Common use of Investigating Grievances Clause in Contracts

Investigating Grievances. 5.3.2.1 At the request of a bargaining unit member, a representative may investigate a complaint of any bargaining unit member assigned to the same Troop Area or District as the representative. Each representative shall be allowed two (2) work hours per week, excluding reasonable travel time, to investigate complaints and represent bargaining unit members in meetings or hearings related to complaints. 5.3.2.2 Representatives shall not leave their assigned work area to investigate complaints or represent bargaining unit members without permission of their immediate supervisor who is outside the bargaining unit. The supervisor shall not unreasonably withhold approval if adequate coverage is available, assignments are covered, and no overtime is incurred. The representative shall inform his/her immediate supervisor outside of the bargaining unit upon his/her return to work. 5.3.2.3 No overtime shall be authorized for representatives when investigating complaints or representing bargaining unit members. No overtime shall be authorized for bargaining unit members while discussing grievances or attending grievance meetings, hearings, or appeals, except as provided in the Fair Labor Standards Act. 5.3.2.4 No representative shall be permitted to investigate complaints or represent a bargaining unit member who is assigned to a different Troop Area or District than the representative. Representatives shall not leave the Troop Area or District to investigate complaints unless they are using annual leave, holiday leave, or compensatory time. Representatives may represent bargaining unit members at meetings or hearings located in Lincoln at State Headquarters or before the State Personnel Board or at arbitration hearings. Nothing in this section shall preclude the Association or Council President or his/her designated representative from conferring with the appropriate agency official in the informal settlement of grievances.

Investigating Grievances. 5.3.2.1 At the request of a bargaining unit member, a representative may investigate a complaint of any bargaining unit member assigned to the same Troop Area or District as the representative. Each representative shall be allowed two (2) work hours per week, excluding reasonable travel time, to investigate complaints and represent bargaining unit members in meetings or hearings related to complaints. 5.3.2.2 Representatives shall not leave their assigned work area to investigate complaints or represent bargaining unit members without permission of their immediate supervisor who is outside the bargaining unit. The supervisor shall not unreasonably withhold approval if adequate coverage is available, assignments are covered, and no overtime is incurred. The representative shall inform his/her immediate supervisor outside of the bargaining unit upon his/her return to work. 5.3.2.3 No overtime shall be authorized for representatives when investigating complaints or representing bargaining unit members. No overtime shall be authorized for bargaining unit members while discussing grievances or attending grievance meetings, hearings, or appeals, except as provided in the Fair Labor Standards Act. 5.3.2.4 No representative shall be permitted to investigate complaints or represent a bargaining unit member who is assigned to a different Troop Area or District than the representative. Representatives shall not leave the Troop Area or District to investigate complaints unless they are using annual leave, holiday leave, or compensatory time. Representatives may represent bargaining unit members at meetings or hearings located in Lincoln at State Headquarters or before the State Personnel Board or at arbitration hearings. Nothing in this section shall preclude the Association or Council President or his/her his designated representative from conferring with the appropriate agency official in the informal settlement of grievances.