Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out of the operation of this Agreement, except in the cases of discharge or suspension, the employee shall continue to work as per the conditions existing prior to the time that the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held in the presence of the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Labour Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One The Commission and the Union agree that it is in the best interest of both parties that complaints and grievances shall be adjusted promptly. It is specifically agreed that before a complaint becomes a grievance, the supervisor involved must be given full opportunity to investigate and adjust the complaint. In order for a complaint to be considered valid an employee must bring a complaint to the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out attention of the operation supervisor within five working days of this Agreement, except in an incident. If the cases of discharge or suspensioncomplaint is not satisfactorily resolved within working days, the employee shall continue may choose to work as per the conditions existing prior have recourse twenty-one calendar days to the time that grievance procedure as follows: five within The employee shall submit the grievance arosein writing on forms provided by the Commission to the supervisor. The employee may choose to have the assistance of a Union official. If a settlement satisfactory to the employee concerned is not reached within five working days or a time period mutually agreed upon, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance may at the end of this period and within five working days proceed to Step Security Claims Department grievances are exempt from the Step 2 procedure and proceed directly to Step The employee or the Union shall be held in present the presence grievance to the Division Manager, The employee may choose to have the assistance of a Union official If a settlement of the shop xxxxxxxDivision Manager or his or her delegate satisfactory to the employee concerned is not reached within five working days or a time period mutually agreed upon, the grievance may at the end of this period and within five working days proceed to Step to The employee or the Union shall present the grievance to the General Manager. The employee or the Commission may choose to have the Union Executive in attendance at a meeting with the General Manager or his or her delegate. If there is no a settlement satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with concerned or the grievance. The department superintendent Union is not reached within five working days or a time period mutually agreed upon, the grievance may at the end of this period and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, one month be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge Board of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officialsArbitration.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In the event that any employee covered by this agreement is dealt with in such a written way that the employee considers injustice has been done to him, he may take the matter up as a grievance is submitted arising out with the Company, within and not after, fourteen (14) days of the operation of this Agreement, except in incident giving rise to the cases of discharge or suspensiongrievance. In the event the incident took place at a base other than the employee's home base, the fourteen day period begin when the employee returns to his home base. All grievances shall be dealt with at a base mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Association President (or his delegate) to be most convenient to the efficient settlement of the grievance. However, if the parties cannot agree the base where the grievance was originally filled will be used, The following procedure shall be adhered to in processing grievances: STEP The employee shall continue to work as per take the conditions existing prior grievance up with the Association Representative where it will be determined if the employee has a grievance. If the employee does in fact have a grievance, settlement be attempted verbally with his superior by the Association Representative. The employee may be present at this meeting if he so chooses or if management deems necessary. STEP If settlement satisfactory to the time that employee is not reached in STEP the grievance arose, Association Representative may take the matter up on the employee's behalf with the Department Manager or his nominee and any formal meetings make a further attempt to discuss settle the grievance grievance. grievances submitted to the Department Manager shall be held in the presence and shall contain a concise statement of the shop xxxxxxxfacts that concern the grievance. STEP If there settlement satisfactory to the employee is no satisfactory resolution at first step then not reached seven (7) days from the it was referred to the Department Manager, the Association Representative may take the matter up with the General Manager or his nominee. The decision of the General Manager shall be given in writing within seven (7) dayscalender days from the day the matter referred to him or his nominee. STEP When grievances cannot be finally adjusted by the Company and Association Representatives, advise the department supervisor that matter shall be submitted to Arbitration hereinafter provided. Whenever either party to this Agreement desire to submit any grievance to arbitration, written notice shall be given to the employee intends other party stating the subject of the grievance and at the same time nominating an arbitrator. Within seven (7) calender days after receipt of such notice the other party shall either accept the arbitrator named or suggest another arbitrator. If they fail to proceed with agree upon an arbitrator, an arbitrator will be appointed by the grievanceMinister of Labour Canada. The department superintendent As soon as the Arbitrator has been selected, he shall meet and Area Vice President will then have hear the evidence and representation of both parties, and shall render a decision within fourteen (14) days from calender days, which shall be binding to both parties of this agreement. The Arbitrator shall not have jurisdiction to alter or change any of the date provisions of notification I this Agreement, or to deal withsubstitute any new provisions in lieu thereof, nor give any decision inconsistent with the and answer provisions of this Agreement. Each of the parties hereto shall equally bear the expense of the Arbitrator. if any. No person shall be selected as an arbitrator who has been directly involved in attempts to negotiate the grievance. Grievances other In the event that an allegation of misinterpretation or violation of the Collective Agreement, or an employee is suspended as a disciplinary measure for more than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven three (73) days, refer or an employee is discharged, the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen Parties involved may file a grievance at STEP of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievanceGrievance Procedure. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood and agreed that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer the time limits set forth herein may Union Standing Committee in their meetings be altered by mutual agreement between the Company and the National Officer may call if Association. No grievance shall be considered by the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.unless:
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In The parties to this Agreement shall attempt to resolve grievances as quickly as possible. No grievance shall be considered where the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out circumstancesgiving rise to it occurred or originated more than full calendar days before the filing of the operation of this Agreement, except grievance. An employee or the Union may discuss problems orally with the supervisor in the cases of discharge or suspension, the employee shall continue an attempt to work as per the conditions existing seek a solution prior to the time that commencementof the formal grievance procedure. A grievance may be filed by an or the Union. Formal grievances will be processed promptly using the following procedure: (In Writing) Between the aggrieved employee, the Union Xxxxxxx and the Elevator Superintendent. The Company will give its answer within calendar days. Between the Union Xxxxxxx, a Representative of Local the Elevator Superintendent and the Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will give his answer in writing to the Union within calendar days. The Union must notify the Plant Manager in writing within days following receipt of the answer of their desire to advance the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss Step or the grievance shall will be held in waived. Between the presence Union Xxxxxxx, a of Local and the shop xxxxxxxElevator Superintendent. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent Plant Manager or his representative and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date a representative of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an ArbitratorCompany. The time periods Company representative will give the Union the Company’s written decisionwithin calendar days following the meeting. Section Arbitration Procedure If the grievance is not resolved at Step it may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses then be submitted to arbitration, either party may electprovided the Union the Company in writing of its intention to arbitrate. Such notice must be made calendar days after receipt of the Company’s Step written answer, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to and the arbitration procedure set out in Section It shall be scheduled within days after such notice is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and received or the National Officer may call if grievance will be waived. Grievances referred to arbitration will be submitted to a single Arbitrator from the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.following list:
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In The parties to this Agreement shall attempt to resolve grievances as quickly as possible. No grievance shall be considered where the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out circumstances giving rise to it occurred or originated more than full calendar days before the filing of the operation grievance. An employee or the Union may discuss problems orally with the supervisor in an attempt to seek a solution prior to the commencement of the grievance procedure. A grievance may be filed by an or the Union. Formal grievances will be processed promptly using the following procedure: (In Writing) Between the aggrieved employee, the Union Xxxxxxx and the Plant Superintendent. The Company will give answer within calendar days. Between the aggrieved employee, the Union Xxxxxxx, the Plant Superintendent and the Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will give his answer in writing to the Union within calendar days. Disciplines with time off shall commence at Step Between the Union Xxxxxxx, a of Local and the Plant the Plant Manager or his representative and a representative of the of the Company. The Company representative will give the Union the Company's written decision within calendar days following the Step meeting. Section Arbitration Procedure A If the rules set in the grievance procedure have been complied with and either party desires to arbitrate a grievance relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the provisions of the Agreement, the procedure outlined below shall be follows. The parties shall select an arbitrator by exchanging lists reflecting the names of five (5) arbitrators. The individual whose name first appears on both lists shall be accepted by the parties as arbitrator. If the parties do not succeed in selecting an arbitrator on the first exchange of Lists, this procedure will be repeated. If, after a second exchange of Lists, the parties do not succeed in selecting an arbitrator, the appointment shall be made by the Minister of Labour at the request of either party. The arbitrator selected shall set a mutually convenient date and place for the hearing and hear both sides of the dispute before rendering a decision. D The Arbitrator shall not be authorized to make any decision inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, except in nor to alter, modify or amend any part of this Agreement. The decision of the cases of discharge or suspensionArbitrator shall be final and binding on the Company, the employee Union and the employees. E Each party shall continue to work as per pay its own expenses incurred in arbitration, including the conditions existing prior to expense of its witnesses and representatives. All other expense of arbitration including fees and expenses of the time that the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance arbitrator shall be held in equally by the presence of the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local Company and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In All grievances, raised by an employee (or employees) over the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out of the operation application of this Agreement, except shall be raised promptly by the employee(s) concerned (within five working days of the event giving rise to the grievance two days after written notification to the Union, in the cases case of discharge a disciplinary suspension or suspensiondischarge) and settlement attempted in accordance with the following procedure: Step The Step 1 answer shall settle the grievance, unless the grievance is placed in writing (on grievance form supplied by the Union), stating the facts, and dated and signed by the aggrieved employee shall continue to work as per and the conditions existing prior Chairman of the Grievance Committee and presented to the time that Plant Superintendent within three full working days of the delivery of the Step 1 answer. The Plant Superintendent and Supervisor shall meet within three working days thereafter with the Chairman of the Grievance Committee and one other Grievance Committeeman in an attempt to resolve the grievance. He shall then his 2 answer within two working’ days after such meeting. Step The Step 2 answer shall settle the grievance aroseunless it is appealed in writing by the Grievance Committee to the Plant Manager within three full working days the delivery ‘of the Step 2 answer. A meeting will be held within ten working days between the Grievance Committee, an International Union representative and the Plant Manager or his designee (and any formal meetings of his staff) to discuss the grievance grievance. His Step 3 answer shall be held given within five full working days after such meeting. Notwithstanding, the time limits stated above any grievance dealing with a suspension or discharge will be answered at the stage within calendar days of its filing with the Company. Any grievance dealing with is not answered within the or time limit such grievance will be settled in the presence favour of the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with party filing the grievance. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In The City and the event Union agree that a written grievance it is submitted arising out of the operation of this Agreement, except in the cases best interest of discharge or suspensionboth parties to have complaints and grievances adjusted promptly. It is specifically agreed that before a complaint becomes a grievance, the authorized supervisor, the employee shall continue andlor the employee representative involved will meet and discuss the issue. Where possible, the employee or employee representative will be provided with all known or available informationthat will be relied upon by the Employer. In order for a complaint to work as per the conditions existing prior be considered valid an employee must bring a complaint to the time that the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held in the presence attention of the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may authorized supervisor within seven (7) days, advise calendar days of an incident. If the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there complaint is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, not satisfactorilyresolved within seven (7) calendar days, the employee may choose to have recourse within twenty-one (21) calendar days to the grievance procedure as follows: The employee Union shall submit to Labour Relations the grievance in writing on forms provided by the City. The employee may choose to have assistance of a Union official. The employee's Manager or delegate shall meet with the andlor the Union representative within fourteen (14) calendar days from the day on which the grievance was received by Labour Relations. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of this meeting, a written response will be issued by the Employer. If the grievance is not resolved the Union may, at the end of this period and within fourteen (14) calendar days, refer the question grievance to Step NOTE: In a case where the Standing Committees by advising chairmen grievance deals with a termination, Step Iof the process is waived and the grievances proceed directly to Step The Director or delegate shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Standing Committees date the grievance referral at Step was received by Labour Relations, meet with the and/or the Union representative. