Terms and Requirements. Grievance Definition A grievance is an allegation by an employee or a group of employees that there has been a violation, misapplication, or misinterpretation of this Agreement, which occurred during the term of this Agreement. Disciplinary action may be grieved, subject to the provisions of Section 27.11, Article 27, Discipline. The term “grievant” as used in this Article includes the term “grievants.” Filing a Grievance Grievances may be filed by the Union on behalf of an employee or on behalf of a group of employees. The grievance will state the name of the employee or the names of the group of employees. The Union, as exclusive representative, is considered the only representative of the employee in grievance matters and has the right in a grievance to designate the person who will represent the employee on behalf of the Union. Computation of Time Days are calendar days, and will be counted by excluding the first day and including the last day of timelines. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the last day will be the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. Transmittal of grievances, appeals and responses will be in writing, and timelines will apply to the date of receipt, not the date of postmarking. Failure to Meet Timelines The time limits in this Article must be strictly adhered to unless mutually modified in writing. Failure by the Union to comply with the timelines will result in the automatic withdrawal of the grievance. Failure by the Employer to comply with the timelines will entitle the Union to move the grievance to the next step of the procedure. Contents The written grievance must include the following information or it will not be processed: 1. The date of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the date the grievant knew or could reasonably have known of the occurrence; 2. The nature of the grievance; 3. The facts upon which it is based; 4. The specific article and section of the Agreement violated; 5. The specific remedy requested; 6. The steps taken to informally resolve the grievance; and 7. The name and signature of the Union representative. Modifications No newly alleged violations may be made after the initial written grievance is filed, except by written mutual agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Terms and Requirements. Grievance Definition A grievance is an allegation by an employee or a group of employees that there has been a violation, misapplication, or misinterpretation of this Agreement, which occurred during the term of this Agreement. Disciplinary action may be grieved, subject to the provisions of Section 27.11, Article 27, Discipline. The term “grievant” as used in this Article includes the term “grievants.” ”
Filing a Grievance Grievances may be filed by the Union on behalf of an employee or on behalf of a group of employees. The grievance will state the name of the employee or the names of the group of employees. The Union, as exclusive representative, is considered the only representative of the employee in grievance matters and has the right in a grievance to designate the person who will represent the employee on behalf of the Union. Computation of Time Days are calendar days, and will be counted by excluding the first day and including the last day of timelines. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the last day will be the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. Transmittal of grievances, appeals and responses will be in writing, and timelines will apply to the date of receipt, not the date of postmarking. Failure to Meet Timelines The time limits in this Article must be strictly adhered to unless mutually modified in writing. Failure by the Union to comply with the timelines will result in the automatic withdrawal of the grievance. Failure by the Employer to comply with the timelines will entitle the Union to move the grievance to the next step of the procedure. Contents The written grievance must include the following information or it will not be processed:
1. The date of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the date the grievant knew or could reasonably have known of the occurrence;
2. The nature of the grievance;
3. The facts upon which it is based;
4. The specific article and section of the Agreement violated;
5. The specific remedy requested;
6. The steps taken to informally resolve the grievance; and
7. The name and signature of the Union representative. Modifications No newly alleged violations may be made after the initial written grievance is filed, except by written mutual agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Terms and Requirements. A. Grievance Definition A grievance is an allegation by an employee or a group of employees that there has been a violation, misapplication, or misinterpretation of this Agreement, which occurred during the term of this Agreement. Disciplinary action may be grieved, subject to the provisions of Section 27.11, 29.11 of Article 2729, Discipline. The term “grievant” as used in this Article includes the term “grievants.” ”
B. Filing a Grievance Grievances may be filed by the Union on behalf of an employee or on behalf of a group of employees. The grievance will state the name of the employee or the names of the group of employees. The Union, as exclusive representative, is considered the only representative of the employee in grievance matters and has the right in a grievance to designate the person who will represent the employee on behalf of the Union. .
C. Computation of Time Days are calendar days, and will be counted by excluding the first day and including the last day of timelines. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the last day will be the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. Transmittal of grievances, appeals and responses will be in writing, and timelines will apply to the date of receipt, not the date of postmarking. .
