Steps of the Grievance Procedure The following constitutes the sole and exclusive method for resolving grievances between the parties covered by this Agreement and shall be followed in its entirety unless any step is waived by mutual consent: Step One:
of the Grievance Procedure If the grievance is still unresolved after it has been considered at the Appeal Step (Fourth) of the Grievance Procedure, it may be referred to the Classification Review Committee who shall consider the matter. Thereafter, if the grievance is still unresolved, it may be referred to the Arbitrator who shall be empowered to determine the proper classification and/or rate for the new job as provided herein.
Grievance Procedures The AGENCY agrees to establish a formal written grievance process with procedures through which clients and recipients of services may present grievances to the governing authority of the AGENCY regarding services being provided under this Contract. Additionally, the AGENCY agrees to establish fair hearing procedures that ensure all persons will be advised of their rights to a fair hearing to appeal a denial or exclusion from services and/or the failure of staff to take into account the individual’s choice of service. The AGENCY’S internal grievance procedure must document and include, at a minimum, the following: date of grievance, a written response to the applicant sent within thirty (30) days, and the opportunity for the applicant to meet with the AGENCY Executive Director or designee. Upon request by the COUNTY, the AGENCY shall provide a written report as to the grievance outcome within five (5) normal COUNTY working days. The AGENCY will maintain these documents on file for review by the COUNTY.
DISCIPLINARY AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES 16.1 The Employee is subject to the Company's disciplinary and grievance procedures, copies of which are available from the Group HR Manager. These procedures do not form part of the Employee's contract of employment.
Steps in the Grievance Procedure (a) Step 1 (Immediate Supervisor who is not within the scope of this Collective Agreement) An Employee who has a grievance shall first discuss the matter with their immediate supervisor and attempt to resolve the grievance at this stage. In the event that it is not resolved satisfactorily to the Employee, it may be advanced in accordance with the following steps.
The Grievance Procedure Step I. A grievance may be submitted within the thirty (30) day period specified in Section Five to the employee’s first management supervisor in the chain of command (e.g., Bureau Chief) who is outside the bargaining unit. Such supervisor shall meet with the union representative and/or the grievant and issue a written response within seven (7) days after such meeting but not later than ten
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 7 Section 4.1. Definition 7 Section 4.2. Procedures 7 Section 4.3. Limitations on Authority of Arbitrator 8 Section 4.4. Expenses of Arbitration 9 Section 4.5. Union Grievances 9 Section 4.6. Time Limits 9 Section 4.7. Miscellaneous 10 Section 4.8. Discipline 10 Section 4.9. Oral or Written Reprimands 11 Section 4.10. Applicability of Grievance and Arbitration Procedure to Discipline 11 ARTICLE V LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 12 ARTICLE VI SENIORITY, LAYOFF AND RECALL 13 Section 6.1. Definition 13 Section 6.2. Probationary Period 13 Section 6.3. Layoff and Recall 13 Section 6.4. Seniority List 15 Section 6.5. Posting of Certain Training Opportunities 15 Section 6.6. Termination of Seniority 15 Section 6.7. Reemployment After Expiration of Right to Recall 16 ARTICLE VII HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME 17 Section 7.1. Purpose 17 Section 7.2. Normal Work Cycle 17 Section 7.3. A Day Trades 18 Section 7.4. Overtime 19 Section 7.5. Changing or Trading Tours of Duty 19 Section 7.6. Hireback Procedure 19 Section 7.7. Compensatory Time 20 Section 7.8. Call-Back Pay 21 Section 7.9. No Pyramiding 21 ARTICLE VIII SALARIES AND OTHER COMPENSATION 22 Section 8.1. Salaries 22 Section 8.2. Longevity Pay 23 Section 8.3. Out of Classification Pay 24 Section 8.4. Paramedic Stipend 24 Section 8.5. Paramedic Preceptor 24 ARTICLE IX VACATIONS 25 Section 9.1. Amount of Vacation 25 Section 9.2. Vacation Eligibility 25 Section 9.3. Vacation Scheduling 25 Section 9.4. Limitation on Accumulation of Vacation 26 Section 9.5. Pay Upon Separation 27 Section 9.6. Vacation Day Trades 27 ARTICLE X HOLIDAYS 28 Section 10.1. Holidays for Employees Assigned to 8-Hour Shifts 28 Section 10.2. Holidays for Employees Assigned to 24-Hour Shifts 29 Section 10.3. Pay for Hirebacks on Holidays 29 ARTICLE XI INSURANCE 30 Section 11.1. Caferteria Benefits Plan 30 Section 11.2. Retirees Insurance 30 Section 11.3. Flexible Benefits Plan 30 Section 11.4. Right to Change Carriers 30 Section 11.5. Terms of Policies to Govern 31 Section 11.6. Right to Maintain Coverage While on Unpaid Leave or on Layoff 31 Section 11.7. Post Retirement Health Savings Plan 31 ARTICLE XII LEAVES OF ABSENCE 32 Section 12.1. Jury Duty 32 Section 12.2. Sick Leave 32 Section 12.3. Special Leaves Without Pay 33 Section 12.4. Bereavement Leave 33 Section 12.5. Emergency Leave for Illness/Injury in Immediate Family 33 Section 12.6. Witness Leave 34 Section 12.7. