Common use of The Grievance Process Clause in Contracts

The Grievance Process. All Grievances shall include: a. The name of the Aggrieved Party. b. The date of filing the Grievance. c. The section or sections of this Agreement alleged to be violated. d. A statement identifying the manner in which each identified section has been violated. e. The remedy or remedies sought by the Aggrieved Party. If a Grievance is incomplete or does not conform to these requirements, then it shall be returned to the Aggrieved Party, and the time limits for response at Stage 2 shall be suspended until such Grievance is resubmitted in proper form. Except for informal decisions at Stage 1, all decisions shall be rendered in writing at each step of the grievance procedure, setting forth findings of fact, conclusions, and supporting reasons therefore. Each decision shall be communicated in a timely manner to the Aggrieved Party and the Association. The preparation and processing of Grievances, insofar as practicable, shall be conducted during the hours of employment. All reasonable effort shall be made to avoid interruptions of classroom activity and to avoid involvement of students in any phase of the grievance procedure. Should the processing of any Grievance require that a Faculty Member or Association representative be released from regular assignment, no loss of pay or benefit shall be incurred. The parties agree to facilitate any investigation which may be required and to make available such relevant documents, communications, and records concerning the alleged Grievance as may be requested by the Aggrieved Party or the Board or their duly authorized representatives. Any Aggrieved Party has the right to have a representative of his or her choice present at all stages of this grievance procedure, excluding representatives of competing labor organizations. No interference, coercion, restraint, discrimination, or reprisal of any kind at any time shall be taken by any party hereto against the Aggrieved Party, any Party In Interest, any representative, or any other participant in the grievance procedure or any other person by reason of such Grievance or participation therein. All records dealing with the processing of a Grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the participants. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the right of the Aggrieved Party to discuss the matter informally with any appropriate member of the administration and having the Grievance informally adjusted, provided the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, and the Association (by notice to the President or designee) has been given the opportunity to be present at such adjustment and to state its views on the Grievance. In the event that any Grievance is adjusted without formal determination pursuant to this procedure, while such adjustment shall be binding upon the Aggrieved Party and shall, in all respects, be final, said adjustment shall not create a precedent or ruling binding in future proceedings.

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