Appeal Process PROVIDER may appeal any adverse finding by the Contract Compliance Officer as set forth in sec. 25.08(20)(c), D.C. Ords.
Steps of the Procedure 18. a. Except for grievances involving multiple employees or discipline, all grievances must be initiated at Step 1 of the grievance procedure.
Appeals Process A. The Contractor’s appeal process shall, at a minimum:
Appeal Procedure The Appeal will be deemed an appeal of the entire Arbitration Award. In conducting the Appeal, the Appeal Panel shall conduct a de novo review of all Claims described or otherwise set forth in the Arbitration Notice. Subject to the foregoing and all other provisions of this Paragraph 5, the Appeal Panel shall conduct the Appeal in a manner the Appeal Panel considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the Appeal, may hold one or more hearings and permit oral argument, and may review all previous evidence and discovery, together with all briefs, pleadings and other documents filed with the Original Arbitrator (as well as any documents filed with the Appeal Panel pursuant to Paragraph 5.4(a) below). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in connection with the Appeal, the Appeal Panel shall not permit the parties to conduct any additional discovery or raise any new Claims to be arbitrated, shall not permit new witnesses or affidavits, and shall not base any of its findings or determinations on the Original Arbitrator’s findings or the Arbitration Award.
Discipline Procedure To ensure that there is no misunderstandings when discipline is to be administered the Parties shall adhere to the following procedure in each instance of discipline.
Steps of the Grievance Procedure The following constitutes the sole and exclusive method for resolving grievances between the parties covered by this Agreement and shall be followed in its entirety unless any step is waived by mutual consent: Step One:
Classification Appeal Procedure An employee shall have the right to appeal, through the Union, the classification of the position the employee occupies, or where a point rating plan has been used, the right to appeal the position's level. Classification matters are not grievable under Article 8 of this Agreement. Instead, the following procedures shall be followed.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 7 Section 4.1. Definition 7 Section 4.2. Procedures 7 Section 4.3. Limitations on Authority of Arbitrator 8 Section 4.4. Expenses of Arbitration 9 Section 4.5. Union Grievances 9 Section 4.6. Time Limits 9 Section 4.7. Miscellaneous 10 Section 4.8. Discipline 10 Section 4.9. Oral or Written Reprimands 11 Section 4.10. Applicability of Grievance and Arbitration Procedure to Discipline 11 ARTICLE V LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 12 ARTICLE VI SENIORITY, LAYOFF AND RECALL 13 Section 6.1. Definition 13 Section 6.2. Probationary Period 13 Section 6.3. Layoff and Recall 13 Section 6.4. Seniority List 15 Section 6.5. Posting of Certain Training Opportunities 15 Section 6.6. Termination of Seniority 15 Section 6.7. Reemployment After Expiration of Right to Recall 16 ARTICLE VII HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME 17 Section 7.1. Purpose 17 Section 7.2. Normal Work Cycle 17 Section 7.3. A Day Trades 18 Section 7.4. Overtime 19 Section 7.5. Changing or Trading Tours of Duty 19 Section 7.6. Hireback Procedure 19 Section 7.7. Compensatory Time 20 Section 7.8. Call-Back Pay 21 Section 7.9. No Pyramiding 21 ARTICLE VIII SALARIES AND OTHER COMPENSATION 22 Section 8.1. Salaries 22 Section 8.2. Longevity Pay 24 Section 8.3. Out of Classification Pay 25 Section 8.4. Paramedic Stipend 25 Section 8.5. Paramedic Preceptor 25 ARTICLE IX VACATIONS 26 Section 9.1. Amount of Vacation 26 Section 9.2. Vacation Eligibility 26 Section 9.3. Vacation Scheduling 26 Section 9.4. Limitation on Accumulation of Vacation 27 Section 9.5. Pay Upon Separation 28 Section 9.6. Vacation Day Trades 28 ARTICLE X HOLIDAYS 29 Section 10.1. Holidays for Employees Assigned to 8-Hour Shifts. 29 Section 10.2. Holidays for Employees Assigned to 24-Hour Shifts 30 Section 10.3. Pay for Hirebacks on Holidays 30 ARTICLE XI INSURANCE 31 Section 11.1. Caferteria Benefits Plan 31 Section 11.2. Retirees Insurance 31 Section 11.3. Flexible Benefits Plan 31 Section 11.4. Right to Change Carriers 31 Section 11.5. Terms of Policies to Govern 32 Section 11.6. Right to Maintain Coverage While on Unpaid Leave or on Layoff 32 Section 11.7. Post Retirement Health Savings Plan 32 ARTICLE XII LEAVES OF ABSENCE 33 Section 12.1. Jury Duty 33 Section 12.2. Sick Leave 33 Section 12.3. Special Leaves Without Pay 34 Section 12.4. Bereavement Leave 34 Section 12.5. Emergency Leave for Illness/Injury in Immediate Family 34 Section 12.6. Witness Leave 35 Section 12.7. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 36 Section 12.8. Pregnancy Leave/Maternity Leave 36 ARTICLE XIII SAFETY COMMITTEE 37 ARTICLE XIV MAINTENANCE OF SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS 38 ARTICLE XV MISCELLANEOUS FRINGE BENEFITS 39 Section 15.1. Deferred Compensation Plan 39 Section 15.2. Credit Union 39 Section 15.3. Tuition Reimbursement 39 Section 15.4. Quartermaster System and Maintenance Allowance 39 Section 15.5. Sick Leave Incentive Plan 39 Section 15.6. Pay for Unused Sick Leave at Retirement 40 Section 15.7. Severance Pay 40 Section 15.8. Inoculations 40 Section 15.9. Eye Glass Replacement 41 ARTICLE XVI MISCELLANEOUS 42 Section 16.1. Outside Employment 42 Section 16.2. Pay Advance 42 Section 16.3. Gender of Words 42 Section 16.4. Physical Examinations 42 Section 16.5. Job Descriptions 42 Section 16.6. Posting of Formal Training Opportunities 43 Section 16.7. Released Time 43 Section 16.8. Resolution of Impasse 43 Section 16.9. Solicitation 43 Section 16.10. Physical Fitness Program 44 Section 16.11. Shift/Station Selection Process 44 Section 16.12. Subcontracting 48 ARTICLE XVII RIGHTS OF VILLAGE 49 ARTICLE XVIII NON-INTERRUPTION OF WORK 50 Section 18.1. No Strikes 50 Section 18.2. No Lockouts 50 ARTICLE XIX PROMOTIONS 51 Section 19.1. General 51 Section 19.2. Eligibility Requirements 51 Section 19.3. Components of the Promotional Process and the Weighting of Components 52 Section 19.4. Promotion Process Components 53 Section 19.5. Promotions Coordinator 58 Section 19.6. Monitors 58 Section 19.7. Scoring of Components and Posting of Preliminary Promotion List 59 Section 19.8. Veteran's Preference Points and Posting of Final Promotion List 59 Section 19.9. Order of Selection 60 Section 19.10. Duration of Final Promotion List 61 Section 19.11. Right to Review 61 ARTICLE XX SAVINGS CLAUSE 63 ARTICLE XXI ENTIRE AGREEMENT 64 ARTICLE XXII DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING 65 ARTICLE XXIII DURATION AND TERM 67 Section 23.1. Term of Agreement 67 Section 23.2. Continuing Effect 67 APPENDIX A VARIANCES FROM STATUTORY IMPASSE PROCEDURE 00 XXXXXXXX X ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS TESTING 69 APPENDIX C FIRE CHIEF’S EVALUATION INSTRUMENT 75 APPENDIX D VILLAGE’S CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN 00 XXXXXXXX X ADDITIONAL QUARTERMASTER ITEMS 77 APPENDIX F CURRENT LIST OF 40 HOUR OR LONGER OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL COURSES 78 OCTOBER 23, 1990 MINIMUM STAFFING SIDE LETTER… 80 AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the Village of Schaumburg (hereinafter referred to as the “Village”) and the Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 4092 (hereinafter referred to as the “Union”).
ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The parties to this Agreement are agreed that it is of the utmost importance to adjust complaints and grievances as quickly as possible. Unless agreed to by both the Company and the Union, no grievance shall be presented, the alleged circumstances of which originated or occurred, or should have come to the attention of the employee concerned, more than five (5) working days prior to its original presentation in writing at Step A grievance shall consist of a dispute concerning interpretation and/or application of any Article, Schedule or Clause in this Agreement. Should a grievance arise it shall be handled as follows. Prior to filing a formal grievance, an employee will, with the assistance of his xxxxxxx, refer the on an informal basis to his immediate Supervisor. If the grievance cannot be settled as a result of this discussion, then it may be dealt with as follows: STEP The employee shall a written grievance with his immediate Supervisor within five (5) working days of the incident giving rise to the complaint. The immediate Supervisor shall answer the grievance within five (5) working days. The grievance shall specify the Article or Articles and subsections of the Agreement of which a violation is alleged, indicate the relief sought and be signed by the employee. STEP Should the employee be dissatisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step the grievance may be referred to the Plant Manager within five (5) working days after receipt of the immediate Supervisor's reply at Step The Plant Manager shall convene a meeting with the and Chief Xxxxxxx and shall answer the grievance in writing within five (5) working days of such meeting. STEP If no settlement is reached at Step the the Union Grievance Committee and representatives of Management shall meet to discuss the grievance within five (5) working days of receipt of the reply of the Plant Manager. The Union's National Representative will be in attendance at this meeting. If the grievance is not settled within five (5) working days it may be referred to arbitration as hereinafter provided. The Union or the Company may initiate a grievance beginning at Step of the Grievance Procedure. Such grievance shall be filed within five (5) working days of the incident giving rise to the complaint and be in the form prescribed in Step Any such grievance may be referred to arbitration under Article by either the Union in the case of a Union grievance or the Company in the case of a Company grievance. The Union may not institute a grievance directly affecting an employee or employees which such employee or employees could themselves institute and the regular Grievance Procedure shall not thereby be by-passed except where the grievance would affect the Bargaining Unit as a whole. This Clause shall not preclude a group grievance signed by a group of employees commencing at Step Any complaint or grievance which is not commenced or processed through the next stage of the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure within the time specified shall be deemed to have been dropped. However, time limits specified in the Grievance Procedure may be extended by mutual agreement in writing between the Company and the Union. An employee who has been discharged or suspended may file a written grievance at Step within five (5) working days of the discharge or suspension. Rolling Sunset Clause: In taking disciplinary action within twenty-four (24) months from the date of a suspension or dismissal (reinstatement) for a similar infraction, the Company may consider the employee's entire record preceding suspension or dismissal (reinstatement), as the case may be. In taking disciplinary action within twelve 2) months from the date of an oral or written warning for a similar infraction, the Company may consider the employee's entire record preceding the employee's oral or written warning, as the case may be.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 7.01 For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable.
