Informal Stage. An employee, with the concurrence of the Bargaining Unit, may initiate a complaint with the immediate supervisor within twenty-five (25) days from the day the cause of the grievance became known, or reasonably ought to have been known. The immediate supervisor shall answer the complaint in writing within five (5) days after the receipt of the complaint.
Informal Stage. Before filing a formal written grievance, the grievant shall attempt to resolve it by means of an informal conference with his/her immediate supervisor.
Informal Stage. Prior to the filing of a grievance, the parties shall endeavour to informally resolve the issue(s). If a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached at this stage the matter shall, within fourteen (14) days of the parties' attempt to reach an informal resolution, be submitted as a grievance in the manner set out in (c) below.
Informal Stage. If a Teacher is unable to resolve a complaint informally, the Teacher may with the concurrence of the Bargaining Unit Executive initiate a complaint with his/her supervisor who shall answer the complaint in writing (if requested) within ten (10) days of receipt of the complaint. The problem must be brought to the attention of the supervisor within fifteen (15) days after the Teacher becomes aware, or would reasonably be expected to have become aware, of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.
Informal Stage. Any dispute, individual or policy, should first be discussed with the School Principal or the Immediate Supervisor within ten (10) working days of the event or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. In the case of an individual grievance, the Teacher shall have the right to, and will be represented by, the Association for such meeting with the School Principal or Immediate Supervisor. If the dispute is not resolved within ten (10) working days of informal discussion, a formal grievance may be filed at Step One by the Association.
Informal Stage. Within fifteen (15) days after the occurrence or omission giving rise to the grievance, an aggrieved person shall first discuss the grievance with the immediate supervisor.
Informal Stage. Any dispute to be recognized as a grievance must first be discussed by the employee, a Union representative (if the employee desires) and the Human Resources liaison person designated by the Board. If the grievor is unable to resolve the dispute, the Union may file a formal grievance at Step One.
Informal Stage. Prior to initiating a formal grievance, Teachers are encouraged to attempt to resolve the problem through informal discussion with their Principal.
Informal Stage. If an Occasional Teacher who is covered by this agreement has a grievance the Occasional Teacher shall discuss the complaint with the principal, where applicable. Such complaint shall be brought in writing to the attention of the principal within thirty working days of the incident giving rise to the grievance. The principal shall attempt to resolve the dispute informally and shall give his or her decision, in writing, within ten working days of receiving the grievance.
Informal Stage. The employee, or group of employees must attempt to resolve a grievance by informal discussion with the Principal or immediate supervisor prior to initiating the formal grievance. The employee may be accompanied by an OSSTF representative at the employee‟s request.
