Informal Complaints. Before the formal grievance procedure is initiated, every reasonable attempt shall be made to resolve the dispute by informal discussion. To this end, any Contract Academic Employee or group of Contract Academic Employees is encouraged to present a verbal complaint to the Xxxx or to the appropriate Vice-President in the case of grievances which may be initiated at Stage 2. There is no requirement for formal documentation or correspondence at the informal complaint stage. If the dispute is not resolved, the Contract Academic Employee or group of Contract Academic Employees may decide to lodge a formal grievance, and, if so decided, the Contract Academic Employee or group of Contract Academic Employees shall notify the Association of their intentions within ten
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Samples: Second Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
