Common use of INDIVIDUAL/GROUP AND POLICY GRIEVANCES Clause in Contracts

INDIVIDUAL/GROUP AND POLICY GRIEVANCES. Individual or group grievances arise when an employee or employees, believe her or their rights as set out in the Collective Agreement have been violated. Any matters affecting the Union, or matters of interpretation, or any subject in which the Union or Company may have an interest, could be the subject of a policy grievance. Such matters shall be initiated at step two of the grievance procedure. Step One A meeting to resolve the issue will be held between the shop xxxxxxx, employee(s), and the Company within ten (10) working days after the occurrence or awareness of the situation causing the complaint. If the parties are unable to resolve the complaint, a grievance will be filed. Step Two Within ten (10) working days of receipt, the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx will meet with Local Management for potential resolution. If resolved by all parties, the grievance shall be concluded in writing at that meeting. If the parties are unable to resolve the grievance, it will be forwarded immediately to District Lodge 140 and Labour Relations along with all relevant documentation. Step Three Within ten (10) working days of receipt of the grievance, District Lodge 140 will meet with Labour Relations. Within ten (10) working days following the meeting, District Lodge 140 will advise Labour Relations whether the grievance is to be discontinued or will proceed to arbitration.