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 in their absence, the Manager, Policing Services, 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 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 in their absence, the Manager, Policing Services, 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 ’s premises in order to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance.