Preliminary Step. Within ten (10) working days after the alleged grievance has arisen, the grievance is to be submitted, in writing, to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Organizational Development who will direct the grievance to either Step One or Step Two as soon as possible and in no case later than five (5) working days following receipt of the grievance. The Associate Vice-President will inform the griever and the Association as to the appropriate Employer's representative at Step One and/or Step Two.
Preliminary Step. A member shall first attempt to resolve individual grievances informally with his/her immediate supervisor. Such attempt at informal resolution shall be made by the member-grievant within ten (10) days following the events or circumstances giving rise to the grievance or when they reasonably should have been first known by the member-grievant. Grievances brought to the attention of the supervisor beyond the time limit shall not be considered. At this Step, there is no requirement that the grievance be submitted, or responded to, in writing; however, the Grievance-Liaison Representative may accompany the grievant, should the latter request his/her attendance. If the member is not satisfied with the oral response from his/her immediate supervisor at this Step, the member may pursue the formal steps which follow. Before a grievance is placed in writing pursuant to Step One, such grievance shall be screened by the Grievance-Liaison Chairman or designee.
Preliminary Step. A member having an individual grievance first must attempt to resolve it informally with the member's immediate supervisor. Any attempt at informal resolution must be initiated by the grievant within fourteen (14) days following the date the events or circumstances giving rise to the grievance occurred or would reasonably have been known to the grievant. Any grievance brought to the attention of the supervisor beyond the fourteen (14) day time limit shall not be considered unless a time extension, as provided for in Section 7, applies. At this Step, there is no requirement that the grievance be submitted or responded to in writing. However, a grievance representative may accompany the grievant if the grievant requests the representative's attendance. If the grievant is not satisfied with the oral response from the immediate supervisor at this Step, the grievant may pursue the formal Steps which follow.
Preliminary Step. The employee shall with or without representation discuss informally with his/her immediate supervisor the employee’s concerns.
Preliminary Step. A Member having an individual grievance will first attempt to resolve it informally in a meeting with the Member’s immediate supervisor. Such attempt at informal resolution shall be made by the Member-grievant within fourteen (14) calendar days following the events or circumstances giving rise to the grievance having occurred or were first known by the Member-grievant. Grievances brought to the attention of the supervisor, (except for automatic time extensions as hereinafter described in Section 7.7) beyond the fourteen (14) calendar day time limit shall not be considered. At this Step, there is no requirement that the grievance be submitted or responded to, in writing, however, a Grievance Representative may accompany the grievant to the meeting with the supervisor should the Grievant request the attendance of the Grievance Representative. If the Member is not satisfied with the oral response from the immediate supervisor at this Step, the Grievant may pursue the formal Steps which follow. Before a grievance is placed in writing pursuant to Step One, such grievance shall be reviewed by the Grievance Chair and the appropriate Grievance Representative.
Preliminary Step. Prior to submitting a written grievance, the member will first attempt to resolve the matter informally with either his or her immediate supervisor or Lieutenant. The member may seek the assistance of the grievance representative who may also informally attempt to resolve the matter, time permitting, before submitting a written grievance.
Preliminary Step. Prior to filing a written grievance, an employee must attempt to resolve a grievance informally with his or her supervisor or the Chief of Police/Designee.
Preliminary Step. Prior to filing a written grievance, an employee must attempt to resolve a grievance informally with their supervisor or the Director of Facilities Management. If neither the supervisor or the Director of Facilities Management responds to the employee’s attempt to resolve the grievance within five (5) working days, then the employee may utilize the procedures set forth below in Sec. B., Step One.
Preliminary Step. Prior to issuing layoff notices, the entire bargaining unit will be offered a voluntary separation with no recall rights. Employees will have 48 hours to notify the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director or designee in writing of their interest. The most senior employee(s) (depending on the number of layoffs) within the service unit affected who indicated their interest within 48 hours will be awarded the voluntary separation. The City will not contest unemployment for individuals who choose this option. Contingent upon the employee signing a separation agreement, including a release of claims, the employee shall be paid severance pay (less applicable withholdings) based on years worked as follows: Less than 5 years: 6 weeks of regular pay 5-9 years: 8 weeks of regular pay 10 or more years: 10 weeks of regular pay Additionally, any employee who is eligible to retire and who is enrolled in the City’s health care plan who chooses this option will receive a one-time deposit of $500 in their HRA.
Preliminary Step. A. Both the Union and the Company strongly urge any employee having any matter relating to the provisions of this Agreement, or the performance by the Company of any obligation hereunder which he feels requires adjustment, to first discuss the matter with his immediate supervisor, as soon as possible, in order to give his supervisor a reasonable opportunity to resolve the problem.
1. The employee may have his Shift Xxxxxxx present at this discussion if he so desires, or if the supervisor deems it advisable that a xxxxxxx be present.
2. It is in the interests of both parties to have prompt and equitable settlement to all disputes. If an extension of the Preliminary Step can bring about this result, both parties should agree to an extension, per Section 5 of this Article.
B. If the matter cannot be resolved by good faith effort of both parties during the Preliminary Step, the employee may reduce the grievance to writing using the "Report of Grievance Form" supplied by the Union.
1. The signature of the aggrieved must appear on the grievance.
2. The comments of the Union Xxxxxxx may be entered on the form together with his signature.
3. The grievance form shall be filed by the Union Xxxxxxx with the appropriate Shift Commander not later than fifteen (15) workdays after the end of the workday in which the incident occurs, unless an extension of time has been mutually agreed upon per Section 5 of this Article. The grievance form shall be forwarded by the Shift Commander to the Protective Force Department Manager, or in his absence the Chief of the Protective Force.
