Step 1, Informal Discussion Clause Samples

The 'Step 1: Informal Discussion' clause establishes an initial process for resolving disputes or disagreements by requiring the parties to first attempt to resolve issues through direct, informal communication. Typically, this involves representatives from each side meeting or communicating to discuss the matter in good faith before any formal proceedings are initiated. By mandating informal discussions as the first step, the clause aims to encourage amicable resolution, reduce unnecessary escalation, and potentially save time and costs associated with formal dispute resolution methods.
Step 1, Informal Discussion. Within ten (10) work days of the alleged occurrence of a grievable event, the employee shall discuss the matter orally with their immediate supervisor.
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Step 1, Informal Discussion. The Union alleging the contravention of the Collective Agreement shall first attempt to resolve the matter by informal meeting with the Manager of Plant and/or designate. Such a meeting will occur within ten (10) school days of the date of the alleged contravention of the Agreement.
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Step 1, Informal Discussion. The employee(s) or the Union may present the grievance orally to the immediate supervisor within ten business days from such time as the employee(s) or Union should reasonably have been aware of the occurrence.
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Step 1, Informal Discussion. Within ten (10) calendar days of the occurrence of an act in dispute or within ten (10) calendar days of when a member should reasonably have become aware of the occurrence of the act in dispute, an employee shall discuss it with his or her immediate Supervisor, who shall investigate and attempt to resolve the matter. The Supervisor shall give the employee an oral reply within five (5) calendar days after the discussion. If the employee is not satisfied with the response, he or she may proceed to Step 2.
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Step 1, Informal Discussion. The employee shall first discuss the grievance with his or her immediate supervisor within 10 working days of the time the grievant became knowledgeable of the alleged violation. Every effort shall be made at this level to resolve the grievance. All grievances not brought to the immediate supervisor in accordance with the preceding sentences of this section shall be deemed invalid and not subject to further processing. .
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Step 1, Informal Discussion. The grievant and shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall request a Step 1 meeting in writing to discuss the grievance with the Director of Transportation within twenty (20) days of the event being grieved. The meeting shall be scheduled within ten (10) days from the date of the request. During the Step 1 meeting the grievant and shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will present the details of the situation from which the grievance is based, the Article(s) and Section(s) violated, and the remedy sought. Every effort should be made to resolve the grievance in this Step 1 informal discussion. Beginning with and including the date of the STEP 1 meeting, the Parties will have ten (10) days to resolve the grievance. If the grievance is resolved at this level, the resolution shall be reduced to writing and submitted to the Union for final review and approval. The Union shall submit a final decision on the resolution to the Director of Transportation within five (5) days of submission by the Parties.
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Related to Step 1, Informal Discussion

  • Informal Discussion If an employee has a problem relating to a work situation, the employee is encouraged to request a meeting with his or her immediate supervisor to discuss the problem in an effort to clarify the issue and to work cooperatively towards settlement.

  • Informal Discussions Before a written grievance is submitted, informal discussions will take place between the aggrieved party, the principal or supervisor and Education Minnesota – OSSEO representative. Through these discussions the parties will attempt to resolve the problem. Subd. 2. Level I: If the grievance is not resolved through informal discussions, the aggrieved party may submit the grievance in writing to the principal or supervisor. A copy of such written grievance must simultaneously be filed with Human Resources. The Director, Human Resources will set a meeting date within five (5) days of receipt of the written grievance. The Director, Human Resources will give a written decision on the grievance to the parties involved within ten (10) days after the meeting. Subd. 3. Level II: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level I, the decision rendered may be appealed to the superintendent of schools, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level I. If a grievance is properly appealed to the superintendent, the superintendent or designee will set a time to meet regarding the grievance within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the appeal. Within ten (10) days after the meeting, the superintendent or designee will issue a decision in writing to the parties involved. Subd. 4. Level III: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level II, the decision rendered may be appealed to the School Board, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level II. If a grievance is properly appealed to the School Board, the School Board will set a time to hear the grievance within twenty (20) days after the receipt of the appeal. Within twenty (20) days after the meeting, the School Board will issue its decision in writing to the parties involved. At the option of the School Board, a committee or representative(s) of the School Board may be designated by the School Board to hear the appeal at this level and report its findings and recommendations to the School Board. The School Board will then render its decision.

  • Mutual Discussions The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and are prepared to discuss matters of common interest.

  • Discussion Staff has reviewed the proposal relative to all relevant policies and advise that it is reasonably consistent with the intent of the MPS. Attachment B provides an evaluation of the proposed development agreement in relation to the relevant MPS policies.

  • Informal Negotiations To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms of Use (each a "Dispute" and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either you or us (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other Party.