Grievance information
The grievance procedure is designed as a process to constructively resolve disputes and questions regarding contract interpretation. In the state of Michigan, the definition of a grievance is negotiated by the parties at the local level. However, in general terms a grievance is defined as: a claim by member(s) that there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of a specific article or section of the contract. In short, a grievance is a problem-solving device. It allows for a constructive and orderly resolution to contract disputes.
Generally, any person who is in a position covered by the bargaining unit may file a grievance. Review the Recognition language in your contract to determine the job classifications and positions assigned to your bargaining unit.
Grievances cannot be filed by one member against another member. Though you may be asked to informally mediate interpersonal disputes (and you certainly may do so), they are not grievances unless they involve alleged violations of the contract by the administration.
Generally, there are two types of grievances:
• Employee—a grievance filed by a bargaining unit employee, challenging an action by management.
• Association—a grievance filed by the association on behalf of an employee, a group of employees or the association as an institution.
Generally, any person who is in a position covered by the bargaining unit may file a grievance. Review the Recognition language in your contract to determine the job classifications and positions assigned to your bargaining unit.
Grievances cannot be filed by one member against another member. Though you may be asked to informally mediate interpersonal disputes (and you certainly may do so), they are not grievances unless they involve alleged violations of the contract by the administration.
Generally, there are two types of grievances:
• Employee—a grievance filed by a bargaining unit employee, challenging an action by management.
• Association—a grievance filed by the association on behalf of an employee, a group of employees or the association as an institution.
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