Informal Stage If a Teacher is unable to resolve a complaint informally, the Teacher may with the concurrence of the Bargaining Unit Executive initiate a complaint with his/her supervisor who shall answer the complaint in writing (if requested) within ten (10) days of receipt of the complaint. The problem must be brought to the attention of the supervisor within fifteen (15) days after the Teacher becomes aware, or would reasonably be expected to have become aware, of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.
Informal Discussion If an employee has a problem relating to a work situation, the employee is encouraged to request a meeting with his or her immediate supervisor to discuss the problem in an effort to clarify the issue and to work cooperatively towards settlement.
Informal Discussions The employee's concerns will be presented orally by the employee to the appropriate supervisor. Every effort shall be made by all concerned in an informal manner to develop an understanding of the facts and the issues in order to create a climate which will lead to resolution of the problem. If the employee is not satisfied with the informal discussion(s) relative to the matter in question, he/she may proceed to the formal grievance procedure.
Formal Stage Step 1 a) Where OSSTF decides to proceed with a grievance, it shall commit the grievance to writing, setting out the facts of the grievance together with the provisions of the Agreement claimed to have been violated and indicating the relief sought and shall deliver the same to the Principal or Supervisor within twenty (20) days from the time of the occurrence of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance or when the employee ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance under this Collective Agreement. b) The Principal or immediate supervisor or designate, shall meet with the grievor(s) and the designate OSSTF representative(s) within ten (10) days from the receipt of the grievance. The Principal or immediate supervisor or designate shall forward the written decision to OSSTF within five (5) days of such meeting. a) Failing settlement at Step 1, OSSTF may submit the grievance, in writing, to the Director or designate within five (5) days of receiving the decision at Step 1. b) The Director or designate shall meet with the designated OSSTF representative(s) within ten (10) days from the receipt of the grievance. The grievor(s) may attend such meeting at the request of the OSSTF representative(s). The Director or designate shall forward a written decision to OSSTF within five (5) days of such meeting. If no settlement is reached, OSSTF may submit the grievance to arbitration within twenty (20) days of receipt of the response as follows:
Mutual Discussions The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and are prepared to discuss matters of common interest.
Informal Negotiations To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms of Use (each a "Dispute" and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either you or us (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other Party.
Discussion Staff has reviewed the proposal relative to all relevant policies and advise that it is reasonably consistent with the intent of the MPS. Attachment B provides an evaluation of the proposed development agreement in relation to the relevant MPS policies.
Discussion of Differences If a difference arises between the Employer and an employee(s) or between the Employer and the Union concerning the interpretation, application, operation or any alleged violation of the Agreement, the employee(s) shall continue to work in accordance with the Agreement until the difference is settled.
Informal Conference An employee against whom the disciplinary action is being considered may be requested to attend an informal conference with the immediate supervisor, his/her designee and/or a Human Resources Administrator prior to official written notification or any recommended disciplinary action. At such conference, the employee shall be informed orally of the specific disciplinary action being considered as well as the reasons therefore and be given an opportunity to respond thereto. At such a conference, the employee may represent himself/herself and/or be represented by a union representative. Holding such an informal conference is discretionary with the District and the failure to do so shall not invalidate any disciplinary action taken pursuant to this regulation.
Informal Procedure A complaint may be presented informally to the administrator whose decision or action is being contested.