D. Failure to Meet Timelines The time limits in this Article must be strictly adhered to unless mutually modified in writing. Failure by the Union to comply with the timelines will result in the automatic withdrawal of the grievance. Failure by the Employer to comply with the timelines will entitle the Union to move the grievance to the next step of the procedure. .
E. Contents The written grievance must include the following information or it will not be processed:
1. The date of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the date the grievant knew or could reasonably have known of the occurrence;
2. The nature of the grievance;
3. The facts upon which it is based;
4. The specific article and section of the Agreement violated;
5. The specific remedy requested;
6. The steps taken to informally resolve the grievance; and
7. The name and signature of the Union representative. Modifications No newly alleged violations may be made after the initial written grievance is filed, except by written mutual agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Terms and Requirements. Grievance Definition A grievance is an allegation by an employee or a group of employees that there has been a violation, misapplication, or misinterpretation of this Agreement, which occurred during the term of this Agreement. Disciplinary action may be grieved, subject to the provisions of Section 27.11, Article 27, Discipline. The term “grievant” as used in this Article includes the term “grievants.” ”
Filing a Grievance Grievances may be filed by the Union on behalf of an employee or on behalf of a group of employees. The grievance will state the name of the employee or the names of the group of employees. The Union, as exclusive representative, is considered the only representative of the employee in grievance matters and has the right in a grievance to designate the person who will represent the employee on behalf of the Union. Computation of Time Days are calendar days, and will be counted by excluding the first day and including the last day of timelines. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the last day will be the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. Transmittal of grievances, appeals and responses will be in writing, and timelines will apply to the date of receipt, not the date of postmarking. Failure to Meet Timelines The time limits in this Article must be strictly adhered to unless mutually modified in writing. Failure by the Union to comply with the timelines will result in the automatic withdrawal of the grievance. Failure by the Employer to comply with the timelines will entitle the Union to move the grievance to the next step of the procedure. Contents The written grievance must include the following information or it will not be processed:
1. : The date of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the date the grievant knew or could reasonably have known of the occurrence;
2. ; The nature of the grievance;
3. ; The facts upon which it is based;
4. ; The specific article and section of the Agreement violated;
5. ; The specific remedy requested;
6. ; The steps taken to informally resolve the grievance; and
7. and The name and signature of the Union representative. Modifications No newly alleged violations may be made after the initial written grievance is filed, except by written mutual agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Terms and Requirements. Grievance Definition A grievance is an allegation by an employee or a group of employees that there has been a violation, misapplication, or misinterpretation of this Agreement, which occurred during the term of this Agreement. Disciplinary action may be grieved, subject to the provisions of Section 27.11, Article 27, Discipline. The term “grievant” as used in this Article includes the term “grievants.” Filing a Grievance Grievances may be filed by the Union on behalf of an employee or on behalf of a group of employees. The grievance will state the name of the employee or the names of the group of employees. The Union, as exclusive representative, is considered the only representative of the employee in grievance matters and has the right in a grievance to designate the person who will represent the employee on behalf of the Union. Computation of Time Days are calendar days, and will be counted by excluding the first day and including the last day of timelines. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the last day will be the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. Transmittal of grievances, appeals and responses will be in writing, and timelines will apply to the date of receipt, not the date of postmarking. Failure to Meet Timelines The time limits in this Article must be strictly adhered to unless mutually modified in writing. Failure by the Union to comply with the timelines will result in the automatic withdrawal of the grievance. Failure by the Employer to comply with the timelines will entitle the Union to move the grievance to the next step of the procedure. Contents The written grievance must include the following information or it will not be processed:
1. The date of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the date the grievant knew or could reasonably have known of the occurrence;
2. The nature of the grievance;
3. The facts upon which it is based;
4. The specific article and section of the Agreement violated;
5. The specific remedy requested;
6. The steps taken to informally resolve the grievance; and
7. The name and signature of the Union representative. Modifications No newly alleged violations may be made after the initial written grievance is filed, except by written mutual agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement