Grievance Procedure Preamble Sample Clauses

Grievance Procedure Preamble. The Employer and the Union recognize that grievances may arise concerning:
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Grievance Procedure Preamble. It is the policy of the Employer to promptly address all grievances brought to its attention by bargaining unit employees. It is the right of every employee in the bargaining unit to use the prescribed grievance procedure without fear of reprisal. The purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible level, equitable solutions to grievances that may arise.
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Grievance Procedure Preamble. The Company and the Union agree to try to resolve complaints and questions by discussion focusing on their mutual interest as much as possible, without confrontation or the formality of the Grievance Procedure. These discussions may be on any matter of concern to either party.
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Grievance Procedure Preamble. The objective of this Grievance Procedure is to secure a fair and equitable resolution of grievances at the lowest possible step of the grievance procedure. The Union and District recognize that the prompt resolution of difficult issues is essential to a sound labor-management relationship and encourage the prompt and informal resolution of complaints by Members, at all times, at the lowest level possible. The results of this Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure shall not be dispositive of any claims or causes of action under State or Federal law which prohibits discrimination or harassment against employees based upon, including but not limited to, age, gender, race, disability, Union participation and/or membership.
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Grievance Procedure Preamble. It is mutually desired and intended by the parties that any dispute or complaint arising out of the interpretation of this agreement will be communicated by the employee to his/her supervisor in order to provide an opportunity for discussion and timely resolution, prior to the issue becoming a grievance. If an employee is not satisfied with the resolution offered by his/her immediate supervisor he/she may then initiate a grievance.
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Grievance Procedure Preamble a) Any employee covered by this agreement who believes that he has cause for complaint concerning the alleged violation or misinterpretation of any of the provisions of this agreement may submit his grievance according to the procedure set forth below. The word “xxxxxxx” wherever found in this article means the department xxxxxxx or the chief xxxxxxx as defined in article of this agreement. All matters under the terms of the collective labour agreement will be answered to on an original union grievance form submitted.
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Related to Grievance Procedure Preamble

  • GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 7.01 For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable.

  • Grievance Procedure - Party In the case of all other grievances by a party, (including those on behalf of a group of Members, an individual Member, a retired Member or a deceased Member), the party making the grievance may take the following steps in sequence to resolve the matter after the matter has been discussed informally with the other party. The informal discussion shall occur with the Administrator of Employee Relations.

  • The Grievance Procedure Step I. A grievance may be submitted within the thirty (30) day period specified in Section Five to the employee’s first management supervisor in the chain of command (e.g., Bureau Chief) who is outside the bargaining unit. Such supervisor shall meet with the union representative and/or the grievant and issue a written response within seven (7) days after such meeting but not later than ten

  • ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The parties to this Agreement are agreed that it is of the utmost importance to adjust complaints and grievances as quickly as possible. Unless agreed to by both the Company and the Union, no grievance shall be presented, the alleged circumstances of which originated or occurred, or should have come to the attention of the employee concerned, more than five (5) working days prior to its original presentation in writing at Step A grievance shall consist of a dispute concerning interpretation and/or application of any Article, Schedule or Clause in this Agreement. Should a grievance arise it shall be handled as follows. Prior to filing a formal grievance, an employee will, with the assistance of his xxxxxxx, refer the on an informal basis to his immediate Supervisor. If the grievance cannot be settled as a result of this discussion, then it may be dealt with as follows: STEP The employee shall a written grievance with his immediate Supervisor within five (5) working days of the incident giving rise to the complaint. The immediate Supervisor shall answer the grievance within five (5) working days. The grievance shall specify the Article or Articles and subsections of the Agreement of which a violation is alleged, indicate the relief sought and be signed by the employee. STEP Should the employee be dissatisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step the grievance may be referred to the Plant Manager within five (5) working days after receipt of the immediate Supervisor's reply at Step The Plant Manager shall convene a meeting with the and Chief Xxxxxxx and shall answer the grievance in writing within five (5) working days of such meeting. STEP If no settlement is reached at Step the the Union Grievance Committee and representatives of Management shall meet to discuss the grievance within five (5) working days of receipt of the reply of the Plant Manager. The Union's National Representative will be in attendance at this meeting. If the grievance is not settled within five (5) working days it may be referred to arbitration as hereinafter provided. The Union or the Company may initiate a grievance beginning at Step of the Grievance Procedure. Such grievance shall be filed within five (5) working days of the incident giving rise to the complaint and be in the form prescribed in Step Any such grievance may be referred to arbitration under Article by either the Union in the case of a Union grievance or the Company in the case of a Company grievance. The Union may not institute a grievance directly affecting an employee or employees which such employee or employees could themselves institute and the regular Grievance Procedure shall not thereby be by-passed except where the grievance would affect the Bargaining Unit as a whole. This Clause shall not preclude a group grievance signed by a group of employees commencing at Step Any complaint or grievance which is not commenced or processed through the next stage of the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure within the time specified shall be deemed to have been dropped. However, time limits specified in the Grievance Procedure may be extended by mutual agreement in writing between the Company and the Union. An employee who has been discharged or suspended may file a written grievance at Step within five (5) working days of the discharge or suspension. Rolling Sunset Clause: In taking disciplinary action within twenty-four (24) months from the date of a suspension or dismissal (reinstatement) for a similar infraction, the Company may consider the employee's entire record preceding suspension or dismissal (reinstatement), as the case may be. In taking disciplinary action within twelve 2) months from the date of an oral or written warning for a similar infraction, the Company may consider the employee's entire record preceding the employee's oral or written warning, as the case may be.

  • Formal Grievance Procedure 1. In the event that a complaint cannot be resolved informally, the parties shall pursue the first step in the formal grievance procedure before making any application for arbitration, unless the College and the AAUP agree in writing to alter the procedure or waive one or more of the steps by proceeding directly to arbitration.

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