Institutional Grievances Clause Samples

Institutional Grievances. A. An institutional grievance is a grievance filed by the Union or the Employer on its own behalf in its institutional capacity at the regional or local level. B. Procedure 1. The Union or the Employer shall raise the grievance in writing within thirty (30) days of the incident giving rise to the grievance, or within thirty (30) days after the grieving party becomes aware or should have reasonably become aware of the matter out of which the grievance arises. The grievance shall be filed with the appropriate Central Office or Regional Labor Relations Officer (RLRO), or Regional Vice President (RVP). 2. Any matters or issues not contained in the written grievance will not be considered by the arbitrator. If requested, the issue will be discussed informally by the Parties within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the grievance. Such discussions may be held by telephone if the Parties are at different geographical locations. 3. A decision will be issued within thirty (30) days of receipt of the grievance or the date of the discussion, whichever is later.

Institutional Grievances. (a) Management or the Union may file a grievance related to the administration of this Agreement, or any law, rule, or regulation that may affect either party’s institutional rights. (b) Exclusions in Section 2 also apply to institutional grievances.