Common use of - Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal Clause in Contracts

- Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal. The parties agree to establish a Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal (Tribunal) to review seniority credit totals which may have been affected by issues including, but not limited to, transfers, promotions, demotions, prior service conversions, etc. The Tribunal shall be composed of two (2) OCSEA bargaining unit members, a representative from OCB and a representative from OCSEA. Beginning May 15, 2009, all bargaining unit employees shall be notified to review their seniority credits for any discrepancies. A copy of the seniority list showing each employee’s name, date of hire and seniority credits, shall be provided to each Chapter President. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate Agency employee by the affected employee or chapter designee for review and possible correction by completing a “Seniority Credit Discrepancy Form” (SCD). In the event no change is made or the affected employee or chapter designee believes that further change is warranted, the completed SCD form shall be forwarded to the Tribunal for disposition. All SCD forms must be received by the Tribunal no later than September 1, 2009. Forms received after this date will be directed to an NTA process. The Tribunal shall meet on an “as needed” basis to address seniority credit issues. Tribunal time shall be the same as time under Article 3.03. The decisions of the Tribunal shall not be grievable. An appeal of a Tribunal decision may be filed with the Tribunal along with additional information. If any modification to the calculation is made, a new notice of decision will be issued. Otherwise, no other action shall be taken. The Tribunal shall review all forms received and obtain any additional information, including EHOCs/PAs, necessary to make a decision. A written decision shall be sent to the affected employee, the Union representative and the appropriate Agency employee. In the event that non-bargaining unit employees enter the bargaining unit, the Union shall contact the Tribunal to review and verify those employees’ seniority credits. This review is to be initiated within six (6) pay periods of the pay period in which the Union is notified of the personnel action. In the event that an Agency has a large number of seniority credit issues as the result of a reorganization, layoff, merger, etc., the Agency may establish an Agency-wide tribunal which shall utilize the guidelines and procedures for determining OCSEA seniority credits established by the Statewide Tribunal. This process may also be utilized to remedy seniority issues brought to light during vacation canvasses, and/or Pick-A-Post Committees. Where the parties are unable to resolve the issue(s), a Seniority Credit Discrepancy (SCD) form shall be completed and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for final determination. Additionally, the Statewide Tribunal shall create a flow chart to process issues related to processing the seniority credit accruals. In the event a grievance involving seniority credits has been filed under Article 25, the grievance shall be identified and attached to the SCD form and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for processing. Forms with grievances attached shall be given priority in processing by the Tribunal.

- Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal. The parties agree to establish a Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal (Tribunal) to shall review seniority credit totals which may have been affected by issues including, but not limited to, transfers, promotions, demotions, prior service conversions, etc. The Tribunal shall be composed of two (2) OCSEA bargaining unit members, a representative from OCB and a representative from OCSEA. Beginning May 15, 2009, all bargaining unit employees Decisions of the Tribunal shall be notified to review their seniority credits for any discrepancies. A copy of the seniority list showing each employee’s name, date of hire final and seniority credits, binding and shall be provided to each Chapter President. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate Agency employee by the affected employee or chapter designee for review and possible correction by completing a “Seniority Credit Discrepancy Form” (SCD). In the event no change is made or the affected employee or chapter designee believes that further change is warranted, the completed SCD form shall be forwarded to the Tribunal for disposition. All SCD forms must be received by the Tribunal no later than September 1, 2009. Forms received after this date will be directed to an NTA processentered into OAKS. The Tribunal shall meet on an “as needed” basis to address seniority credit issues. Tribunal time shall be the same as time under Article Section 3.03. The decisions of the Tribunal shall not be grievable. An appeal of a Tribunal decision may be filed with the Tribunal along with additional information. If any modification to the calculation is made, a new notice of decision will be issued. Otherwise, no other action shall be taken. The Tribunal shall review all forms documents received and obtain any additional information, including EHOCs/PAs, necessary to make a decision. A written decision shall be sent to the affected employee, the Union representative and the appropriate Agency employee. In the event that non-bargaining unit employees enter the bargaining unit, the Union shall contact the Tribunal to review and verify those employees’ seniority credits. This review is to be initiated within six (6) pay periods of the pay period in which the Union is notified of the personnel action. In the event that an Agency has a large number of seniority credit issues as the result of a reorganization, layoff, merger, etc., the Agency may establish an Agency-wide tribunal which shall utilize the guidelines and procedures contained in this collective bargaining agreement for determining OCSEA seniority credits established by the Statewide Tribunal. This process may also be utilized to remedy seniority issues brought to light during vacation canvasses, and/or Pick-Pick- A-Post Committees. Where the parties are unable to resolve the issue(s), a Seniority Credit Discrepancy (SCD) form the issues shall be completed reduced to writing and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for final determination. Additionally, the Statewide Tribunal shall create a flow chart to process issues related to processing the seniority credit accruals. In the event a grievance involving seniority credits has been filed under Article 25, the grievance shall be identified and attached to the SCD form and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for processing. Forms with grievances attached Grievances shall be given priority in processing by the Tribunal.

- Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal. The parties agree to establish a Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal (Tribunal) to shall review seniority credit totals which may have been affected by issues including, but not limited to, transfers, promotions, demotions, prior service conversions, etc. The Tribunal shall be composed of two (2) OCSEA bargaining unit members, a representative from OCB and a representative from OCSEA. Beginning May 15, 2009, all bargaining unit employees Decisions of the Tribunal shall be notified to review their seniority credits for any discrepancies. A copy of the seniority list showing each employee’s name, date of hire final and seniority credits, binding and shall be provided to each Chapter President. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate Agency employee by the affected employee or chapter designee for review and possible correction by completing a “Seniority Credit Discrepancy Form” (SCD). In the event no change is made or the affected employee or chapter designee believes that further change is warranted, the completed SCD form shall be forwarded to the Tribunal for disposition. All SCD forms must be received by the Tribunal no later than September 1, 2009. Forms received after this date will be directed to an NTA processentered into OAKS. The Tribunal shall meet on an “as needed” basis to address seniority credit issues. Tribunal time shall be the same as time under Article Section 3.03. The decisions of the Tribunal shall not be grievable. An appeal of a Tribunal decision may be filed with the Tribunal along with additional information. If any modification to the calculation is made, a new notice of decision will be issued. Otherwise, no other action shall be taken. The Tribunal shall review all forms documents received and obtain any additional information, including EHOCs/PAs, necessary to make a decision. A written decision shall be sent to the affected employee, the Union representative and the appropriate Agency employee. In the event that non-bargaining unit employees enter the bargaining unit, the Union shall contact the Tribunal to review and verify those employees’ seniority credits. This review is to be initiated within six (6) pay periods of the pay period in which the Union is notified of the personnel action. In the event that an Agency has a large number of seniority credit issues as the result of a reorganization, layoff, merger, etc., the Agency may establish an Agency-wide tribunal which shall utilize the guidelines and procedures contained in this collective bargaining agreement for determining OCSEA seniority credits established by the Statewide Tribunal. This process may also be utilized to remedy seniority issues brought to light during vacation canvasses, and/or Pick-A-Post Committees. Where the parties are unable to resolve the issue(s), a Seniority Credit Discrepancy (SCD) form the issues shall be completed reduced to writing and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for final determination. Additionally, the Statewide Tribunal shall create a flow chart to process issues related to processing the seniority credit accruals. In the event a grievance involving seniority credits has been filed under Article 25, the grievance shall be identified and attached to the SCD form and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for processing. Forms with grievances attached Grievances shall be given priority in processing by the Tribunal.

- Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal. The parties agree to establish a Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal (Tribunal) to review seniority credit totals which may have been affected by issues including, but not limited to, transfers, promotions, demotions, prior service conversions, etc. The Tribunal shall be composed of two (2) OCSEA bargaining unit members, a representative from OCB and a representative from OCSEA. Beginning May 15April 1, 2009, all bargaining unit employees shall be notified to review their seniority credits for any discrepancies. A copy of the seniority list showing each employee’s name, date of hire and seniority credits, shall be provided to each Chapter Presidentchapter president. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate Agency agency employee by the affected employee or chapter designee for review and possible correction by completing a “Seniority Credit Discrepancy Form” (SCD). In the event no change is made or the affected employee or chapter designee believes that further change is warranted, the completed SCD form shall be forwarded to the Tribunal for disposition. All SCD forms must be received by the Tribunal no later than September August 1, 2009. Forms received after this date will be directed to an NTA process. The Tribunal shall convene no later than June 1, 2009 and shall meet on an “as needed” basis to address seniority credit issues. Tribunal time shall be the same as time under Article 3.03. The decisions of the Tribunal shall not be grievable. An appeal of a Tribunal decision may be filed with the Tribunal along with additional information. If any modification to the calculation is made, a new notice of decision will be issued. Otherwise, no other action shall be taken. The Tribunal tribunal shall review all forms received and obtain any additional information, including EHOCs/PAs, necessary to make a decision. A written decision shall be sent to the affected employee, the Union union representative and the appropriate Agency agency employee. In the event that non-bargaining unit employees enter the bargaining unit, the Union shall contact the Tribunal to review and verify those employees’ seniority credits. This review is to be initiated within six (6) pay periods of the pay period in which the Union is notified of the personnel action. In the event that an Agency agency has a large number of seniority credit issues as the result of a reorganization, layoff, merger, etc., the Agency agency may establish an Agency-agency wide tribunal which shall utilize the guidelines and procedures for determining OCSEA seniority credits established by the Statewide Tribunal. This process may also be utilized to remedy seniority issues brought to light during vacation canvasses, cost savings day canvasses, and/or Pick-A-Post Committees. Where the parties are unable to resolve the issue(s), a Seniority Credit Discrepancy (SCD) form shall be completed and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for final determination. Additionally, the Statewide Tribunal shall create a flow chart to process issues related to processing the seniority credit accruals. In the event a grievance involving seniority credits has been filed under Article 25, the grievance shall be identified and attached to the SCD form and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for processing. Forms with grievances attached shall be given priority in processing by the Tribunal. Explanation: Establishes a Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal (Tribunal) to review discrepancies in seniority credit calculations. Decisions of the Tribunal are not appealable and shall be sent to the affected employee, the Union representative, and the agency designee. If a non-OCSEA bargaining unit or exempt employee enters the bargaining unit, the Tribunal shall review and verify any available seniority credits.

- Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal. The parties agree to establish a Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal (Tribunal) to shall review seniority credit totals which may have been affected by issues including, but not limited to, transfers, promotions, demotions, prior service conversions, etc. The Tribunal shall be composed of two (2) OCSEA bargaining unit members, a representative from OCB and a representative from OCSEA. Beginning May 15, 2009, all bargaining unit employees Decisions of the Tribunal shall be notified to review their seniority credits for any discrepancies. A copy of the seniority list showing each employee’s name, date of hire final and seniority credits, binding and shall be provided to each Chapter President. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate Agency employee by the affected employee or chapter designee for review and possible correction by completing a “Seniority Credit Discrepancy Form” (SCD). In the event no change is made or the affected employee or chapter designee believes that further change is warranted, the completed SCD form shall be forwarded to the Tribunal for disposition. All SCD forms must be received by the Tribunal no later than September 1, 2009. Forms received after this date will be directed to an NTA processentered into OAKS. The Tribunal shall meet on an “as needed” basis to address seniority credit issues. Tribunal time shall be the same as time under Article Section 3.03. The decisions of the Tribunal shall not be grievable. An appeal of a Tribunal decision may be filed with the Tribunal along with additional information. If any modification to the calculation is made, a new notice of decision will be issued. Otherwise, no other action shall be taken. The Tribunal shall review all forms documents received and obtain any additional information, including EHOCs/PAs, necessary to make a decision. A written decision shall be sent to the affected employee, the Union representative and the appropriate Agency employee. In the event that non-bargaining unit employees enter the bargaining unit, the Union shall contact the Tribunal to review and verify those employees’ seniority credits. This review is to be initiated within six (6) pay periods of the pay period in which the Union is notified of the personnel action. In the event that an Agency has a large number of seniority credit issues as the result of a reorganization, layoff, merger, etc., the Agency may establish an Agency-wide tribunal which shall utilize the guidelines and procedures contained in this collective bargaining agreement for determining OCSEA seniority credits established by the Statewide Tribunal. This process may also be utilized to remedy seniority issues brought to light during vacation canvasses, and/or Pick-A-Post Committees. Where the parties are unable to resolve the issue(s), a Seniority Credit Discrepancy (SCD) form the issues shall be completed reduced to writing and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for final determination. determination.‌ Additionally, the Statewide Tribunal shall create a flow chart to process issues related to processing the seniority credit accruals. In the event a grievance involving seniority credits has been filed under Article 25, the grievance shall be identified and attached to the SCD form and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for processing. Forms with grievances attached Grievances shall be given priority in processing by the Tribunal.

- Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal. The parties agree to establish a Statewide Seniority Credit Tribunal (Tribunal) to toshall review seniority credit totals which may have been affected by issues including, but not limited to, transfers, promotions, demotions, prior service conversions, etc. The Tribunal shall be composed of two (2) OCSEA bargaining unit members, a representative from OCB and a representative from OCSEA. Decisions of the Tribunal shall be final and binding and shall be entered into OAKS. Beginning May 15, 2009, all bargaining unit employees shall be notified to review their seniority credits for any discrepancies. A copy of the seniority list showing each employee’s name, date of hire and seniority credits, shall be provided to each Chapter President. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate Agency employee by the affected employee or chapter designee for review and possible correction by completing a “Seniority Credit Discrepancy Form” (SCD). In the event no change is made or the affected employee or chapter designee believes that further change is warranted, the completed SCD form shall be forwarded to the Tribunal for disposition. All SCD forms must be received by the Tribunal no later than September 1, 2009. Forms received after this date will be directed to an NTA process. The Tribunal shall meet on an “as needed” basis to address seniority credit issues. Tribunal time shall be the same as time under Article Section 3.03. The decisions of the Tribunal shall not be grievable. An appeal of a Tribunal decision may be filed with the Tribunal along with additional information. If any modification to the calculation is made, a new notice of decision will be issued. Otherwise, no other action shall be taken. The Tribunal shall review all forms documents received and obtain any additional information, including EHOCs/PAs, necessary to make a decision. A written decision shall be sent to the affected employee, the Union representative and the appropriate Agency employee. In the event that non-bargaining unit employees enter the bargaining unit, the Union shall contact the Tribunal to review and verify those employees’ seniority credits. This review is to be initiated within six (6) pay periods of the pay period in which the Union is notified of the personnel action. In the event that an Agency has a large number of seniority credit issues as the result of a reorganization, layoff, merger, etc., the Agency may establish an Agency-wide tribunal which shall utilize the guidelines and procedures contained in this collective bargaining agreement for determining OCSEA seniority credits established by the Statewide Tribunal. This process may also be utilized to remedy seniority issues brought to light during vacation canvasses, and/or Pick-A-Post Committees. Where the parties are unable to resolve the issue(s), a Seniority Credit Discrepancy (SCD) form shall be completed the issues shall be reduced to writing and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for final determination. Additionally, the Statewide Tribunal shall create a flow chart to process issues related to processing the seniority credit accruals. In the event a grievance involving seniority credits has been filed under Article 25, the grievance shall be identified and attached to the SCD form and forwarded to the Statewide Tribunal for processing. Forms with grievances gGrievances attached shall be given priority in processing by the Tribunal.