SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Clause Samples
The Grievance Procedure clause establishes a formal process for employees or parties to raise and resolve complaints or disputes within an organization or under an agreement. Typically, it outlines the steps involved, such as submitting a written complaint, engaging in discussions with supervisors or designated representatives, and possibly escalating the issue to higher management or arbitration if not resolved at earlier stages. This clause ensures that concerns are addressed systematically and fairly, helping to prevent misunderstandings and maintain a harmonious working environment.
SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. The purpose of the grievance procedure shall be to settle all grievances between the Fire Department and the Union as quickly as possible, so as to ensure efficiency and promote employee’s morale. Should any employee or group of employees feel aggrieved as a result of any condition arising out of the employee- employer relationship, including the claim of unjust discrimination an any matter or condition affecting health and safety beyond those normally encountered in all phases of fire fighting, adjustment shall be sought as follows by the employee, with the assistance of the Union;
1. No settlement of a grievance presented by an employee shall contravene the provisions of this Agreement.
2. The matter giving rise to the grievance shall first be discussed orally with the employee’s immediate supervisor within five (5) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays) of the occurrence or knowledge thereof. If such discussion does not resolve the grievance it shall proceed as follows;
3. Within ten (10) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Holidays), from the oral discussion with the employee’s immediate supervisor, the grievance shall be presented in writing to the Chief, who shall give his final answer in writing within ten (10) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays) of receipt of the written grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to the next step.
4. Within ten (10) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Holidays), from the final written decision from the Chief, the grievance shall be presented in writing to the Town Administrator, who shall give his final answer in writing within ten (10) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays) of receipt of the written grievance. If this answer does not resolve the grievance, it may be processed to the next step.
5. Within five (5) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Holidays), from receiving a written answer from the Town Administrator or from the failure of the Town Administrator to so report, the grievance shall be processed in writing to the Board of Selectmen which shall give their answer in writing within ten (10) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Holidays) of the receipt of the grievance. If their answer does not resolve the grievance, the Union may move to the next step.
6. Within five (5) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Holidays), of the receipt of the answer or the failure to report by the Board of Selectmen, the Union may se...
SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. A grievance means, and shall be limited to, an alleged violation or misapplication of a specific provision of this Collective Bargaining Agreement as related to the teacher assignment, and such grievance shall be settled and determined through the following procedure:
SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. A. A grievance shall mean a complaint by the Union or by the employee and the Union that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of any of the provisions of this contract; or that a member of the Union has been treated unfairly or inequitable or discriminated against for any reason.
B. Grievance shall be handled in the following manner: All grievances shall be submitted in writing on a special “Grievance Report” form, in duplicate, signed by the aggrieved employee and/or the Union President and filed with the Fire Chief. and the Union President to resolve the grievance. The Fire Chief will arrange a meeting within three (3) working days from the time a grievance is received and shall give the Union his answer in writing within two (2) working days after such meeting. If the matter is not satisfactorily settled, then;
SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 24 Section 2 Submission to Arbitration ...................................................... 25 Section 3 Power of Arbitrator ................................................................ 25 Section 4 Decision of Arbitrator ............................................................ 25 Section 5 Time Limitations.................................................................... 25 Section 6 Grievance Forms.................................................................... 26 Section 7 Policy Grievances .................................................................. 26 Section 8 Working Days ........................................................................ 26 ARTICLE IX WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE .................................... 26 Section 1 Eligibility ............................................................................... 26 Section 2 Requirements for Entitlement ................................................ 26 Section 3 Extent of Entitlement ............................................................. 28 Section 4 Entitlement to Other Benefits ................................................ 28
SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 1. For all purposes of collective bargaining, including any and all negotiations between the Company and the Union designed to arrive at a satisfactory settlement of employee grievances, the following rules and procedures will be observed.
2. The Company and the Union shall endeavor to settle any grievances promptly and in an amicable manner. No grievance, verbal or written, withdrawn or dropped by the Union or granted by the Company prior to the Human Resources step of the grievance procedure, will have any precedent value. When grievances arise, they shall be settled by the following procedure:
STEP NO. 1 Any employee in the Bargaining Unit who feels that he has a grievance and wishes to process same, the following order shall apply:
1. Within three (3) days, Saturdays, Sundays, afternoon shifts, night shifts, and Holidays excluded of the occurrence, the employee shall meet and discuss the problem with his supervisor; who will make every effort to resolve the problem. An acknowledgment form will be signed by both parties documenting that contact has been made. Copies should be forwarded to: - Director of Manufacturing - Department Manager - Union President, or Unit Chairman, - Human Resources Department - Supervisor - Employee
2. Within five (5) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excluded, of the occurrence, the grieved employee shall meet and discuss the grievance with his shift ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; who will make every effort to resolve the grievance.
3. Within five (5) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excluded, after the meeting in Paragraph No. 2 above, if no satisfactory settlement is reached, then the matter shall be submitted in writing to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with whom the meeting in Paragraph One of Step One took place. No written grievance may be submitted until after three (3) days after the meeting in Paragraph No. 2 above, Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays excluded. The aggrieved employee and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ referred to in Paragraph One of Step One shall sign the written grievance attesting that the meeting in Paragraph One of Step One occurred. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available, the grievance should be presented to the general ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The above procedure shall not apply to any grievance protesting disciplinary action that has resulted in suspension or discharge. Any grievance protesting such action by the Company may be submitted in writing within five (5) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excluded, of the occurrence. It is understood that the employee may or...
SECTION 1 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE