GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18 Sample Clauses

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 1. Definitions 18 Section 2. Grievance Steps 18 Section 3. Fees and Expenses 20 Section 4. Arbitrator's Authority 20 Section 5. Processing of Grievances 20 Section 6. Time Limits 20 Section 7. Identifying Designees 21 Section 8. Veterans’ Preference 21 Section 1. Application for Leave 21 Section 2. Authorization for Leave 21 Section 3. Statutory Leaves 21 Section 4. Leaves of Absence with Pay. 21 Section 5. Leaves of Absence Without Pay 25 Section 6. Cancellation of Leaves of Absence 28 Section 7. Reinstatement from Leave of Absence 28

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 1. Grievance Steps 18 Section 2. Arbitration 18 Section 3. Time Limits 19 Section 4. Discharge 19 Section 5. Grievances of Probationary Employees 19

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 8.1. Definition. 18 Section 8.2. Procedure. 18 Section 8.3. Limitation on Authority of Arbitrator 21 Section 8.4. Mediation. 21 Section 8.5. Time Limits. 21 Section 8.6. Release Time for Grievance Meetings 22

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section A. Purpose 18 Section B. Informal Conference 18 Section C. Definitions 18 Section D. Exclusions 19 Section E. Forms 19 Section F. Timelines 19 Section G. No Reprisals 19 Section H. Representation 20 Section I. Confidentiality 20 Section J. Files 20 Section K. Released Time 20 Section L. Cooperation 20 Section M. Procedures 20

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 7.1 Definitions 18 Section 7.2 Procedure for Processing Grievances 18 Section 7.3 Additional provisions 19

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 1 – Purpose 18 Section 2 – Grievance Steps 18 STEP 1 18 STEP 2 18 STEP 3 19 Section 3 – Arbitration Guidelines 19 Section 4 – General Provisions 20 Section 5 – Time Limits 20

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 2. Terms and Requirements 18 Section 3. Filing and Processing: 20 ARTICLE 13 ASSIGNMENT OF WORK 23 ARTICLE 14 SHOP STEWARDS – MEETINGS AND RELATED MATTERS 23 ARTICLE 15 PAY DAY 24 ARTICLE 16 TRAVEL TIME AND OUT-OF-YARD WORK 24 ARTICLE 17 SICK LEAVE 25 ARTICLE 18 LEAVES OF ABSENCE 26 Section 1. Employment Status 26 Section 2. Employee Accountability 27

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 1. Grievance Defined 18 Section 2. Grievance Procedure 18 Section 3. Personnel File 20 ARTICLE XV. PENSION 20 ARTICLE XVI. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 20 ARTICE XVII. MISCELLANEOUS 20 Section 1. Governance 20 Section 2. Education and Training 20 Section 3. Safety Shoes 21 ARTICLE XVIII. EFFECTIVE DATE 21 Section 1. Duration 21 Section 2. Intent to Negotiate 21 Section 3. Retroactivity 22 APPENDIX A – Job Classifications .............................................................................................................. A-1 APPENDIX B – FMLA Policy........................................................................................................................ A-3 APPENDIX C – Wage Schedule .................................................................................................................. A-9 APPENDIX D – Longevity Plan ................................................................................................................. A-21 APPENDIX E – Schedule of Health Benefits............................................................................................. A-23 APPENDIX F – Schedule of Dental benefits ............................................................................................. A-30 APPENDIX G – Grievance Form ............................................................................................................... A-32 PREAMBLE‌ It is the purpose of this agreement to promote harmonious relationships between the City of Milford, Connecticut, and its employees in order that more efficient and progressive public service shall be rendered to the citizens of Milford.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 18. Section 1. General. 18 Section 2. Grievance Steps. 19 Section 3. Time Limits. 23 Section 4. Retroactivity 24 Section 5. Exclusive Procedure. 24 Section 6. Processing Grievances. 24 Section 7. Documents and Witnesses. 25 Section 1. General 26 Section 2. Investigation and Representation 26 Section 3. Disciplinary Action and Conference 26 Section 4. Emergency Disciplinary Action 28 Section 5. Resignation in Lieu of Disciplinary Action 29 Section 1. Performance Discussion or Review. 30 Section 2. Informal Counseling 30 Section 3. Formal Counseling 30 Section 4. Removal of Counseling Records 31 Section 5. Relationship to Disciplinary Action 31 Section 1. Benefit Seniority. 32 Section 3. Seniority Lists. 33 Section 9. Layoff and Recall Information to the Union 34 Section 11. Annual Leave/Sick Leave Restoration 34 Section 1. General. 35 Section 2. Physical Examinations 35 Section 3. Personal Injury. 35 Section 4. Employee Services. 35 Section 5. First Aid. 36 Section 6. Inspections. 36 Section 7. Health and Safety Committees. 36 Section 8. Employee Safety. 37 Section 9. Emergency and Evacuation Plans. 37 Section 10. Protective Footwear, Clothing and Devices. 37 Section 11. Compliance Limitations. 38 Section 12. Uniforms and Special Clothing 38 Section 13. Workplace Safety. 38 Section 1. Purpose 40 Section 2. Representation 40 Section 3. Scheduling 41 Section 4. Pay Status of Union Representatives. 41 Section 5. State Employer. 41 Section 1. Biweekly Work Period 42 Section 2. Work Days. 42 Section 4. Work Schedules. 42 Section 5. Meal Periods. 42 Section 7. Call Back. 42 Section 11. Definitions. 42 Section 12. Overtime Compensation 43 Section 13. Compensatory Time 43 Section 14. Pyramiding 44