Common use of Investigation of Grievances Clause in Contracts

Investigation of Grievances. The employer recognizes the right of Shop Stewards to investigate grievances without hindrance or coercion in an effort to settle them. It is understood that there will be no general stoppage of work and that no more than an hour will be spent investigating grievances during working hours. Shop Stewards shall obtain the permission of their Supervisor or Manager, or in their absence, their Team Lead when it is necessary to conduct an investigation. Shop Stewards shall also obtain permission from the Supervisor or Manager, or in their absence, the Team Lead of the area in which they are conducting their investigation when it is necessary to conduct an investigation. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Union will have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing or negotiating with the City. Such representative shall have access to the City’s premises in order to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance.

Investigation of Grievances. The employer Employer recognizes the right of Shop Stewards the Union Representatives to investigate grievances without hindrance or coercion in an effort to settle them. It is understood that there will be no general stoppage of work and that no more than an hour will be spent investigating grievances during working hours. Shop Stewards Union Representatives shall obtain the permission of their Supervisor or Manager, or in their absence, their Team Lead when it is necessary to conduct an investigation. Shop Stewards Union Representatives shall also obtain permission from the Supervisor or Manager, or in their absence, the Team Lead of the area in which they are conducting their investigation when it is necessary to conduct an investigation. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Union will have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing or negotiating with the City. Such representative shall have access to the City’s premises in order to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance.