Common use of Initial Discussion Clause in Contracts

Initial Discussion. Any Employee with a problem concerning the application of the present Collective Agreement which could give rise to a Grievance must discuss it with their immediate supervisor or in their absence, with the person replacing them, with a view to resolving it if possible. The request for discussion must be in writing (including by email). The Employee may be accompanied by their Union Representative to this discussion if they desire. The Supervisor shall respond to the request for discussion in writing within ten (10) working days of receiving the request. If the discussion between the Employee and their immediate supervisor does not succeed in resolving the problem or if the supervisor does not answer to the Employee in writing, the Employee and/or the Union may use the grievance procedure.

Initial Discussion. Any Employee with a problem concerning the application of the present Collective Agreement which could give rise to a Grievance grievance must discuss it with their her/his immediate supervisor or in their absence, with the person replacing them, with a view to resolving it if possible. The request for discussion must be in writing (including by email). The Employee may be accompanied by their Union Representative representative to this discussion such meeting if they desireshe/he desires. The Supervisor supervisor shall respond to the request for discussion in writing within ten (10) working days of receiving the request. If the discussion between the Employee and their immediate supervisor does not succeed in resolving the problem or if the supervisor does not answer to the Employee in writing, the Employee and/or the Union may use the grievance procedure.