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The right to present a grievance is a Union member's most basic right. A grievance is a complaint in writing, presented in accordance with your Collective Agreement. Grievances arise out of workplace dissatisfaction, complaints and frustrations experienced by Union members. As soon as a member sees a violation of the Collective Agreement, she should try to resolve it through discussions with management. If not successful, a grievance should be filed immediately. Your Union representative, your shop steward, can assist you in preparing your grievance, and can present it to management. Your Collective Agreement outlines the grievance process. It: · limits the grievance to not more than four steps beyond oral discussion with the supervisor · sets time limits for submitting the grievance at each level, and time limits for the employer's reply. · requires the employer to inform the employees of who they should present their grievance to, and which manager is authorized to make a decision at each level of the grievance process. The employer must post this information on the employee's union worksite bulletin board. If you have a worksite problem, remember this rule: Obey first, grieve later. In other words, continue to do your job but proceed to file your grievance. Make sure you ask for a Collective Agreement. Read it and know your rights. If you see that you are being violated, contact your Shop Steward. Where do you go if you have a grievance or need help from the Union? 1. Local Member (yourself) 2. Your NEU Local Steward 3. Chief Shop Steward 4. Local Executive: President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer 5. NEU Regional Vice-President (Elected Representative, Member of NEU Full Executive, Advisor on NEU Policy) 6. NEU President, NEU 1st and 2nd Vice-President 7. NEU Component Officers and Staff a. Collective Bargaining/Negotiations8. PSAC Regional Representative a. Organization |
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