Steps for Grievances Sample Clauses

Steps for Grievances. Should a dispute arise between the Employer and any employee regarding the interpretation, meaning, operation or application of this Agreement, including any questions as to whether a matter is arbitrable, or where an allegation is made that this Agreement has been violated, or should any other dispute arise, an xxxxxxx effort shall be made to settle the dispute in the following manner: STEP 1 The aggrieved employee, together with the Shop Xxxxxxx, shall attempt to settle the dispute with the employee's supervisor within twenty (20) working days of the date of the incident causing the employee’s concern or the date the employee first became aware of the incident. The supervisor shall attempt to resolve the dispute within five (5) working days of being advised of the dispute. STEP 2 Failing satisfactory settlement after the completion of Step 1, the Union will submit to the Secretary Treasurer a written statement of the particulars of the complaint and the redress sought. In an attempt to resolve the dispute, at the request of either party, a meeting shall be held with the Secretary Treasurer and the Union at which the employee may be present. In any event, the Secretary Treasurer shall render the Employer's decision within seven (7) working days after receipt of such notice. STEP 3 Failing agreement being reached after completion of Step 2 the Union will notify the Secretary Treasurer, in writing, stating the grievance concerned. A meeting with the Employer Committee shall be arranged within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of such notice with the Union. STEP 4 Failing settlement of the grievance within ten (10) working days of the completion of Step 3, either party to this Agreement may refer the dispute to Arbitration.

Steps for Grievances. 1. Step 1 Informal Meeting with Immediate Supervisor The parties agree that it is mutually desired that whenever possible grievances be resolved informally at the lowest step. A discussion of the grievance shall be conducted by the grievant, their Union representative (if requested by the grievant), and the Supervisor or appropriate Administrator to seek grounds for resolution of the problem. The Supervisor shall provide a resolution or reasons for non-resolution within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the informal meeting. 2. Step 2 Reduce to Writing – Immediate Supervisor If the grievance cannot be resolved at Step 1, the grievant will present the Supervisor with Step 2 of the written grievance within ten (10) days of the Supervisor’s resolution or reasons or non-resolution noted above and the Supervisor will respond within ten (10) days of the receipt of such grievance. The written grievance will be sent to the appropriate District Administrator responsible for contract administration. 3. Step 3 Superintendent or Designee A grievant who has not been able to resolve a grievance with the immediate Supervisor, may appeal the decision of Step 2 to the Superintendent or designee within ten (10) days of receipt of the written Step 2 response. The Superintendent or designee will hold a hearing within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal. Within ten (10) days after the hearing, the Superintendent or designee will render a decision, in writing, which will contain a complete statement of the reasons for the decision if the whole remedy sought by the grievant is not granted. A copy of such decision shall be sent to the Union. 4. Step 4 Arbitration (to be initiated through Union)