Informal Step 1 Clause Samples

Informal Step 1. The parties acknowledge that it is most desirable for problems to be worked out at the lowest level possible and that this be done between the employee and his/her supervisor through free and informal communications. When requested by either party, the building representative may intervene to assist in this resolution. However, should such informal processes fail to satisfy the supervisor and the teacher, then a grievance may be processed as follows:
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Informal Step 1. The grievant(s) may meet and attempt to settle the grievance with their immediate supervisor (or with an individual designated by the University in the case of a Union grievance).
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Informal Step 1. Nothing herein contained will be construed as limiting the right of any teacher having a grievance to discuss the matter informally with any appropriate member of the administration of his or her choice. No adjustment of any grievance, whether by informal or formal means shall be inconsistent with the terms of the Agreement and no adjustment of any formal grievance shall be made without notification of the Association and the opportunity for an Association representative to be present.
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Related to Informal Step 1

  • Informal Step As an informal step, the employee is encouraged to make an ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ effort to resolve the grievance directly with the management person to whom he reports. At his option, the employee may be accompanied by the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the department in which the employee works.

  • Informal Stage If a Teacher is unable to resolve a complaint informally, the Teacher may with the concurrence of the Bargaining Unit Executive initiate a complaint with his/her supervisor who shall answer the complaint in writing (if requested) within ten (10) days of receipt of the complaint. The problem must be brought to the attention of the supervisor within fifteen (15) days after the Teacher becomes aware, or would reasonably be expected to have become aware, of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.

  • Informal Process The Informal Process provides an Employee with the opportunity to resolve his or her concern by using the open door process, with the assistance of a FC member, within 30 calendar days of the date the Employee became aware of the issue. While an Employee may speak with anyone in the open door process regarding a concern or problem, the Employee is encouraged to take this concern up with his immediate supervisor or may request the assistance of the Employee Advocate or a FC member to facilitate resolution of the issue.

  • Informal Grievance Procedure Employees are encouraged to act promptly to attempt to resolve disputes with their manager/supervisor through an informal procedure. A meeting between the manager/supervisor and the employee should take place whenever requested by either party to assist, to clarify or resolve the grievance. The employee may be accompanied by his/her Union representative at the informal meeting. Any resolution reached at the informal step must be in accordance with the provisions of this agreement, or other rule or ordinance and shall not set precedent.

  • Informal Grievance 1. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the event giving rise to a grievance, the grievant shall present the grievance informally for disposition by the immediate supervisor or at any appropriate level of authority within the department. 2. Presentation of an informal grievance shall be a prerequisite to the institution of a formal grievance.