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of this meeting, the Employer will issue a written response. If the grievance is not resolved, the Union may, at the end of this period and within fourteen (14) calendar days, refer the grievance to Step The City Manager or delegate shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the intention to proceed date the grievance referral at Step was received by Labour Relations, meet with the grievanceand/or the Union representative. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of this meeting a written response will be issued by the Employer. If the grievance is not resolved, the union may, at the end of this period and within one (1) calendar month, file for arbitration. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, tirnelines provided in this Section may be extended by mutual agreement of the Employer and answer the grievanceUnion. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then Upon receipt by the question may, within seven (7) days upon General Manager of written request of either Standing Committee he referred to notice from the President of the Local and Union of the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days desire to deal with, and answer arbitrate the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then , the matter may, within thirty (30) days, shall be referred to an ArbitratorExpedited Arbitration, governed by the agreed-upon Rules and Procedures, unless one or more of the parties prefer the more traditional three (3) person board. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management In the event of Expedited Arbitration, the Labour Relations Branch shall contact the agreed-upon Arbitrator and make the necessary arrangements. Should the parties choose a three (3) person board, the City and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of Union shall each appoint an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.arbitrator within seven
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i If an employee covered by this agreement is dealt with by the such way that contravenes the provisions of this agreement, the employee may take the matter up as a grievance with the Company within, and not after, working days of the incident giving rise to the grievance. The following proceduresshall be adhered to in processing grievances. The employee shall take matter up with immediate (or their designate). The employee may have the assistance of a member of the Association Executive or a Shop Xxxxxxx. If the matter is not settled by the immediate (or their designate) within working days from the date on which was taken up with the Executive of the Association may investigate the employee's grievance. In order to pursue it further, the grievance will be put in writing and signed by the employee concerned and by the Executive of the Association. grievance shall contain a statement of the facts complained of and the adjustment requested. A member of the Association Executive and the employee will meet with the General Manager (or their designate) and render decision to the employee and the Association Executive within working days of receivingthe written grievance. If the matter not settled in Step One the employee may within working days the response, refer the grievance in writing to the Vice President and General Manager and or representative shall meet with the employee and a member of the Association Executiveto review the grievance and shall render a decision in writing to the employee and the Assoclation Executive within working days. If the matter is not settled in Step the employee may within working days refer the grievance to the Vice Presidentof Human Resources and or representative shall meet with the employee, and a member of the Association Executive to review the grievance and shall render a decision in writing to the employee and the Association Executive within working days. If the decision to the grievance as set out in Step is not acceptable to the the Association may request the grievance proceed to at any time ten working days following the at Step The shall be selected by agreement of the parties, or failing that, appointment by the Federal Minister of Labour. The decision reached by the arbitrator shall be bindingon both parties to this agreement. The cost of the arbitrator and facilities will be split equally by both parties A Group Grievance is a grievance being filed by morethan one employee and will automatically proceed to Step An Executive Grievance is a grievance tabled by the Association Executive and will automatically proceed to A Management Grievance is a grievance tabled by Management and will automatically to Step Dismissal an employee believes that has been dismissedwithout just cause, the matter may be treated as a special grievance commencingat Step of the Grievance Procedures. Any special grievance must be submitted in writing and lodged with the Company within five working days after the employee ceased to work for the Company. In the event that a written an employee is dismissed or suspended, and later reinstated through the grievance is submitted arising out of the operation of this Agreement, except in the cases of discharge or suspensionprocedure, the employee will not suffer a loss of pay, seniority or benefits unless mutually agreed by the Company and the Association Executive. Employees shall continue have reasonable access to work as per the conditions existing prior to the time that the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held their personnel records in the presence of a and may take copies of such. In the shop xxxxxxxdisciplinary process, only reprimands issued less than months apart will be referred to. If there is After a month period of no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) daysreprimands, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievanceall previous reprimands will not be referred in a subsequent disciplinary process. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievanceCompany utilizes a progressivedisciplinary approach when dealing reprimands. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such Company shall proceed as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.follows:
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In The to this Agreement shall attempt to resolve grievances as quickly as possible. No grievance shall be considered where the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out circumstances giving rise to occurred or more than full calendar days before the filing of the operation grievance or days from date the grievant became aware of the alleged violation. An employee or the Union shall discuss problems orally with the supervisor in an attempt to seek a solution prior to the commencement of the formal grievance procedure. A grievance may be filed by an or the Union. Formal grievances will be processed promptly using the following procedure: (In Writing) Between the aggrieved employee, the Union Xxxxxxx and the Department Supervisor. The Company will give its answer within calendar days. Between the aggrieved employee, the Union Xxxxxxx, the Supervisor or his representative. The Company will provide an answer in writing to the Union within calendar days. the President, Chief Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxx, and the Department Supervisor, the Plant Manager or a representative of the President of the Company. A Union Staff Representative may also be present. The Company representative will give the Union written decision within calendar days following the Step meeting. Section Arbitration Procedure A If the grievance has been with and either party desires to arbitrate a grievance relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the provisions of the Agreement, the procedure outlined below shall be followed. The parties shall select an arbitrator by exchanging lists reflecting the names of five (5) arbitrators. The individual whose name appears on both lists be accepted by the parties as the arbitrator. If parties do not succeed in selecting an arbitrator on the exchange of lists, this procedure will be repeated. If a second exchange of lists the parties do not succeed in selecting an arbitrator, the appointment shall be made by the Minister of Labour at the request of either party. C The arbitrator selected shall set a convenient date and place for the hearing and hear both sides of the dispute before rendering a decision. D The Arbitrator shall not be authorized lo make any decision inconsistent with the of this Agreement, except in nor to alter, modify or amend any part of this Agreement. The decision of the cases of discharge or suspensionArbitrator shall be final and binding on the Company, the employee Union and the employees. E Each party shall continue to work as per pay its own expenses incurred in arbitration, including the conditions existing prior to expense of its witnesses and representatives. All other expense of arbitration, including fees and expenses of the time that the grievance arosearbitrator, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held in equally by the presence of the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local Company and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Labour Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In the event that a written there is any dispute or complaint as to the interpretation of any of the clauses of this Agreement or any grievance is submitted arising out of the operation of this Agreement, except it shall be dealt with in the cases following manner: The individual employee involved, accompanied by a shop xxxxxxx, shall first take up the matter with the xxxxxxx directly in charge of discharge the work within fourteen days of the occurrence of the event or suspensionevents giving rise to the grievance. A grievance meeting will be held within two working days of notification of the grievance. The Company will endeavour to relieve the shop xxxxxxx of the employee’s choice as quickly as practical. If the grievance is not then satisfactorily solved, it shall be referred to the Standing Committee, where it shall be reduced to writing and shall be dealt with within thirty days of the initiation of the grievance. The Company will provide a written answer on the Step 2 grievance form. If the two Standing Committees are unable to arrive at a satisfactory settlement, the employee question shall continue be taken up directly with the Manager, within fourteen days of the completion of the procedure out-lined in above. If the Manager and Local Union are unable to work arrive at a satisfactory settlement, within five days, the question shall within fourteen days of completion of this procedure be referred to a Board of Arbitration as per provided for in Section 3 of this Article. It is agreed that the conditions existing prior above time limits may be extended by mutual agreement but if a grievance has not advanced to the next step within the specified or extended time that the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss limit then the grievance shall be held in deemed to be abandoned and all rights of recourse to the presence grievance procedure shall be at an end. In case of suspension or discharge the Company will notify the Standing Committee of the shop xxxxxxxsituation within twenty-four hours of such action. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may Ifrequested, a Standing Committee meeting will be arranged within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen twenty-four hours of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievancenotification. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, Weekends and answer the grievanceStatutory Holidays excluded from time limit applications. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer Officers may accompany the Union Standing Committee in their meetings with Company officials. The Union may have a member attend any meeting of the Committees. Employees attending meetings called while they are on duty will be paid for the time lost from their regular shift. In the case of any dispute arising under this Agreement which the Parties are unable to settle between themselves, the matter shall be determined by Arbitration in the following manner: Either Party may notify the other Party in writing by registered mail, of the question or questions to be arbitrated. Each of the Parties shall, as soon as possible, refer the matter to a mutually agreed-upon Arbitrator. The parties agree to give priority to arbitration cases involving the discharge of an employee. It is further agreed that a panel of arbitrators, acceptable to both parties, shall be established. The selection of an Arbitrator shall be by numerical order from the panel if available to act within a ninety day period. The selection of an Arbitrator for the next arbitration shall commence with the next name in numerical sequence. Any member of this panel, who, having been requested in turn to act as an Arbitrator, is unwilling or unable to act, shall not again be requested to so act until his name comes up again on the regular rotation of the panel. The decision of the Arbitration will be final and binding upon the Company and the National Officer may call Union. If any Arbitrator finds that any employee has been unjustly suspended or discharged, that employee shall be reinstated by the Company without loss of pay and with all his rights and privileges preserved under the term of this Agreement, provided always that if it is shown to the Arbitrator that the employee has been in receipt of wages during the period between discharge (or suspension) and reinstatement or date of failure to and the amount so received shall be deducted from wages payable by the Company pursuant to this Section. The Company and the Union Standing Committee or any other officialsshall bear in equal proportions the expenses and allowances of the Arbitrator and stenographic and secretarial expense and rent. Any Arbitration to be held hereunder shall be held at the City of Prince Xxxxxx (unless mutually agreed otherwise).
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In The parties to this Agreement shall attempt to resolve grievances as quickly as possible. No grievance shall be considered where the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out circumstances giving rise to it occurred or originated more than full calendar days before the filing of the operation of this Agreement, except grievance. An employee or the Union may discuss problems orally with the supervisor in the cases of discharge or suspension, the employee shall continue an attempt to work as per the conditions existing seek a solution prior to the time that commencement of the formal grievance procedure. A grievance may be filed by an or the Union. Formal grievances will be processed promptly using the following procedure: (In Writing) Between the aggrieved employee, the Union Xxxxxxx and the Elevator Superintendent. The Company will give its answer within calendar days. Between the Union Xxxxxxx, a Representative of Local the Elevator Superintendent and the Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will give his answer in writing to the Union within calendar days. The Union must notify the Plant Manager in writing within days following receipt of the answer of their desire to advance the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss Step or the grievance shall will be held in considered waived. Between the presence Union Xxxxxxx, a of Local and the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) daysElevator Superintendent, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent Plant Manager or his representative and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to a representativeof the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an ArbitratorCompany. The time periods Company representative will give the Union the Company's written decision within calendar days following the Step meeting. Section Arbitration Procedure If the grievance is not resolved at Step it may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses then be submitted to arbitration, either party may electprovided the Union notifies the Company in writing of its intention to arbitrate. Such notice must be made within calendar days receipt of the Company's Step written answer, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to and the arbitration procedure set out in Section It shall be scheduled within days after such notice is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and received or the National Officer may call if grievance will be waived. Grievances referred to arbitrationwill be submitted to a single Arbitrator from the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.following list:
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In The parties to this Agreement shall attempt to resolve grievances as quickly as possible. No grievance shall be considered where the event that a written grievance is submitted arising out circumstances giving rise to it occurred or originated more than full calendar days before the filing of the operation of this Agreement, except grievance. An employee or the Union may discuss problems orally with the supervisor in the cases of discharge or suspension, the employee shall continue an attempt to work as per the conditions existing seek a solution prior to the time that commencement of the formal grievance procedure. A grievance may be filed by an or the Union. Formal grievances will be processed promptly using the following procedure: (In Writing) Between the employee, the Union Xxxxxxx and the Elevator Superintendent. The Company will give its answer within calendar days. Between the Union Xxxxxxx, a Representative of Local the Elevator Superintendent and the Plant Manager, The Plant Manager will give his answer in writing to the Union within calendar days. The Union must notify the Plant Manager in writing within days following receipt of the answer of their desire to advance the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss Step or the grievance shall will be held in considered waived. Between the presence Union Xxxxxxx, a of Local and the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) daysElevator Superintendent, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent Plant Manager or his representative and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date a representative of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an ArbitratorCompany. The time periods Company representative will give the Union the Company's written decision within calendar days following the Step meeting. Section Arbitration Procedure If the grievance is not resolved at Step it may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses then be submitted to arbitration, either party may electprovided the Union notifies the Company in writing of its intention to arbitrate. Such notice must be made within calendar days after receipt of the Company's Step written answer, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to and the arbitration procedure set out in Section It shall be scheduled within days after such notice is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and received or the National Officer may call if grievance will be waived. Grievances referred to arbitration will be submitted to a single Arbitrator from the Union Standing Committee or any other officials.following list:
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In An employee with a complaint will first discuss the event that matter with their Line Manager. The employee may choose to be accompanied by a written Shop Xxxxxxx. Failing satisfactory resolve, the matter shall be submitted as a grievance to the procedure as herein provided. A grievance is any controversy, complaint or misunderstanding or dispute arising as to the meaning, application or observance of any provision of this Agreement. All grievances must be submitted arising out in writing at the First Step within ten working days from the time that the alleged violation of the operation Collective Agreement took place. Any grievance submitted in the First Step of the grievance procedure and required to go to Fourth Step, shall be promptly attended to, with a maximum of five (5) days between each step unless an extension is mutually agreed to. The procedure for discussion of any grievances which may arise shall be as follows: By discussion between the employee concerned with the Shop Xxxxxxx, or a member of the Grievance Committee, and their Line Manager. Between the employee concerned, jointly with one or more members of the Grievance Committee, their Line Manager and the Department Manager. Between the employee concerned, jointly with one or more members of the Grievance Committee, the Department Manager and the Brewery Manager or Nominee. Between the of the Grievance Committee and the Executive Council of the Union and the President of the Ontario Region and/or Nominee. The Union may also choose to be represented by an executive member of Local If the Union does not agree with the Company’s decision given at Fourth Step, the grievance may be referred to Arbitration under Section within ninety (90) working days of the Fourth Step answer. Any grievance not referred to Arbitration within the time limit specified herein shall be considered to have been abandoned. The Company guarantees to all employees that their standing within the plant, or with the Company, will not be prejudiced in any way because of their action in carrying complaints and grievances to higher management levels when there has been failure to settle such complaints and grievances satisfactorily through their immediate Line Managers. Where a difference arises between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, or administration of this Agreement, except in the cases of discharge or suspensionincluding any that this Agreement has been violated, the employee shall continue to work as per the conditions existing prior to the time that the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held in the presence either of the shop xxxxxxxparties may, after exhausting any grievance procedure established by this Agreement, notify the other party in writing of its desire to submit the difference or allegation to arbitration and the notice shall contain the name of the first party’s appointee to an arbitration board. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may The Recipient of the notice shall, within seven five (75) days, advise the department supervisor that other party of the employee intends name of its appointee to proceed with the grievancearbitration board. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen two appointees so selected shall, within five (145) days from of the date appointment of notification I the second of them, appoint a third person who shall be the Chairperson. If the recipient of the notice fails to deal withappoint an arbitrator, and answer or if the grievance. Grievances other than those two appointees fail to agree upon a Chairperson, within the time limit, the appointment shall be made by the Minister of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two Labour for Ontario, upon the request of either party. Step Three If The arbitration board shall hear and determine the difference or allegation and shall issue a decision and the decision shall be final and binding upon the parties and upon any employee affected by it. The decision of a majority shall be the decision of the arbitration board, but if there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party maymajority the decision of the Chairperson shall govern. The reasonable costs of such arbitration including the fees and expenses, within seven (7) daysstenographic services, refer etc., of the question Chairperson, shall be equally shared by both parties to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen Agreement and each party shall pay the expenses, if any, of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days, be referred to an Arbitrator. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management and the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative its own nominee to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officialsboard.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Section Grievance Procedure. i Step One In It is the event desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees be adjusted as quickly as possible. If an employee has any complaint shall first discuss the matter with the xxxxxxx concerned and may have the assistance of Committee member if so requests. An employee having complied with the provisions of Section (a) and who believes that the complaint has not been adjusted satisfactorily may lodge a written grievance. The employee shall be entitled to have the assistance of Committee member in preparing such grievance is submitted arising out on forms supplied by the Company. The Committee member shall give the grievance to the Local Human Resources Representative who will forward it to the proper level of authority for review and reply. As part of this review, the grievance will be discussed by Management representatives,the Zone Committee member, the Plant Chairperson and the grieving employee, if required. A written reply to the grievance will be given within three (3) working days of the operation presentation of this Agreementthe grievance unless the employee is working hour shifts in which case the written reply will be given within five (5)working days. Unless the parties have agreed to waive or extend the following time limit, it shall be optional to the Company to decline to consider any grievance the alleged circumstances of which occurred more than working days prior to its presentation except in the cases case of discharge or suspensiona grievance claiming failure on the part of the Company to give the required notice of recall, in which instance, the employee shall continue to work as per the conditions existing prior to the period of time that the grievance arose, and any formal meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held in the presence of the shop xxxxxxx. If there is no satisfactory resolution at first step then may within seven (7) days, advise the department supervisor that the employee intends to proceed with the grievance. The department superintendent and Area Vice President will then have fourteen (14) days from the date of notification I to deal with, and answer the grievance. Grievances other than those of individual employees may be initiated at Step Two either party. Step Three If there is no satisfactory resolution at second step then either party may, within seven (7) days, refer the question to the Standing Committees by advising chairmen of the Standing Committees of the intention to proceed with the grievance. The Standing Com- mittees will then have thirty (30)days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Step Four If there is no satisfactory resolution at third step then the question may, within seven (7) days upon written request of either Standing Committee he referred to the President of the Local and the Mill Manager who will then have thirty (30) days to deal with, and answer the grievance. Either party may elect to involve outside help at this step such as a regional Union representative and/or a Management representative from outside Specialties. If there is no satisfactory resolution at fourth step then the matter may, within thirty (30) days. A further exception would involve an employee, with seniority, who is suspended, in which instance, the period of time shall be referred five (5) working days from the employee's receipt of written notice. Probationary employees are entitled to lodge a grievance in the same manner, and to the same extent as regular employees, except with respect to their termination of employment. If the decision given under Section is not satisfactory to the employee, the grievance may be presented within five (5) working days after such decision by the employee's Committee member to the local Human Resources Representative to be taken up at a meeting arranged between management and the plant committee which will be held within five (5) working days from the time of receipt of the grievance. Unless otherwise agreed Management shall give its decision in writing to the Plant Committee Chairperson or designate within working days following the meeting. If the decision of Management is not satisfactory to the employee concerned, the Chairperson of the Plant Committee may, by serving written notice within fifteen (15) days of the date on which Management's decision was received, appeal there from to an Arbitratorimpartial arbitrator, selected by the Company and the Union. If the Company and the Union cannot agree within five (5) working days on an arbitrator, the Minister of Labour of the Province of Ontario shall be requested to select one. The time periods may he extended mutual agreement Management decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties. The fees and expenses of the Local Union. Where a grievance arising from arbitrator shall be shared equally by the discharge of an employee progresses to arbitration, either party may elect, in writing, to utilize the procedure outlined in Section below as an alternative to the arbitration procedure set out in Section It is understood that in all discussions concerning grievances, any National Officer may Union Standing Committee in their meetings and the National Officer may call if the Union Standing Committee or any other officialsparties hereto.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement