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What is considered a grievance?
What is considered a grievance?
- Any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of the terms of this Agreement (correct)
- Any dispute between the parties to this Agreement
- Any adverse personnel action against a member covered by this Agreement
- Any disagreement between the employee and the immediate supervisor
When should an employee discuss a grievance with their immediate supervisor?
When should an employee discuss a grievance with their immediate supervisor?
- Within three (3) working days of the occurrence which gave rise to the grievance
- Within ten (10) working days of the occurrence which gave rise to the grievance
- Within one (1) working day of the occurrence which gave rise to the grievance
- Within five (5) working days of the occurrence which gave rise to the grievance (correct)
In the grievance procedure, at which step does the processing of a grievance involving discharge, suspension, demotion, or other disciplinary action invoked by the Department Head commence?
In the grievance procedure, at which step does the processing of a grievance involving discharge, suspension, demotion, or other disciplinary action invoked by the Department Head commence?
- Step 4
- Step 1
- Step 3 (correct)
- Step 2
According to the collective bargaining agreement, who bears the expense of the impartial arbitrator?
According to the collective bargaining agreement, who bears the expense of the impartial arbitrator?
What happens if an award of arbitration contravenes the provisions of a specific paragraph in the collective bargaining agreement?
What happens if an award of arbitration contravenes the provisions of a specific paragraph in the collective bargaining agreement?
Which employees have the right to utilize the grievance arbitration procedure?
Which employees have the right to utilize the grievance arbitration procedure?
Under what circumstances can an employee appeal a Performance Evaluation?
Under what circumstances can an employee appeal a Performance Evaluation?
According to the grievance procedure outlined in the text, at which step should a general grievance be presented if it applies to a number of employees with the same issue?
According to the grievance procedure outlined in the text, at which step should a general grievance be presented if it applies to a number of employees with the same issue?
Within how many working days should the Department Head or Division Supervisor respond in writing to a written grievance presented in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
Within how many working days should the Department Head or Division Supervisor respond in writing to a written grievance presented in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
If a grievance has not been resolved in Step 2, to whom can the employee or Union representative present a written appeal?
If a grievance has not been resolved in Step 2, to whom can the employee or Union representative present a written appeal?
What is the maximum number of names that each party can strike from a panel of names submitted by the American Arbitration Association to select an independent arbitrator?
What is the maximum number of names that each party can strike from a panel of names submitted by the American Arbitration Association to select an independent arbitrator?
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