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 35 Section 12.8. Pregnancy Leave/Maternity Leave 35 ARTICLE XIII SAFETY COMMITTEE 36 ARTICLE XIV MAINTENANCE OF SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS 37 ARTICLE XV MISCELLANEOUS FRINGE BENEFITS 38 Section 15.1. Deferred Compensation Plan 38 Section 15.2. Credit Union 38 Section 15.3. Tuition Reimbursement 38 Section 15.4. Quartermaster System and Maintenance Allowance 38 Section 15.5. Sick Leave Incentive Plan 38 Section 15.6. Pay for Unused Sick Leave at Retirement 39 Section 15.7. Severance Pay 40 Section 15.8. Inoculations 40 Section 15.9. Eye Glass Replacement 40 ARTICLE XVI MISCELLANEOUS 42 Section 16.1. Outside Employment 42 Section 16.2. Pay Advance 42 Section 16.3. Gender of Words 42 Section 16.4. Physical Examinations 42 Section 16.5. Job Descriptions 42 Section 16.6. Posting of Formal Training Opportunities 43 Section 16.7. Released Time 43 Section 16.8. Resolution of Impasse 43 Section 16.9. Solicitation 43 Section 16.10. Physical Fitness Program 44 Section 16.11. Shift/Station Selection Process 44 Section 16.12. Subcontracting 48 ARTICLE XVII RIGHTS OF VILLAGE 48 ARTICLE XVIII NON-INTERRUPTION OF WORK 49 Section 18.1. No Strikes 49 Section 18.2. No Lockouts 49 ARTICLE XIX PROMOTIONS 50 Section 19.1. General 50 Section 19.2. Eligibility Requirements 50 Section 19.3. Components of the Promotional Process and the Weighting of Components 51 Section 19.4. Promotion Process Components 52 Section 19.5. Promotions Coordinator 58 Section 19.6. Monitors 58 Section 19.7. Scoring of Components and Posting of Preliminary Promotion List 59 Section 19.8. Veteran's Preference Points and Posting of Final Promotion List 59 Section 19.9. Order of Selection 60 Section 19.10. Duration of Final Promotion List 61 Section 19.11. Right to Review 61 ARTICLE XX SAVINGS CLAUSE 62 ARTICLE XXI ENTIRE AGREEMENT 63 ARTICLE XXII DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING 64 ARTICLE XXIII DURATION AND TERM 66 Section 23.1. Term of Agreement 66 Section 23.2. Continuing Effect 66 APPENDIX A VARIANCES FROM STATUTORY IMPASSE PROCEDURE 00 XXXXXXXX X ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS TESTING 68 APPENDIX C FIRE CHIEF’S EVALUATION INSTRUMENT 74 APPENDIX D ADDITIONAL QUARTERMASTER ITEMS 00 XXXXXXXX X CURRENT LIST OF 40 HOUR OR LONGER OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL COURSES 77 OCTOBER 23, 1990 MINIMUM STAFFING SIDE LETTER 79 AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the Village of Schaumburg (hereinafter referred to as the “Village”) and the Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 4092 (hereinafter referred to as the “Union”).
Grievance Procedure Steps The following procedure shall be followed by an employee submitting a grievance:
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 6 Section 3.01 Definitions 6 Section 3.02 Procedure 6 Section 3.03 Other Conditions 7 Article IV. LEAVES 8 Section 4.01 Sick Leave 8 Section 4.02 Bereavement Leave 9 Section 4.03 Personal Leave 9 Section 4.04 Leave Without Pay 9 Section 4.05 Association Leave 10 Section 4.06 Leave Day Calculation 10 Article V. EARNED VACATION DAYS, HOLIDAYS, AND E- LEARNING DAYS 10 Section 5.01 Earned Vacation Days 10 Section 5.02 Recognized Holidays 10 Section 5.03 E-Learning Days 11 Article VI. MEDICAL INSURANCE 11 Section 6.01 Premium Cost 11 Section 6.02 Insurance Committee 11 Article VII. SENIORITY, TRANSFERS, VACANCIES AND LAYOFFS 11 Section 7.01 Definition of Seniority 11 Section 7.02 Probationary Employees 12 Section 7.03 Classifications Without Bargaining Unit 12 Section 7.04 Seniority List 12 Section 7.05 Termination of Seniority 12 Section 7.06 Transfer to New Position 12 Section 7.07 Posting of Vacancies 13 Section 7.07A Posting of Vacancies – Bus Routes 13 Section 7.07B Trips 13 Section 7.08 Filling of Vacancies 14 Section 7.09 Layoffs, Reduction in Force and Elimination of Positions 14 Section 7.10 Recall From Layoff, Reduction in Force Elimination of Positions 15 Section 7.11 Notification of Tentative Assignment 15 Article VIII. PERSONNEL FILE 15 Section 8.01 General 15 Section 8.02 Right to Access 15 Section 8.03 Copies of Documents 15 Article IX. EVALUATION PROCEDURES 15 Section 9.01 Review of Procedures 15 Section 9.02 Informal Observations 16 Section 9.03 Formal Evaluations 16 Section 9.04 Post-Evaluation Procedures 16
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - GENERAL 15.01 It is the desire of the parties to this Agreement that complaints or grievances be settled as promptly as possible. This Article is to provide for the prompt handling of such matters as alleged misinterpretation or violation of the Agreement, or other causes for complaint but excluding appeals from disciplinary action and discharge which are provided for in Article 16.
