Common use of STEPS FOR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

STEPS FOR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES. Step # 1: The Union Xxxxxxx or employee with or without the Xxxxxxx shall present the grievance orally to the aggrieved employee's immediate supervisor. The parties shall attempt to resolve the grievance through discussion with their immediate supervisor without undue delay. Every effort shall be made to find an acceptable solution at the lowest possible level of supervision. If, after such discussion, the employee does not believe the grievance has been satisfactorily resolved, the Union shall reduce the grievance to writing, within five (5) working days after the employee or Union had knowledge or should have had knowledge of the occurrence or failure of occurrence of the incident on which the grievance is based, or it shall be waived. The Supervisor shall respond to the grievance in writing within seven (7) days of the Union's submission of the grievance to him/her. Step # 2: If, after receipt of the written decision of the supervisor, the employee is still dissatisfied, he/she may appeal the decision of the supervisor in writing, to the Harbor Manager or delegate within seven (7) working days after the receipt of the written decision of the supervisor, or it shall be waived. The Harbor Manager or delegate shall hold a hearing on the grievance within five (5) working days after he/she received it and shall issue a written answer thereto within seven (7) working days after the hearing has been completed. Step #3: If, after receipt of the written decision of the Harbor Manager, the grievance is still unresolved, the employee may appeal the decision to a non-binding arbitration process, which shall be mutually agreed upon by the District and Union. The parties shall split equally all costs associated with arbitration. Step # 4: If, after receipt of the written decision of the non- binding arbitration procedure, the grievance is still unresolved, the employee may appeal the decision to the Harbor Commission in Closed/Open Session as mutually agreed. The Harbor Commission shall schedule a hearing or appoint a hearing committee or delegate concerning the matter. The hearing shall take place at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting or otherwise within ten (10) working days of receipt of the appeal. After hearing and reviewing the committee’s or delegate’s report, the Harbor Commission shall render a decision on the appeal within five (5) working days. The Board of Commissioners may hear the appeal or by Resolution, Board Order, or Ordinance, refer all grievances submitted to them to such other person or body as they deem necessary for hearing. The Board of Commissioners shall further determine whether or not the decision reached by such other person or body shall be final and binding or advisory in nature. The Board of Commissioners’ decision shall be final and binding in all cases.

STEPS FOR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES. Step # 1: The Union Xxxxxxx or employee with or without the Xxxxxxx shall present the grievance orally to the aggrieved employee's immediate supervisor. The parties shall attempt to resolve the grievance through discussion with their immediate supervisor without undue delay. Every effort shall be made to find an acceptable solution at the lowest possible level of supervision. If, after such discussion, the employee does not believe the grievance has been satisfactorily resolved, the Union shall reduce the grievance to writing, within five (5) working days after the employee or Union had knowledge or should have had knowledge of the occurrence or failure of occurrence of the incident on which the grievance is based, or it shall be waived. The Supervisor shall respond to the grievance in writing within seven (7) days of the Union's submission of the grievance to him/her. Step # 2: If, after receipt of the written decision of the supervisor, the employee is still dissatisfied, he/she may appeal the decision of the supervisor in writing, to the Harbor Manager or delegate within seven (7) working days after the receipt of the written decision of the supervisor, or it shall be waived. The Harbor Manager or delegate shall hold a hearing on the grievance within five (5) working days after he/she received it and shall issue a written answer thereto within seven (7) working days after the hearing has been completed. Step #3: If, after receipt of the written decision of the Harbor Manager, the grievance is still unresolved, the employee may appeal the decision to a non-non binding arbitration process, which shall be mutually agreed upon by the District and Union. The parties shall split equally all costs associated with arbitration. Step # 4: If, after receipt of the written decision of the non- binding arbitration procedure, the grievance is still unresolved, the employee may appeal the decision to the Harbor Commission in Closed/Open Session as mutually agreed. The Harbor Commission shall schedule a hearing or appoint a hearing committee or delegate concerning the matter. The hearing shall take place at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting or otherwise within ten (10) working days of receipt of the appeal. After hearing and reviewing the committee’s or delegate’s report, the Harbor Commission shall render a decision on the appeal within five (5) working days. The Board of Commissioners may hear the appeal or by Resolution, Board Order, or Ordinance, refer all grievances submitted to them to such other person or body as they deem necessary for hearing. The Board of Commissioners shall further determine whether or not the decision reached by such other person or body shall be final and binding or advisory in nature. The Board of Commissioners’ decision shall be final and binding in all cases.

STEPS FOR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES. Step # 1: The Union Association Xxxxxxx or employee with or without the Xxxxxxx shall present the grievance orally to the aggrieved employee's immediate supervisor. The parties shall attempt to resolve the grievance through discussion with their immediate supervisor without undue delay. Every effort shall be made to find an acceptable solution at the lowest possible level of supervision. If, after such discussion, the employee does not believe the grievance has been satisfactorily resolved, the Union Association shall reduce the grievance to writing, within five (5) working days after the employee or Union Association had knowledge or should have had knowledge of the occurrence or failure of occurrence of the incident on which the grievance is based, or it shall be waived. The Supervisor shall respond to the grievance in writing within seven (7) days of the UnionAssociation's submission of the grievance to him/her. Step # 2: If, after receipt of the written decision of the supervisor, the employee is still dissatisfied, he/she may appeal the decision of the supervisor in writing, writing to the Harbor Manager or delegate within seven (7) working days after the receipt of the written decision of the supervisor, or it shall be waived. The Harbor Manager or delegate shall hold a hearing on the grievance within five (5) working days after he/she received it and shall issue a written answer thereto within seven (7) working days after the hearing has been completed. Step ## 3: If, after receipt of the written decision of the Harbor Manager, the grievance is still unresolved, the employee may appeal the decision to a non-binding arbitration process, which shall be mutually agreed upon by the District and Union. The parties shall split equally all costs associated with arbitration. Step # 4: If, after receipt of the written decision of the non- binding arbitration procedure, the grievance is still unresolved, the employee may appeal the decision to the Harbor Commission in Closed/Open Session as mutually agreed. The Harbor Commission shall schedule a hearing or appoint a hearing committee or delegate concerning the matter. The hearing shall take place at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting or otherwise within ten (10) working days of receipt of the appeal. After hearing and reviewing the committee’s committee or delegate’s 's report, the Harbor Commission shall render a decision on the appeal within five (5) working days. The Board of Commissioners may hear the appeal or by Resolution, Board Order, or Ordinance, refer all grievances submitted to them to such other person or body as they deem necessary for hearing. The Board of Commissioners shall further determine whether or not the decision reached by such other person or body shall be final and binding or advisory in nature. The Board of Commissioners’ ' decision shall be final and binding in all cases.