Common use of Preliminary Step Clause in Contracts

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 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 he/she 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 his/her designee.