Common use of Presenting a Grievance Clause in Contracts

Presenting a Grievance. A grievance under the terms of this Agreement is defined as a dispute or difference between the Employer and the Union or between the Employer and an employee or employees concerning the interpretation and/or application of and/or compliance with any provision of this Agreement, including any and all disciplinary actions; and when such grievances arise, the following procedure shall be observed: STEP 1: Within five (5) calendar days of the occurrence of the grievance the grievant and the Chairperson or Vice-Chair shall reduce the grievance to writing and submit to the Auditor or his designated representative. The grievance shall be discussed at a meeting consisting of the grievant, the Local Chairperson or Vice Chair and/or a Union Staff Representative and no more than three (3) representatives of the Employer. The meeting will be held within five (5) calendar days from the date the grievance was received by the Employer. A decision will be given in writing by the Auditor or his designated representative within seven (7) calendar days of the meeting.