Rights of Grievant and the Association Sample Clauses

Rights of Grievant and the Association. A. A grievant may have representation of his/her own choice at all steps of the grievance procedure, except at the informal step, and except that a grievant may not have representation at a grievance meeting where that representative is an officer or employee of any teachers' organization not recognized as the exclusive negotiations representative. The person against whom a grievance is filed may also have representation at all steps except the informal one. B. Both parties shall provide notification within a reasonable time prior to the grievance meeting of the fact that a representative will attend the grievance meeting. C. The Association shall receive advance notice of each formal grievance meeting held to resolve the formal grievance and shall be given a copy of the recommended disposition of such grievance at each step of the grievance procedure. Such written notice and disposition shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as such notice or disposition is required to be sent to the grievant. D. Expenses of attendees other than administrative representation will not be paid by the Board, nor will the attendees be excused from their regular duties in order to attend any of the grievance meetings unless excused by the Superintendent. Staff members whose attendance is required by the arbitrator will be excused by the Superintendent. E. The fact that an employee files a grievance shall not be recorded in his/her personnel file or in any file used in the transfer, assignment, or promotion process; nor shall such fact be used in any recommendation for re- employment or recommendation for other employment; nor shall the grievant, the Association or its officers be placed in jeopardy or be the subject for reprisal or discrimination for having followed this grievance procedure. F. If a grievance appears to rise from the actions of an authority higher than the principal of a school and affects a group or class of teachers, or is a system-wide concern, it may be submitted at Step III. G. All parties agree that proceedings shall be kept confidential. H. The Association is not bound by this contract in using its discretion in determining at any level of the grievance procedure to withdraw or maintain support of a grievance, and shall have the sole authority to advance grievances to arbitration.
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Rights of Grievant and the Association. A. A grievant must appear on his/her own behalf and may be represented at any and all levels of the grievance procedure by the Association or its affiliates. When a grievant is not represented by the Association, the Association shall have the right to be present and to state its views at any stage of this procedure. B. The President of the Association shall receive prior notice of each meeting held to resolve a grievance formally filed. Decisions rendered at each formal level will be made in writing on appropriate forms setting forth the decision and the reasons therefore; and will be transmitted promptly to the grievant and the President of the Association. C. The fact that an employee files a grievance shall not be recorded in his/her personnel file or any file used in the transfer, assignment, or promotion process; nor shall such fact be used in any recommendation for reemployment or recommendation for other employment; nor shall the grievant, the Association or its officers or employees of the district be placed in jeopardy or be subject to reprisal or discrimination for having followed or participated in this grievance procedure. D. Before a grievance is taken to arbitration, the Association has the option of withdrawing its support, and the grievance process stops.
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Rights of Grievant and the Association. A. An Association representative will be allowed to attend and participate in all formal levels, steps, and hearings of a grievance. B. The purpose of these procedures is to secure, at the lowest level administrator having authority to resolve the grievance, equitable solutions to grievances. All parties agree that grievances will be kept as confidential as is appropriate and processed as expeditiously as possible. C. The written grievance and copies of all communications, decisions, or records dealing with a grievance shall be furnished to all parties to a grievance. In addition, no records, documents, or communications concerning a grievance shall be placed in the personnel file of any of the participants.
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Rights of Grievant and the Association. A. A TCTA representative will be entitled to attend all grievance hearings being held at any step to assure a compliance with the Contract. Advance notice will be given to the administration that a representative will be present at least one working day prior to the meeting. B. The purpose of these procedures is to secure, at the lowest level administrator having authority to resolve the grievance, equitable solutions to grievances. All parties shall agree that grievances will be kept confidential and processed as expeditiously as possible. C. The written grievance and copies of all communications, decisions, or records dealing with a grievance shall be furnished to all parties to a grievance. In addition, no records, documents, or communications concerning a grievance shall be placed in the personnel file of any of the participants.
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Rights of Grievant and the Association. 1. The grievant has the right to Association representation at all meetings and hearings involving the grievance. 2. The Association has the exclusive right to file grievances and to be present for the adjustment of any and all grievances. 3. Grievance forms shall be exhibited in the appendix of this Agreement and it shall be the exclusive right of the Association to issue forms to grievants. 4. The Association shall have the exclusive right to determine whether to proceed to the arbitration step of the procedure. 5. The Association and the grievant(s) shall receive copies of all communications in the processing of grievances.
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