Common use of GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - GENERAL Clause in Contracts

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - GENERAL. 15.01 It is the desire of the parties to this Agreement that complaints or grievances be settled as promptly as possible. This Article is to provide for the prompt handling of such matters as alleged misinterpretation or violation of the Agreement or other causes for complaint but excluding appeals from disciplinary action and discharge which are provided for in Article 16. 15.01.01 If an employee has a complaint, or if they believe they have the basis for a grievance, the employee will meet with local management, and a Union officer if desired, in an attempt to resolve the matter as soon as possible after the incident or the employee’s knowledge of the incident. Such meeting(s) shall be documented, and, with the employee’s consent, a copy of the document will be sent to the Union. 15.01.02 If the employee fails to resolve the matter through the provisions of Article 15.01.01, or if he elects to bypass the provisions of Article 15.01.01, he may ask his District Chairperson or his designated representative to enter into informal discussions with management on his behalf with a view to resolving the matter prior to initiating a grievance. This shall be done as expeditiously as possible. The employee may elect to accompany the District Chairperson at all such meetings or he may elect to have the District Chairperson enter into such discussions in his absence.