Common use of Handling of Grievances Clause in Contracts

Handling of Grievances. The Union shall designate up to six (6) employee representatives to assist in resolving grievances within departments or geographical work areas. The Union shall notify Agency/Department Heads and the Office of Labor Relations in writing of the individuals so designated. Alternates may be designated to perform employee representative functions during the absence or unavailability of the representative. Employee representatives may be released from their assigned work duties by their supervisors for short periods of time to investigate and process grievances initiated by other employees within the same work area or representation unit. Request for release time shall not be denied unreasonably. Employee representatives shall promptly report to the Union any grievances which may arise and cannot be adjusted on the job.

Handling of Grievances. ‌ The Union shall designate up to six (6) employee representatives to assist in resolving grievances within departments or geographical work areas. The Union shall notify Agency/Department Heads and the Office of Labor Relations in writing of the individuals so designated. Alternates may be designated to perform employee representative functions during the absence or unavailability of the representative. Employee representatives may be released from their assigned work duties by their supervisors for short periods of time to investigate and process grievances initiated by other employees within the same work area or representation unit. Request for release time shall not be denied unreasonably. Employee representatives shall promptly report to the Union any grievances which may arise and cannot be adjusted on the job.