Resolving Grievances Clause Samples
Resolving Grievances. If (a) a grievance is submitted at Level One, (b) it is not resolved to the satisfaction of the grievant or the BEU within five (5) days after such submission, and (c) at the end of the said five (5) days there are less than fifty (50) days remaining before the expiration of this contract, then the grievant or the BEU may present the grievance in writing to the BSC at Level Three within ten (10) days thereafter. No grievance originally presented during the term of this contract shall lapse by reason of the termination of this contract, unless such a grievance could not be a grievance under the successor contract. For the purposes of resolving any grievance to which the preceding sentence applies, the terms of this contract shall be deemed to remain in effect until such grievance is finally resolved. The foregoing sentence shall not be construed as extending the term of this contract for any other purpose or any other circumstances.
Resolving Grievances. Every school system has grievances. If allowed to go unresolved, they have a damaging effect on teaching efficiency. They normally arise from misunderstanding rather than from bad intention. A good procedure for resolving them is of extreme value to the school system and to the community it serves.
Resolving Grievances. A. The time limits established in the grievance procedure shall be followed by the parties hereto. If the time limits procedure is not followed by the Association, the grievance shall be considered settled in accordance with the Employer’s last disposition. If the time procedure is not followed by the Employer, the grievance shall automatically advance to the next step, but excluding arbitration unless requested by the Association. The time limits established in the grievance procedure may be extended by mutual agreement, provided it is reduced to writing and the period of extension is specified.
B. The County shall not be required to pay back wages for periods prior to the time the incident occurred, provided that in the case of pay shortage, of which the employee had not been aware before receiving his/her pay, any adjustments made shall be retroactive to the beginning of the pay period providing the employee files his/her grievance within five (5) working days after receipt of such pay in question.
C. When an employee is given a disciplinary discharge or suspension, the President or Alternate and the employee will be promptly notified in writing of the action taken.
D. All claims for back wages shall be limited to the amount of wages that the employee would otherwise have earned less any unemployment compensation or newly-earned compensation that he/she may have earned from any source during the period in question.
E. The Employer will grant a necessary and reasonable amount of time off during straight time working hours to the President or Alternate who must necessarily be present for direct participation in grievance adjustments with management. Such President or Alternate shall first receive permission from his/her immediate supervisor to leave his/her work station. Such permission shall be granted within the shift in which the employee is scheduled and shall report back promptly when his/her part in the grievance adjustment has been completed. Any employee who takes an unreasonable or unnecessary amount of time in grievance procedure adjustments shall be subject, after written warning, to disciplinary action.
F. Working days are defined as Monday – Friday. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall not be counted under the time procedures established in the grievance procedure.
Resolving Grievances. The parties hereto acknowledge that it is usually most desirable for a teacher and the teacher's immediately involved supervisor to resolve problems through free and informal communications. When requested by the teacher, an Association representative may accompany the teacher to assist in the informal resolution of the grievance. If, however, the informal process fails to satisfy the teacher or the Association, a grievance may be processed as follows:
Resolving Grievances. 14.1. Students are encouraged, wherever possible, to resolve grievances directly with the person(s) concerned. For example: if the issue concerns an academic matter, the complainant should talk to the teacher or trainer about their concerns.
14.2. If an attempt to resolve the issue is:
(a) unsuccessful;
(b) resolved by is unsatisfactory to the Student; or
(c) the Student is not comfortable approaching the person to which the grievance is with;
(d) the Student may discuss the issue with the following (depending on the nature of the complaint):
(e) Student Services Officer; or
(f) relevant Academic Coordinator.
14.3. Students may be accompanied by a support person during this process.
Resolving Grievances. (a) Supervisors receiving grievances should attempt to resolve the issue through informal discussion with member.
(b) If after a reasonable amount of time, generally seven days, the grievance cannot be settled by the immediate supervisor, the member may request a meeting with the Battalion Chief.
(c) If a successful resolution is not found with the Battalion Chief, the member may request a meeting with the Fire Chief.
(d) If the member and the Fire Chief are unable to arrive at a mutual solution, then the member shall proceed as follows:
1. Submit in writing a written statement of the grievance and deliver one copy to the Fire Chief and another copy to the immediate supervisor and include the following information:
(a) The basis for the grievance
(b) What remedy or goal is being sought by this grievance
(e) The Fire Chief will receive the grievance in writing. The Fire Chief and the District executive will review and analyze the facts or allegations and respond to the member within 14 calendar days. The response shall identify any corrective measures or other remedies as appropriate. The decision of the District executive is considered final.