Common use of Disputes and Grievances Procedure Clause in Contracts

Disputes and Grievances Procedure. It is recognized and agreed that procedures should be in place to avoid interruption to operations, and to ensure a speedy resolution of grievances as they arise. In the event of a question, difficulty or dispute arising at a plant the following shall apply; a) In the event of an individual or industrial dispute, the matter shall be raised, in the presence of the site delegate, with the respective site manager who will investigate and or respond to the matter. b) If the matter remains unresolved it shall be referred to the General Manager of SCE Premix who shall be given reasonable time to respond. c) Failing a satisfactory response then a joint meeting will be arranged with the site personnel, General Manager and representatives from the Union office. d) Failing a resolution the matter shall be referred to the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW for determination. e) Work shall proceed normally while these procedures are followed and without prejudice to either party. If a dispute occurs which results in the cessation of work, employees are requested to complete: i) Deliveries that have commenced pouring; ii) Critical deliveries within a twenty-four (24) hour period of which will have a significant affect on the Company’s or our customer’s business if not fulfilled; and iii) The bowl of an employee’s truck be emptied of concrete and cleaned, and yard and trucks are to be left in a condition fit to be parked.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement