Employee Rights and Restrictions. 1. The employee has the right to the assistance of a Union representative in the preparation of his/her written grievance, and to represent the employee in formal grievance meetings. Subject to mutual agreement, considering the nature and complexity of the grievance, an employee may have additional representative(s).
Employee Rights and Restrictions a. An employee shall have the right to represent himself or herself or may be represented by another party. When a grievance is filed by an employee who chooses to represent himself or herself or be represented by someone other than the Union, the employee shall give notice to the Authority and the Union prior to Step I of the Grievance Procedure. The Union shall be furnished a copy of the grievance. If the Union wishes to have input as to the resolution of the grievance, a written argument and suggested resolution may be sent to the Personnel Officer and shall be considered prior to the resolution of the grievance so long as it is timely. In no event shall any agreement reached be inconsistent with the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding. The Union shall receive a copy of the grievance resolution.
Employee Rights and Restrictions a. Employees shall have the right to represent themselves individually in the presentation of grievances or may have representation of their choosing. If an employee elects to be represented in a grievance, the Authority shall commence communicating directly with the representative in processing the grievance unless otherwise directed by the grievant. The grievant may be required by the Authority to be present during any stage of the grievance process.
