Nature of Grievances Clause Samples

The "Nature of Grievances" clause defines what types of complaints or disputes are recognized under an agreement or policy. It typically outlines the specific issues or actions that can be formally raised as grievances, such as violations of contract terms, workplace policies, or employee rights. By clearly delineating what constitutes a valid grievance, this clause helps ensure that only appropriate concerns are addressed through formal procedures, thereby streamlining dispute resolution and preventing misuse of the grievance process.
Nature of Grievances. As used in this Article, a “grievance” is defined as any dispute, claim, or complaint involving the interpretation, application, or alleged violation of any provision of this Agreement. A grievance may be filed under this procedure by the ASSOCIATION or by any individual Officer to whom this AGREEMENT applies. A grievance which does not relate to the application and/or interpretation of any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be processed in accordance with a procedure to be established in writing by the Chief of Police. Grievances pending as of the effective date of this AGREEMENT shall be processed under procedures in effect prior to the AGREEMENT. Pending shall mean that the written grievance has been filed.
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Nature of Grievances. 18 19 As used in this Article, a “grievance” is defined as any dispute, claim, or complaint involving 20 the interpretation, application, or alleged violation of any provision of this AGREEMENT. A 21 grievance may be filed under this procedure by the ASSOCIATION or by any individual Officer 22 to whom this AGREEMENT applies. A grievance which does not relate to the application 23 and/or interpretation of any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be processed in accordance 24 with a procedure to be established in writing by the Chief of Police. Grievances pending as of 25 the effective date of this AGREEMENT shall be processed under procedures in effect prior to 26 the AGREEMENT. Pending shall mean that the written grievance has been filed. 27
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Nature of Grievances a. As used in this Article, a “grievance” is defined as any dispute, claim, or complaint involving the interpretation, application, or alleged violation of any provision of this Agreement. -A grievance may be filed under this procedure by the ASSOCIATION or by any individual Officer to whom this AGREEMENT applies. A grievance which does not relate to the application and/or interpretation of any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be processed in accordance with a procedure to be established in writing by the Chief of Police. Grievances pending as of the effective date of this AGREEMENT shall be processed under procedures in effect prior to the AGREEMENT. Pending shall mean that the written grievance has been filed. b. Grievances under this Agreement may be asserted only as to specific provisions in this Agreement. A grievance may not be filed if based on the actions of the City that are within the scope of City Code Chapter 2-15, as in effect upon execution of this Agreement, and consistent with this Agreement.
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Nature of Grievances. (a) The Employer and the Union recognize that grievances may arise concerning: (1) differences between the parties respecting the interpretation, application, operation, or any alleged violation of a provision of this Agreement, or arbitral award, including a question as to whether or not a matter is subject to arbitration; or (2) the dismissal, discipline, or suspension of an employee bound by this Agreement.
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Related to Nature of Grievances

  • Settlement of Grievances The applicable procedures of this Agreement shall be followed for the settlement of all grievances. All grievances shall be considered carefully and processed promptly.

  • Submission of Grievances A. Any employee or group of employees shall have the right to present a grievance. No employee or group of employees shall be hindered from or disciplined for exercising this right. B. If any two (2) or more employees have essentially the same grievance they may, and if requested by the County must, collectively present and pursue their grievance if they report to the same immediate supervisor. C. If the grievant is a group of more than three (3) employees, the group shall, at the request of the County, appoint one (1) or two (2) employees to speak for the collective group. To be considered a grievant in a group grievance, each employee must be individually identified as a grievant when the grievance is submitted at Step 2.

  • ADJUSTMENT OF GRIEVANCES 26.01 Any complaint, disagreement or difference of opinion between the Company, the Union or the employees covered by this Agreement, which concerns the interpretation, application, operation or alleged violation of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, shall be considered as a grievance.