Union Contract - Article 8 -Grievance Procedure

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Who selects the arbitrator in case of a grievance?

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

The City and the Union jointly (correct)

The Labor Relations Director

The Arbitrator themselves

What happens if the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within 30 days?

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is contacted (correct)

The grievance is withdrawn

The arbitrator is selected by the City

The Union selects the arbitrator

How many names can each party strike from the list of arbitrators?

Four

Three (correct)

One

Two

What is the time limit for the arbitrator to issue a decision after the conclusion of the hearing?

30 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority of the arbitrator limited to?

Matters of interpretation or application of the express provisions of this Agreement Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for compensating their own representatives and witnesses?

Each party Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the arbitrator finds they have no authority or power to rule in the case?

The matter is referred back to the parties without decision or recommendation Signup and view all the answers

Can an employee process a grievance without Union representation or assistance?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a matter under this Article is pending before the Personnel Board for more than 90 days?

The City and the Union may, by mutual agreement, submit the matter to a mutually selected arbitrator for expedited determination Signup and view all the answers

Can time limitations be waived or extended?

Yes, by mutual agreement of the aggrieved employee or the UNION and of the Labor Relations Director or his designated representative Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a grievance in this Agreement?

A claim of an employee arising during the term of this Agreement, excluding discharge and disciplinary actions Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to file a recognized grievance on behalf of two or more bargaining unit employees?

The Union Signup and view all the answers

How many working days does an employee have to present a grievance in writing to the Fire Chief or his designated representative?

15 working days Signup and view all the answers

What must the written grievance set forth?

The sections and articles of this Agreement upon which a matter of interpretation or application is involved Signup and view all the answers

Who responds to the grievant in writing within 15 working days from the date on which the written grievance is received?

The Fire Chief or his designated representative Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a satisfactory settlement is not reached under Step 1?

The grievance is presented to the Labor Relations Director or a designated representative Signup and view all the answers

Who can request arbitration or that the grievance be heard by the Personnel Board?

Either the aggrieved employee or the City of Omaha Signup and view all the answers

How many working days does the Labor Relations Director or his designated representative have to respond to the grievant in writing?

15 working days Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Step 2 in the grievance procedure?

To present the grievance to the Labor Relations Director or a designated representative Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a satisfactory settlement is not reached under Step 2?

The grievance is presented to the Personnel Board Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Grievance Procedure

A grievance is a claim by an employee arising during the term of the Agreement, excluding discharge and disciplinary actions.
The Union can file a recognized grievance on behalf of two or more bargaining unit employees.

Filing a Grievance

An employee must submit a written grievance to the Fire Chief or designated representative within 15 working days from the date of awareness.
The written grievance must state the sections and articles of the Agreement involved.
The Fire Chief or representative must respond in writing within 15 working days from receipt of the grievance.

Grievance Procedure Steps

Step 1: Employee submits grievance to Fire Chief or representative.
Step 2: If unsatisfactory, grievance is presented to Labor Relations Director or representative within 15 working days.
Step 3: If still unsatisfactory, grievance proceeds to arbitration or Personnel Board within 15 working days.

Arbitration

Arbitration is conducted by a mutually selected arbitrator within 30 calendar days.
The arbitrator's decision is final and binding on the Union, City, and employees.
The arbitrator's authority is limited to interpreting or applying express provisions of the Agreement.

Arbitration Process

If parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, they jointly request a list of seven arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Each party strikes three names, and the remaining arbitrator is selected.
The arbitrator has 30 calendar days to issue a decision after the hearing.

Additional Provisions

An employee can process a grievance without Union representation or assistance, but the Union can intervene later.
Time limitations can be waived or extended by mutual agreement.
Failure to comply with time limitations constitutes withdrawal of the grievance.
An employee can be represented by an attorney at law.
If a matter is pending before the Personnel Board for over 90 days, the City and Union can submit it to a mutually selected arbitrator for expedited determination.

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This quiz covers the grievance procedure outlined in Article 8 of an employment agreement, including the definition of a grievance and the process for filing.