitration procedures (Article 9), must be strictly complied with except by written agreement to extend and failure to do so shall result in the grievance being deemed to be have been abandoned.
7.1.2 In 8.02 Step 1:
a) Any employee having a grievance will verbally notify the event that Management Supervisor within ten (10) working days after the employer misses problem occurs. She/he may have her/his Union Xxxxxxx present throughout Step 1.
b) The Management Supervisor shall arrange to have a time limitmeeting with the employee within eight (8) working days of the verbal notification, for the purpose of discussing the grievance.
c) The Management Supervisor shall verbally state her/his decision within eight (8) working days from the date of this discussion.
8.03 Step 2:
a) If the employee is not satisfied with the decision of the Management Supervisor, the grievance shall be advanced put in writing to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance Management Supervisor and shall specify state the nature of the grievance, the articles section or clauses sections of the collective agreement which are contract alleged to be violated have been violated, and the remedy or correction that redress sought.
b) The written grievance must be conveyed by the Employer is requested Union Xxxxxxx, to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2the Management Supervisor, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have with a grievance shall notify copy to the UnionExecutive Director, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days from the date of the event which led to the grievance Management Supervisor’s verbal reply in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemStep 1 (Article 8.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 Suspension, Disciplinary Layoff or Discharge and (3.17) Union Representation. The attached flow chart illustrates the proper sequence of procedural steps to be used in processing employee grievances. The Corporation assures the Union that it is interested in seeing that all grievances receive prompt and objective consideration on their merits. The Union assures the Corporation that it will make a sincere and determined effort to keep the procedure free of unmeritorious grievances. Also, during our recent contract negotiations the Corporation pointed out that Special Conferences, as provided for in Section (2.7)(b), are in some instances being used to circumvent The Grievance Procedure. Such action hinders the expeditious handling of grievances. The parties agree Section (2.7)(b) was not intended to provide the means for circumvention and abuse of the Grievance Procedure and will put forth their best efforts to eliminate any such abuse. To further assist in expediting the handling of a grievance, it is understood if a grievance has not been resolved in Step 2 or Step 3 of the grievance procedure within forty-five (45) days after its appeal from the previous Step, unless held over by mutual agreement between the parties for further discussion, the representative of Management at that Step may answer the time limits grievance in writing without a meeting. The parties also discussed problems created as a result of the submission of written grievances containing insufficient information. It is agreed that each grievance submitted in writing shall set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, reasonable detail the date and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewards. The role of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses identity of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated employee or employees involved by name, seniority date, classification or location, insofar as diligent effort will allow, and the remedy or correction provisions of the applicable agreement, if any, that the Employer is requested to makeUnion claims the Corporation has violated. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Management's answers will set forth facts taken into account in answering the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by the Employer and the Union.
7.2 7.01 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Grievance Committee and the Union Stewards. The role Xxxxxxx shall assist any employee, which the Xxxxxxx represents, in preparing and presenting his/her grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure.
7.02 The divisions or locations covered by each Xxxxxxx shall be: 1 – Sharbot Lake/Cloyne - all staff 1 – Napanee - all staff 2 – Kingston - all staff 1 – Support Staff - all staff 1 – Chief Xxxxxxx - all staff
7.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the xxxxxxx names of each Xxxxxxx and the division(s) he/she represents and the name of the Chief Xxxxxxx, before the Employer shall be required to assist recognize them.
(a) The Union recognizes that each Xxxxxxx is employed by the Employer and should therefore endeavour to investigate alleged grievances outside of normal working hours.
(b) Union Stewards shall not leave their work to deal with grievances without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(c) Union Stewards will investigate alleged grievances as quickly as possible in order to facilitate their return to work and on their return will so advise their supervisor.
(d) Union Stewards and members of the Union Grievance Committee, when meeting with members of management under the grievance procedure set out below, shall not suffer any loss of pay.
7.05 A grievance shall be defined as any difference arising out of the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement.
7.06 An xxxxxxx effort shall be made to settle grievances fairly and promptly. It is understood that an employee cannot submit a grievance until he/she has first given his/her immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with his/her immediate supervisor within twenty-eight (28) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement of the complaint, it shall only be taken up as a grievance if filed within seven (7) calendar days after being discussed with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 belowimmediate supervisor. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitted, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee Employees who feels feel they have a grievance shall notify may, in the Unioncompany of their Union Xxxxxxx, who, along discuss the alleged grievance with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemtheir supervisor.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree that the time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive steps of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure may shall be extended for such time as mutually agreed, in writing, by 17 follows:
19 12.4.1 After first attempting to resolve the Employer and grievance informally with the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for the settling of grievances20 nurse’s superior, the Employer acknowledges nurse may file a grievance in writing with the rights and duties 21 department head within fourteen (14) calendar days from the 22 occurrence which is the subject of the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsgrievance, or from the time the 23 nurse knew or reasonably should have known of such occurrence. 24 The role written grievance shall contain a statement of the xxxxxxx shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submittedrelevant facts, in writing, within thirty (30) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance and shall specify 25 the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses provisions of the collective labor agreement which are 26 alleged to be have been violated and the relief or remedy requested.
28 12.4.2 Within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of the written grievance, 29 the Nurse Executive shall either respond in writing to the grievance or correction 30 notify the Association and nurse in writing that the Employer is requested grievance has been 31 referred to make. The the Hospital Administrator.
33 12.4.3 If the grievance shall commence at Step 2remains unresolved by the immediate supervisor, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have a grievance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor then 34 within ten (10) consecutive working calendar days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problem.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall Association may submit the 1 grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services Hospital Administrator. The Hospital 2 Administrator will, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the 3 grievance, conduct a conference with a copy the affected parties for the 4 purpose of resolving the grievance. A written response to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. 5 Association and nurse shall be made by the nature Hospital Administration 6 within five (5) calendar days after the conference.
8 12.4.4 If the grievance is not resolved after the receipt of the grievancewritten response 9 from the Hospital Administration, then the Association may, within ten 10 (10) calendar days thereafter, notify the Hospital Administrator in 11 writing of its desire to submit the matter to arbitration under the 12 following procedures:
14 a. The Association and Hospital shall select one arbitrator, but if they 15 cannot agree upon an arbitrator within a period of ten (10) calendar 16 days, then the ONA may request a list of nine (9) arbitrators from the 17 Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) and the parties 18 shall alternately strike one (1) name, and the last name remaining 19 shall be the arbitrator. The parties agree that FMCS shall be required 20 to provide a list of Northwest arbitrators. All arbitrators on the FMCS 21 provided list must actually have as his or her primary residence a 22 location in Oregon, Washington or Idaho as of the date such arbitrator 23 is selected by the parties.
25 b. The arbitrator’s fee shall be borne by the loser as determined by the 26 arbitrator. Each party shall be responsible for the costs of presenting 27 its case to arbitration.
29 c. No question, issue or matter shall be considered or decided in 30 arbitration except the claimed violation of a specific provision of this 31 Agreement as contained in the written grievance submitted to the 32 Hospital Administrator, or those contained in a written stipulation 33 between the parties. The arbitrator shall have no authority to add to, 34 modify or detract from this Agreement and may only consider the 1 claim based upon a specific provision of this Agreement. The 2 arbitrator shall render his/her decision as soon as possible and in no 3 case later than thirty (30) calendar days after the hearing has been 4 closed or briefs have been submitted, whichever is later.
6 d. Either party may make a verbatim record of the arbitration proceeding, 7 or both parties may share jointly the cost of making or transcribing 8 such record.
10 e. Decisions on all questions properly submitted to arbitration and within 11 the scope of the arbitrator’s authority shall be final and binding upon 12 the parties.
14 12.4.5 The grievant and one (1) nurse representative may be authorized by 15 their immediate supervisor(s) to process a grievance without loss of 16 regular pay, so long as such activity does not exceed one (1) hour per
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 7.1 The parties agree 8.01 It is the mutual desire of the Parties hereto that any complaint or cause for dissatisfaction arising between an employee and the Company with respect to the application, interpretation or alleged violation of this Agreement shall be resolved as quickly as possible.
