Common use of Formal Discussion Clause in Contracts

Formal Discussion. (i) If a difference arises between one (1) or more Employees and the Employer regarding the interpretation, application, operation or alleged contravention of this Collective Agreement, the Employee(s) shall first seek to settle the difference through discussion with their immediate supervisor/manager. If it is not resolved in this manner, it may become a grievance and be advanced to Step 1. (ii) However, the mandatory formal discussion stage set out in Article 26.02(a)(i), may be bypassed when the Employee has been given a letter of discipline pursuant to Article 25.01. (iii) In the event that the difference is of a general nature affecting two

Formal Discussion. (i) If a difference arises between one (1) or more Employees and the Employer regarding the interpretation, application, operation or alleged contravention of this Collective Agreement, the Employee(s) shall first seek to settle the difference through discussion with her/their immediate supervisor/manager. If it is not resolved in this manner, it may become a grievance and be advanced to Step 1. (ii) However, the mandatory formal discussion stage set out in Article 26.02(a)(i40.02(a)(i), may be bypassed when the Employee has been given a letter of discipline pursuant to Article 25.0134. (iii) In the event that the difference is of a general nature affecting twotwo (2) or more Employees, the Employer and the Union may agree that the grievances shall be batched and dealt with as a group grievance commencing at Step 1.