Common use of Grievance and Complaints Clause in Contracts

Grievance and Complaints. An aggrieved person is a member or members having a grievance. A “grievance” is a claim by a member based upon an event which is an alleged misinterpretation or misapplication of any of the provisions of this Agreement. The purpose of the grievance procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible level, proper solutions to grievances. Both parties agree that the grievance proceedings shall be kept confidential at all levels of the procedure. In order that grievances may be processed as rapidly as possible, the number of days indicated at each level are maximum. Every effort shall be made to expedite the procedures. The time limits may only be extended by written mutual agreement of both parties. The aggrieved person or persons may be represented at all stages of the grievance procedure by any person of his/her own choosing. The AEA shall have the right to have its representative present at all stages of the specified grievance procedure. If the grievance procedure is not initiated within fifteen (15) work days after the aggrieved person or persons knew, or should have known, of the event or condition upon which it is based, the grievance shall be considered waived. An event or condition based on the number of teacher preparations, or on the number of pupils per teacher, or on physical conditions in the building shall be deemed a continuing condition, and a grievance based on such a continuing condition may be initiated without regard to the aforementioned time limitation. Xxxxxxxxx and respondents shall utilize the grievance forms mutually agreed upon by the parties. Grievances shall be resolved as follows: Level One The aggrieved person shall file a grievance in writing with his/her building principal with copies to the President and the Executive Director – Human Resources. The principal shall within five (5) work days after receiving the grievance submit a written answer to the grievance to the Executive Director – Human Resources, with copies to the President and the aggrieved person. Upon review by the AEA Grievance Committee, the grievance, within ten (10) days after receipt of the principal’s reply, will be either:

Grievance and Complaints. An aggrieved person is a member or members having a grievance. A “grievance” is a claim by a member based upon an event which is an alleged misinterpretation or misapplication of any of the provisions of this Agreement. The purpose of the grievance procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible level, proper solutions to grievances. Both parties agree that the grievance proceedings shall be kept confidential at all levels of the procedure. In order that grievances may be processed as rapidly as possible, the number of days indicated at each level are maximum. Every effort shall be made to expedite the procedures. The time limits may only be extended by written mutual agreement of both parties. The aggrieved person or persons may be represented at all stages of the grievance procedure by any person of his/her own choosing. The AEA shall have the right to have its representative present at all stages of the specified grievance procedure. If the grievance procedure is not initiated within fifteen (15) work days after the aggrieved person or persons knew, or should have known, of the event or condition upon which it is based, the grievance shall be considered waived. An event or condition based on the number of teacher preparations, or on the number of pupils per teacher, or on physical conditions in the building shall be deemed a continuing condition, and a grievance based on such a continuing condition may be initiated without regard to the aforementioned time limitation. Xxxxxxxxx Grievants and respondents shall utilize the grievance forms mutually agreed upon by the parties. Grievances shall be resolved as follows: Level One The aggrieved person shall file a grievance in writing with his/her building principal with copies to the President and the Executive Director – Human Resources. The principal shall within five (5) work days after receiving the grievance submit a written answer to the grievance to the Executive Director – Human Resources, with copies to the President and the aggrieved person. Upon review by the AEA Grievance Committee, the grievance, within ten (10) days after receipt of the principal’s reply, will be either: