Common use of Preliminary Step Clause in Contracts

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. 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 75.9, 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 ’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 steps which follow.