8.02 It is generally understood that an employee has no complaint or grievance until he, either directly or through the Union, has first given his immediate Supervisor an opportunity to address the complaint.
8.03 All time limits set forth in this article shall be mandatory, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and General Holidays.
7.1.1 In the event that the union misses a time limit, the grievance is deemed referred to be abandoned.
7.1.2 In the event that the employer misses a time limit, the grievance shall be advanced to the next step in the grievance procedure.
7.1.3 The time limits specified in the grievance procedure are exclusive of plant shutdowns, approved leaves of absence, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays as set out in this Agreement and may be extended for by mutual agreement.
8.04 The Company shall not be required to consider any grievance which is not presented within five (5) working days after the grievor or the Union first became aware of the alleged violation of the Agreement. Thereafter the time limits in the Grievance Procedure shall be considered directionary and not mandatory.
8.05 If after registering the complaint with the Supervisor and such time as mutually agreedcomplaint is not settled within two (2) working days or within a longer period which may have been agreed to by both parties, then the following steps of the Grievance Procedure may be invoked.
STEP 1 The grievance shall be submitted in writing, writing on a form supplied by the Employer Union and signed by the employee and by a Union representative. The Superintendent or Department Manager shall meet with the employee’s Union Xxxxxxx within two (2) working days of the receipt of the grievance in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The grievor may be present at this meeting if agreed by both parties. The Superintendent or Department Manager shall within a further three (3) working days, give his answer on the grievance form and return it to the Union.
7.2 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy process for STEP 2 If the settling decision of grievancesthe Superintendent or Department Manager is not satisfactory, the Employer acknowledges grievance may be submitted to the rights Plant Manager who within four (4) working days hold a meeting with the Divisional Chief Xxxxxxx in a further attempt to resolve the grievance. The Plant Manager shall within a further three (3) working days, give his decision in writing on the grievance form and duties return it to the Union.
STEP 3 If the grievance still remains unsettled at the conclusion of step two, the grievance may be submitted to the Manager Human Resources who shall within four (4) working days hold a meeting between the Union Grievance Committee and Stewardsthe appropriate representatives of Management in a final attempt to resolve the grievance. A Staff Representative of the Union may be present at this meeting if requested by either party. The role of the xxxxxxx grievor may be present at this meeting if agreed to by both parties. The Human Resources Manager shall be to assist with the preparation and presentation of within a grievance commencing with clause 7.3 below. When a xxxxxxx assists with the presentation of a grievance during further three (3) working hours she shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Policy Grievance
7.3 Grievances which are not of an individual nature but are generally applicable to employees covered by the scope of this Agreement shall be referred to as a policy grievance. Policy grievances shall be submitteddays give his decision, in writing, to the Union on or attached to the grievance form.
8.06 If final settlement of the grievance is not reached at step three, then the Grievance may be deferred in writing by either Party to Arbitration as provided in Article 10, Arbitration, at any time within thirty (30) consecutive working calendar days of after the event which led decision is received under Step Three.
8.07 Any request to the grievance and shall specify the nature of the grievance, the articles or clauses of the collective agreement which are alleged to be violated and the remedy or correction that the Employer is requested to make. The grievance shall commence at Step 2, Clause 7.6
7.4 An employee who feels they have hold a grievance in abeyance shall notify the Union, who, along with the employee, will discuss it with the employee’s supervisor within ten (10) consecutive working days of the event which led to the grievance in an xxxxxxx attempt to resolve the problemcontain a mutually agreed upon expiry date.
7.5 The Union shall have the right to originate grievances on behalf of any employee who feels that she has a grievance.
7.6 Failing to resolve the grievance during the discussion with the employee's supervisor, it shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Within ten (10) consecutive workdays, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent - Business Services with a copy to the Superintendent of Schools outlining: i. the nature of the grievance
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Samples: Collective Agreement
