Common use of Purpose and general principles Clause in Contracts

Purpose and general principles. A. The purpose of this Article is to provide a mutually-acceptable method for prompt and equitable resolution of grievances for bargaining unit employees and the Parties. B. The Parties fully support the informal resolution of grievances. The Parties agree that most grievances arise from misunderstandings which can and should be settled promptly and satisfactorily on an informal basis at the immediate supervisory level. C. The Parties will make every effort to ensure that grievances and complaints are resolved in an orderly, prompt, and equitable manner that shall maintain the self- respect of the employee and be consistent with the principles of good management and the public interest. D. The Parties agree that the initiation of a grievance in good faith by an employee should not cast any reflection on his/her standing with his/her supervisor or his/her loyalty to the organization. The Parties’ representatives shall not discriminate against employees for exercising their right to file a grievance pursuant to this Article. The grievance should not be considered a negative reflection on the Supervisor. E. It is in the best interest of resolution of disputes that the Agency conduct such fact- finding as deemed appropriate by the Agency and engage in good faith consideration of the issues and information presented in the grievance procedure. F. The Parties agree that the time frames in this Article will be strictly adhered to, absent a mutually agreed upon extension. G. Union representatives may not use official time to prepare or pursue grievances (including arbitration of grievances), unless the grievance is solely on their own behalf.

Purpose and general principles. A. The purpose of this Article is to provide a mutually-acceptable method for prompt and equitable resolution of grievances for bargaining unit employees and the Parties. B. The Parties fully support the informal resolution of grievances. The Parties agree that most grievances arise from misunderstandings which can and should be settled promptly and satisfactorily on an informal basis at the immediate supervisory level. C. The Parties will make every effort to ensure that grievances and complaints are resolved in an orderly, prompt, and equitable manner that shall maintain the self- respect of the employee and be consistent with the principles of good management and the public interest. D. The Parties agree that the initiation of a grievance in good faith by an employee should not cast any reflection on his/her standing with his/her supervisor or his/her loyalty to the organization. The Parties’ representatives shall not discriminate against employees for exercising their right to file a grievance pursuant to this Article. The grievance should not be considered a negative reflection on the Supervisor. E. It is in the best interest of resolution of disputes that the Agency conduct such fact- finding as deemed appropriate by the Agency and engage in good faith consideration of the issues and information presented in the grievance procedure. F. The Parties agree that the time frames in this Article will be strictly adhered to, absent a mutually agreed upon extension. G. Union representatives may not use official time to prepare or pursue grievances (including arbitration of grievances), unless the grievance is solely on their own behalf.