GENERAL PROVISION OF THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Sample Clauses

The General Provision of the Grievance Procedure clause establishes the foundational rules and framework for how grievances are to be addressed within an organization or agreement. It typically outlines the scope of issues that can be raised, the parties eligible to file grievances, and the initial steps required to initiate the process, such as submitting a written complaint or notifying a designated official. By setting these baseline procedures, the clause ensures that all parties understand the formal mechanism for resolving disputes, thereby promoting fairness and consistency in handling workplace or contractual concerns.
GENERAL PROVISION OF THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. (1) Grievances may be initiated only by the employee or employees concerned and may not be pursued without his or her or their consent.
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GENERAL PROVISION OF THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. Grievances may be initiated only by the employee or employees concerned or by the POA on behalf of itself regarding an otherwise grievable incident. The POA cannot grieve for itself an incident already grieved by an employee or group of employees. Conversely, an employee or group of employees cannot grieve an incident already grieved by the POA.
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GENERAL PROVISION OF THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 1. Grievances may be initiated only by the employee or employees concerned, or by the Association on behalf of itself, regarding an otherwise grievable incident. The Association cannot grieve, for itself, an incident already grieved by an employee or group of employees. Conversely, an employee or group of employees cannot grieve an incident already grieved by the Association.
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  • Steps of the Grievance Procedure All grievances shall be processed in accordance with the following procedure. Grievances over final counseling or dismissal will begin at Step Two. For all other grievances, the parties may agree to waive Step One. For grievances filed directly at Step Two, the grievant will have thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence of the situation, condition or action that caused the grievant to file. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the occurrence of a situation, condition, or action that caused the grievance, the employee(s) affected and/or the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union representative shall present the grievance to the employee’s immediate supervisor for resolution. The Human Resources Consultant may also attend, if desired by the University. Presentation of the grievance shall include a short written description of the subject of the grievance and the contract Articles allegedly violated. If the grievance is directed against the employee’s immediate supervisor, the grievance may be presented to the next higher level of supervision. In the event the employee’s immediate supervisor does not have authority to resolve the grievance, the grievance will be presented at the level having authority to act as determined by the Employer. The Employer will respond within five (5) calendar days of the meeting. In the event an employee files a grievance outside the department in which the employee is employed and the grievance cannot be resolved at Step One, the grievance will be processed at Step Two by the level of management as designated by the University in the department which has been named in the grievance. If a satisfactory settlement is not reached in Step One, and the employee wishes to pursue the matter further, said grievance shall be put into writing on the agreed upon grievance form and referred to the department head or designee or to the next appropriate level of management and the Office of Labor Relations within fifteen (15) calendar days after the decision from Step One. The date of alleged occurrence of the grievance shall be specified. The parties shall attempt to meet to resolve the grievance within fifteen (15) calendar days following the date of written submittal. At this step, the Union agrees to cite all known sections of the Agreement and/or written policy or practice allegedly violated and to provide a copy to the Human Resources Office and Office of Labor Relations. The grievant may be represented by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and a union staff representative. The University will be represented by the appropriate management official(s) or designee(s), a representative from the Office of Labor Relations, and a Human Resources Consultant, if desired by the University. The University will respond in writing within ten (10) calendar days.

  • GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 11:01 Should a dispute arise between the Employer and the employee regarding the interpretation, application or alleged violation of this Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable or where an allegation is made that this Agreement has been violated, an ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ effort should be made to settle the dispute in the following manner: STEP 1: An employee having a complaint shall within 7 calendar days of the event giving rise to the complaint, discuss such complaint with their immediate supervisor. The employee may have the accompaniment of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during this process. Failing a satisfactory resolution, the employee shall follow Step 2. STEP 2: The employee concerned together with his/her ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or member of the Grievance Committee shall, within five (5) calendar days following such discussion with his/her supervisor, submit the signed grievance in writing to his/her immediate Manager or Department Head, stating the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought and specify the alleged violation(s) of the Collective Agreement. The Manager or Department Head shall thereupon render a decision in writing within five (5) calendar days following receipt of the grievance. STEP 3: If the decision under Step 2 is unacceptable to the grievor, he/she may, within five (5) calendar days following receipt of such decision, together with his/her ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or a member of the Grievance Committee, submit the grievance in writing, to the Director of the area. The Director shall render a decision thereon within five (5) calendar days following receipt of the Grievance. STEP 4: If the decision rendered under Step 3 is unacceptable to the grievor, he/she may, within five (5) calendar days following receipt of the said decision, submit the grievance in writing to the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer. The Employee Relations Manager shall render a decision in writing within five (5) calendar days of receiving the same, except that the Employee Relations Manager shall call a meeting with the Grievance Committee hereinbefore referred to, at which time the grievor may be in attendance if he/she so desires. In the event the Employee Relations Manager shall call such a meeting such meeting will be held within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date upon which the grievance was submitted to the Employee Relations Manager. Further, in the event such meeting is called, the Employee Relations Manager shall within five