Rules of Grievance Processing 1. Time limits of any stage of the grievance procedure may be extended by written mutual agreement of the parties at that step.
GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES 8.01 For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties related to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE & ARBITRATION 36.01 Any complaint, disagreement or difference of opinion between the Company and the Union, or the employees, which concerns the interpretation, application, operation or alleged violation of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, shall be considered as a grievance.
Issue Resolution Procedures As soon as possible after any occupational health and safety issue has been reported, the company’s or management representative and elected safety representative must meet to try to resolve the issue. The resolution of the issue must take into account those of the following factors that are relevant: o Whether the hazard or risk can be isolated o The number and location of employees affected o Whether appropriate temporary measures are possible or desirable o Whether environmental monitoring is desirable o The time that may elapse before the hazard or risk is permanently corrected o Who is responsible for performing work and overseeing the removal of the hazard or risk. As soon as possible after the resolution of an issue, details of the agreement must be brought to the attention of affected employees in an appropriate manner. Should the matter not be resolved, the issue shall be dealt with in line with Clause 20 of the VBIA “Safety Disputes Resolution Procedure”.
ORDERING PROCEDURES 6.1 If the Authority or any Other Contracting Body decides to source the Services through this Services Framework then each Contracting Body shall be entitled at any time, during the Term to place an order for the Services from the Supplier by serving an Order in accordance with Framework Agreement Schedule 5 (Ordering Procedure).
Grievance Procedures The AGENCY agrees to establish a formal written grievance process with procedures through which clients and recipients of services may present grievances to the governing authority of the AGENCY regarding services being provided under this Contract. Additionally, the AGENCY agrees to establish fair hearing procedures that ensure all persons will be advised of their rights to a fair hearing to appeal a denial or exclusion from services and/or the failure of staff to take into account the individual’s choice of service. The AGENCY’S internal grievance procedure must document and include, at a minimum, the following: date of grievance, a written response to the applicant sent within thirty (30) days, and the opportunity for the applicant to meet with the AGENCY Executive Director or designee. Upon request by the COUNTY, the AGENCY shall provide a written report as to the grievance outcome within five (5) normal COUNTY working days. The AGENCY will maintain these documents on file for review by the COUNTY.
Arbitration Procedures In the event that the employee and the School Board are unable to resolve any grievance, the grievance may be submitted to arbitration as defined herein:
The Grievance Procedure Step I. A grievance may be submitted within the thirty (30) day period specified in Section Five to the employee’s first management supervisor in the chain of command (e.g., Bureau Chief) who is outside the bargaining unit. Such supervisor shall meet with the union representative and/or the grievant and issue a written response within seven (7) days after such meeting but not later than ten
Grievance Resolution If a grievance is resolved at Step 2 or 3 in the procedure as provided herein, the grievant concerned shall indicate acceptance of the resolution by affixing his/her signature in the appropriate space indicated. If the employee has been represented by the Union at the Step of the procedure at which a resolution is reached, the Union representative shall also sign the appropriate document acknowledging that the employee has accepted the resolution. Decisions on grievances where an employee represents him/herself shall not be considered precedent setting or binding with regard to any future grievances filed with respect to the same or similar matters.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 7 Section 4.1. Definition 7 Section 4.2. Procedures 7 Section 4.3. Limitations on Authority of Arbitrator 8 Section 4.4. Expenses of Arbitration 9 Section 4.5. Union Grievances 9 Section 4.6. Time Limits 9 Section 4.7. Miscellaneous 10 Section 4.8. Discipline 10 Section 4.9. Oral or Written Reprimands 11 Section 4.10. Applicability of Grievance and Arbitration Procedure to Discipline 11 ARTICLE V LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 12 ARTICLE VI SENIORITY, LAYOFF AND RECALL 13 Section 6.1. Definition 13 Section 6.2. Probationary Period 13 Section 6.3. Layoff and Recall 13 Section 6.4. Seniority List 15 Section 6.5. Posting of Certain Training Opportunities 15 Section 6.6. Termination of Seniority 15 Section 6.7. Reemployment After Expiration of Right to Recall 16 ARTICLE VII HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME 17 Section 7.1. Purpose 17 Section 7.2. Normal Work Cycle 17 Section 7.3. A Day Trades 18 Section 7.4. Overtime 19 Section 7.5. Changing or Trading Tours of Duty 19 Section 7.6. Hireback Procedure 19 Section 7.7. Compensatory Time 20 Section 7.8. Call-Back Pay 21 Section 7.9. No Pyramiding 21 ARTICLE VIII SALARIES AND OTHER COMPENSATION 22 Section 8.1. Salaries 22 Section 8.2. Longevity Pay 24 Section 8.3. Out of Classification Pay 25 Section 8.4. Paramedic Stipend 25 Section 8.5. Paramedic Preceptor 25 ARTICLE IX VACATIONS 26 Section 9.1. Amount of Vacation 26 Section 9.2. Vacation Eligibility 26 Section 9.3. Vacation Scheduling 26 Section 9.4. Limitation on Accumulation of Vacation 27 Section 9.5. Pay Upon Separation 28 Section 9.6. Vacation Day Trades 28 ARTICLE X HOLIDAYS 29 Section 10.1. Holidays for Employees Assigned to 8-Hour Shifts. 29 Section 10.2. Holidays for Employees Assigned to 24-Hour Shifts 30 Section 10.3. Pay for Hirebacks on Holidays 30 ARTICLE XI INSURANCE 31 Section 11.1. Caferteria Benefits Plan 31 Section 11.2. Retirees Insurance 31 Section 11.3. Flexible Benefits Plan 31 Section 11.4. Right to Change Carriers 31 Section 11.5. Terms of Policies to Govern 32 Section 11.6. Right to Maintain Coverage While on Unpaid Leave or on Layoff 32 Section 11.7. Post Retirement Health Savings Plan 32 ARTICLE XII LEAVES OF ABSENCE 33 Section 12.1. Jury Duty 33 Section 12.2. Sick Leave 33 Section 12.3. Special Leaves Without Pay 34 Section 12.4. Bereavement Leave 34 Section 12.5. Emergency Leave for Illness/Injury in Immediate Family 34 Section 12.6. Witness Leave 35 Section 12.7. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 36 Section 12.8. Pregnancy Leave/Maternity Leave 36 ARTICLE XIII SAFETY COMMITTEE 37 ARTICLE XIV MAINTENANCE OF SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS 38 ARTICLE XV MISCELLANEOUS FRINGE BENEFITS 39 Section 15.1. Deferred Compensation Plan 39 Section 15.2. Credit Union 39 Section 15.3. Tuition Reimbursement 39 Section 15.4. Quartermaster System and Maintenance Allowance 39 Section 15.5. Sick Leave Incentive Plan 39 Section 15.6. Pay for Unused Sick Leave at Retirement 40 Section 15.7. Severance Pay 40 Section 15.8. Inoculations 40 Section 15.9. Eye Glass Replacement 41 ARTICLE XVI MISCELLANEOUS 42 Section 16.1. Outside Employment 42 Section 16.2. Pay Advance 42 Section 16.3. Gender of Words 42 Section 16.4. Physical Examinations 42 Section 16.5. Job Descriptions 42 Section 16.6. Posting of Formal Training Opportunities 43 Section 16.7. Released Time 43 Section 16.8. Resolution of Impasse 43 Section 16.9. Solicitation 43 Section 16.10. Physical Fitness Program 44 Section 16.11. Shift/Station Selection Process 44 Section 16.12. Subcontracting 48 ARTICLE XVII RIGHTS OF VILLAGE 49 ARTICLE XVIII NON-INTERRUPTION OF WORK 50 Section 18.1. No Strikes 50 Section 18.2. No Lockouts 50 ARTICLE XIX PROMOTIONS 51 Section 19.1. General 51 Section 19.2. Eligibility Requirements 51 Section 19.3. Components of the Promotional Process and the Weighting of Components 52 Section 19.4. Promotion Process Components 53 Section 19.5. Promotions Coordinator 58 Section 19.6. Monitors 58 Section 19.7. Scoring of Components and Posting of Preliminary Promotion List 59 Section 19.8. Veteran's Preference Points and Posting of Final Promotion List 59 Section 19.9. Order of Selection 60 Section 19.10. Duration of Final Promotion List 61 Section 19.11. Right to Review 61 ARTICLE XX SAVINGS CLAUSE 63 ARTICLE XXI ENTIRE AGREEMENT 64 ARTICLE XXII DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING 65 ARTICLE XXIII DURATION AND TERM 67 Section 23.1. Term of Agreement 67 Section 23.2. Continuing Effect 67 APPENDIX A VARIANCES FROM STATUTORY IMPASSE PROCEDURE 00 XXXXXXXX X ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS TESTING 69 APPENDIX C FIRE CHIEF’S EVALUATION INSTRUMENT 75 APPENDIX D VILLAGE’S CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN 00 XXXXXXXX X ADDITIONAL QUARTERMASTER ITEMS 77 APPENDIX F CURRENT LIST OF 40 HOUR OR LONGER OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL COURSES 78 OCTOBER 23, 1990 MINIMUM STAFFING SIDE LETTER… 80 AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the Village of Schaumburg (hereinafter referred to as the “Village”) and the Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 4092 (hereinafter referred to as the “Union”).
