Common use of Formal Discussion Clause in Contracts

Formal Discussion. If a difference arises between one 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. If it is not resolved in this manner, the employee(s) shall seek the advice and help of an HSAA representative. If it becomes a grievance, it will be submitted in writing and delivered to Foothills Regional Emergency Services through HSAA. Grievances will indicate: (i) the nature of the grievance. (ii) the clause or clauses claimed to have been violated. (iii) the redress sought. (A) However, the mandatory formal discussion stage set out in Article 8.02 (a) (i) shall be bypassed when the employee has been given a letter of discipline pursuant to Article 25. (B) In the event that the difference is of a general nature affecting two 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.

Formal Discussion. (i) If a difference arises between one 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 supervisorthe G.M. or his designate. If it is not resolved in this manner, the employee(s) shall seek the advice and help of an HSAA the Association representative. If it becomes a grievance, it will be submitted in writing and delivered to Foothills Regional Emergency Services the Employer through HSAAthe Association. Grievances will indicate: (iA) the nature of the grievance.; (iiB) the clause or clauses claimed to have been violated.; (iiiC) the redress sought. (AI) However, the mandatory formal discussion stage set out in Article 8.02 (a) (i) ), shall be bypassed when the employee has been given a letter of discipline pursuant to Article 25. (BII) In the event that the difference is of a general nature affecting two or more employees, the Employer and the Union Association may agree that the grievances shall be batched and dealt with as a group grievance commencing at Step 1.