Joint Assistance. In the application and administration of this agreement, both parties shall have the right to call upon each other for assistance in interpretation or discussion of any problem which affects an employee or group of employees. The District and the Union shall honor such requests promptly in an effort to seek a harmonious solution to such problems that may arise. Further, the District and the Union shall cooperate in promoting harmony and efficiency among District employees.
Joint Assistance. At any stage of the Grievance Procedure or arbitration, the parties may have the assistance of the employee(s) concerned as witnesses and any other witnesses, or representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and all reasonable arrangements will be made to permit the conferring parties to have access to any part of the Employer's premises to view any working conditions which may be relevant to the settlement of the grievance.
Joint Assistance. At any stage of the Grievance Procedure or arbitration, the parties may have the assistance of the concerned as witnesses and any other witnesses, or representatives of the Canadian Union of Employees, and all reasonable arrangements will be made to permit the conferring patties to have access to any of the Employer's premises to view any working conditions which may be relevant to the settlement of the Grievance Procedure It is the of this Agreement to adjust as quickly as possible any complaints or difference between the parties arising from the interpretation, application, administration or alleged contravention of this Agreement. An employee who believes he has a complaint or a difference shall discuss the complaint or difference with the immediate Management supervisor within seven (7) working days of first becoming aware of the complaint or difference. The supervisor shall respond within five (5) working days of the discussion. Step A grievance not settled Step above may be referred, in writing within five (5) working days by a, Union representative to the appropriate Department Director or to a nominee appointed by him. The parties shall meet-as soon as possible to investigate and attempt to resolve the grievance. The Employer shall reply, in writing within five (5) working days of date of the receipt of written referralto Step Step3 A grievance not settled at Step may be referred in writing by the Union to the Director Corporate Services within five (5) working days. Arrangements for the hearing with the City Manager or his designate will be made within five (5) working days and the Employer will respond in writing within five (5) working days after the Hearing. Within five (5) days of receiving the Employer's response the Union will notify the Manager or his designate of its acceptance or rejection of the reply. Step A grievance not settled at Step may be referred to Arbitration within five
Joint Assistance. The Company agrees to establish a Joint Substance Abuse Program to continue to encourage and assist troubled workers in treatment and rehabilitation, whenever needed. The will emphasize the importance for maintaining a high regard for the safety and well being of its employees. A joint committee of one member of the Union and one Management will administer the program.
