HERE’S THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, TAKEN FROM OUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT. FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE, PLEASE REFER TO THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 15 – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
15.01 Union Representative
Where a difference arises between the parties relating to the interpretation, application or administration of this Agreement, the employee shall have the right to assistance of representatives of the Public Service Alliance of Canada during every stage of the grievance procedure, including when meeting with the Employer.
15.02 Informal Discussion
A complaint of any nature may be discussed with the employee’s immediate supervisor before a grievance is presented. Reasonable attempts will be made to settle such complaints without making use of the grievance procedure hereinafter provided for.
15.03 No Intimidation
No person who is employed in a managerial or confidential capacity shall seek by intimidation, by threat of dismissal, or by any other threat to cause an employee to abandon their grievance or refrain from exercising their right to present a grievance, as provided in this Agreement.
15.04 Settling of Grievances
Should any question arise concerning the application, interpretation, or an alleged violation of the provisions of this Agreement, between the Employer and the Employee or group of employees, and where the employee has the written consent of the Union the following procedure shall apply:
STEP ONE: Within twenty-five (25) working days after the employee knows or ought reasonably to have known of the occurrence of the matter giving rise to the grievance, the employee, accompanied by a representative of the Union, if they so desire, may take the matter up with the Director of Human Resources by presenting the grievance in writing, containing sufficient details to identify the issues, on forms agreed upon by the Employer and the Union. Failing any written reply or satisfactory settlement within fifteen (15) working days, the employee may proceed to Step Two.
STEP TWO: Within fifteen (15) working days from the expiration of the fifteen (15) working day period referred to in Step One, the employee, accompanied by a representative of the Union if so desired, may take the matter up with the Superintendent or the Director of Finance and Administration. The form completed on Step One must be presented. The Superintendent or the Director of Finance and Administration shall reply in writing on such form fifteen (15) working days from the presentation of the grievance under Step Two. Failing any written reply or satisfactory settlement within such fifteen (15) day period, the matter may be referred to adjudication as provided in Article 16 (Adjudication) hereof within twenty (20) working days from the expiration of such fifteen (15) working day period.