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Reminder to all staff that per the Collective Agreement (shown below) there is a set standard procedure for how a Grievance should be addressed. First, in writing, starting with the office/employer as stated in (a) below. If your concerns are not resolved, THEN a grievance shall be filed by the Shop Steward through the Union as stated in step (b) below.
ARTICLE 3 – GRIEVENCE PROCEDURE
3:01 – Grievances shall be adjusted and finally settled without stoppage of work.
(a) Any grievance in dispute arising out of the interpretation, application
and /or operation of this agreement that may arise, shall be promptly
discussed and the parties hereto shall diligently cooperate in an effort
to adjust such grievance and/or dispute at the earliest possible
opportunity.
(b) If the matter is not resolved at Step A, a grievance shall be filed in
writing with the Employer within (15) days of discover of cause for
complaint by reason of the matter not being resolved.
(c) The Employer shall provide the Union with written response to the
Grievance within (7) days of receiving the grievance.
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March 31, 2021 is the deadline for vacation requests to be submitted. You will be advised
of approval / denial no later than April 7, 2021.
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No changes on availability were requested by any staff in January 2021. The next opportunity to change your availability will be September 1 – 30, 2021.
Thank you.
Chrissy Burbank