Procedure for Grievances. The following procedures shall apply tothe
19 a. Except at Step 1, all grievances shall include the name and position of 20 the grievant, the identity of the provisions of this Agreement involved 21 in the grievance; the time and place where the alleged events or 22 conditions giving rise to the grievance took place, the identity of the 23 party responsible for causing the said grievance, if known to the 24 grievant, and a general statement of the nature of the grievance and
27 b. Except at Step 1, all decisions shall be rendered in writing at each 28 step of the grievance procedure. Each decision shall be transmitted
31 c. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting theright of any 32 employee having a grievance to discuss the matter informally with any 33 appropriate member of the administration and having said matter 34 informally adjusted without theintervention of the OPBA, provided that 35 the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. In 36 the event that the grievance is adjusted without formal determination, 37 pursuant to this procedure, while such adjustment shall be binding 38 upon the grievant and shall, in all respects, be final, said adjustment 39 shall not create a precedent or ruling binding upon the parties in future 40 proceedings. 41
42 d. Where a group of bargaining unit members desire to file a grievance 43 for a situation affecting more than one (1) member of the bargaining 44 unit in a similar manner, one (1) member should be selected to sign 45 and file the grievance and each member who desires to be included
1 e. The grievant may request an OPBA representativeto represent him at
4 f. The time limits provided herein will be strictly adhered to and any 5 grievance not filed initially or appealed within the specified time limits 6 will be deemed waived and void. If the Employer fails to reply within 7 the specified time limit, the grievance shall automatically be advanced 8 to the next step. The time limits specified for either party may be
11 g. This procedure shall not be used for the purposes of adding to, 12 subtracting from or altering in any way any of the provisions of this 13 Agreement.
Procedure for Grievances. A. Grievances shall be processed in the following manner within the stated time
B. For grievances involving discipline, suspension, demotion or discharge, the Union shall present the grievance in writing to the Sheriff or their designated representative within ten (10) days after the occurrence of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance, or ten (10) days from the date when the employee should reasonably have known of the occurrence.
C. The Sheriff or their representatives shall have ten (10) days to answer in writing.
D. If the Union is not satisfied with the answer of the Sheriff for matters other than discipline, suspension, demotion or discharge, it may appeal to the County Administrator within ten (10) days of receipt of the Sheriff's answer. Said appeal shall be filed in writing and a copy also filed with the Sheriff. A meeting shall then be held within fifteen (15) days of said appeal between the County Administrator, the Sheriff, the employee, and up to two (2) representatives of the Union. The Employer and the Union may have outside representatives present if desired. Such outside representation shall be limited to the Police Officers Association of Michigan attorney and/or Field Representative, and the County attorney and two (2) Commissioners. The County Administrator shall then answer the grievance in writing within ten (10) days of the appeal meeting.
E. In the event that the grievance is not settled in sub-section C or D, the Union or the Employer may, by written notice to the other, request the services of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission to attempt to resolve the grievance by mediation. Said request must be made within five (5) days following receipt of the Sheriff or County Administrator’s response.
F. If the Union is not satisfied with the answer in sub-section C, D, or E, it may appeal the grievance to arbitration by notifying the Sheriff and County Administrator of their desire to arbitrate within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the answer from sub-section C, D or
Procedure for Grievances. A. Grievances shall be processed in the following manner within the stated time limits.
B. (Step 1). The Union shall present the grievance in writing to the employee's Department Head or his/her designated representative within five (5) calendar days after the occurrence of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance, or five (5) calendar days from the date when the employee should reasonably have known of the occurrence as outlined in Section 1, above.
C. The Department Head or their representative shall have five (5) calendar days to answer. The Department Head or their representative does not have the authority to provide to any employee economic benefits which exceed those provided under this contract. The decision of the Department Head or their representative shall not act as precedent.
D. (Step 2). Failing to resolve the grievance in step one, the Union may, within five (5) working days of receipt of the department head’s disposition, present the grievance to the County Executive or his designated representative who shall within five (5) working days of receipt of the grievance, return his or her answer in writing.
Procedure for Grievances. The following procedures shall apply tothe
Procedure for Grievances. The parties hereto shall meet promptly, through their authorized representatives respectively, to discuss and adjust any dis- pute grievance which may arise between the parties and such meetings shall be held on the Company’s time. Every effort shall be exerted mutually to adjust any and all grievances dis- putes which may arise. A Negotiating Committee (representing solely the employees of the Company), consisting of seven (7) members, all of shall be regular employees of the Company, shall be elected by the employ- ees of the Company who are members of the Union, in a manner determined by the Union, and the Company shall be kept informed, by the Union, of the personnel of such Committee. At no time will the num- ber be allowed to exceed seven (7). In addition, a member of the Union of the Teamsters Chemical, Energy and Allied workers, of will be permit- xxx to attend. In any dispute or grievance arising out of this Agreement between the employee or employees and the Company, it is xxxxx- able that the employee or employees directly affected shall first discuss the mat- ter with the Supervisor concerned. The Company may refuse a dispute or griev- ance unless the circumstances and condi- tions upon which it is based have originat- ed or occurred within three (3) calendar weeks of its written presentation as a grievance. If the employee or employees or the Union decide that the matter constitutes a dis- pute or grievance, it shall be settled within the designated times below, and by the following procedure: A first step grievance meeting will be held within three (3) calendar weeks fol- lowing a request for such a meeting; A second step meeting will be held within three (3) calendar weeks following the receipt in Industrial Relations of the written second step request. In the event that the second step meeting is not held within the prescribed or agreed limit, the grievance will automatically proceed to the next third step meeting, unless the second step meeting can be held in the interim; A third step meeting will be held with- in six (6) calendar weeks following the receipt in Industrial Relations of a written third step request. These time limits may be extended by the written mutual agreement of the Manager, Industrial Relations and the Chief Xxxxxxx.
Procedure for Grievances. A. Grievances shall be processed in the following manner within the stated time limits.
B. The Union shall present the grievance in writing to the Sheriff or their designated representative and the County Administrator within ten
Procedure for Grievances.
Section 1 Definitions A. A “grievance” is a claim by a teacher, or teachers, that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of any provision of the negotiated agreement except that the term “grievance” shall not apply to any matter as to (1) the method of review as prescribe by law, or (2) the Board of Education is without authority to act.
Procedure for Grievances. The term "grievance", shall mean a complaint and/or dispute by the Union and/or employee concerning the proper interpretation or application of any provision of this Agreement.
Procedure for Grievances by the Employer shall be given to the Chairpersonof the Committee in writing, and shall commence at the Second Step of the Grievance Procedure. If not settled at this stage, then the matter may be processed to arbitration in the same manner as an employee grievance. Such grievance must be submitted within fourteen (14) calendar days after the incident giving rise to the grievance.
Procedure for Grievances. A. Grievances shall be processed in the following manner within the stated time limits.
B. Step 1:The Union shall present the grievance in writing to the employee's Elected Official/Department Head or their designated representative and a copy to the County Administrator within five (5) work days after the occurrence of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance, or five (5) work days from the date when the employee should reasonably have known of the occurrence.
C. The Elected Official/Department Head or their representative, if available, shall have five (5) work days to answer.
