Common use of General Grievance Procedures Clause in Contracts

General Grievance Procedures. Definition of “Grievance” shall mean a complaint by an employee or group of employees: that there has been to him/her (them) a violation of inequitable application of any provisions of this Agreement. A formal grievance must be initiated by the aggrieved within fifteen (15) working days from occurrence thereof or of the grievant’s first knowledge thereof. Failure by the employee to submit the grievance in accordance with time limits shall constitute abandonment of the grievance. Failure by the District to submit a reply within the specified time limits shall permit the aggrieved to proceed to the next level. To initiate a formal grievance it must be put in writing using approved District forms. A written grievance should specify a succinct statement of fact constituting the grievance, including the management action or inaction being grieved, the contract article or articles and sections or paragraphs thereof alleged to have been violated, and the specific remedy sought. It is expected that a large majority of grievances will be settled at an informal level. There shall be no restraint, interference, discrimination, or reprisal exerted on any employee choosing to use the procedures in good faith for resolution of grievances. The complainant may seek assistance and advice from his/her representative organization. He/she may request the presence of a representative or consultant at any step in the procedure. The person against whom the complaint is made may also request the presence of a representative or consultant at any step in the procedure. Further considerations in the general procedures are:

General Grievance Procedures. Definition of “Grievance” shall mean a complaint by an employee or group of employees: that there has been to him/her (them) a violation of inequitable application of any provisions of this Agreement. A formal grievance must be initiated by the aggrieved within fifteen (15) working days from occurrence thereof or of the grievantaggrieved’s first knowledge thereof. Failure by the employee to submit the grievance in accordance with time limits shall constitute abandonment of the grievance. Failure by the District to submit a reply within the specified time limits shall permit the aggrieved to proceed to the next level. To initiate a formal grievance it must be put in writing using approved District forms. A written grievance should specify a succinct statement of fact constituting the grievance, including the management action or inaction being grieved, the contract article or articles and sections or paragraphs thereof alleged to have been violated, and the specific remedy sought. It is expected that a large majority of grievances will be settled at an informal level. There shall be no restraint, interference, discrimination, or reprisal exerted on any employee choosing to use the procedures in good faith for resolution of grievances. The complainant may seek assistance and advice from his/her representative organization. He/she may request the presence of a representative or consultant at any step in the procedure. The person against whom the complaint is made may also request the presence of a representative or consultant at any step in the procedure. Further considerations in the general procedures are: