JC
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Post by JC on Feb 18, 2009 20:46:23 GMT -5
Does anyone know where I can find information pertaining to "what a grievance can be written on in order to be accepted by the employer and the local?" I have heard of a paper towel being used and also a piece of notebook paper.
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Post by denverbrown on Feb 19, 2009 0:01:54 GMT -5
I don't believe that grievances are like checks that can be written on almost anything and be recognized as a legal document. The problem with writing a grievance on a napkin is that the company has the right to call a point of order and send the grievance into limbo land for a long, long time. It may get resolved at the point of order panels or it may get remanded back down to the parties for resolution. The process could take a year or more. Meanwhile your grievance is on hold. When we switched from Local 435 to Local 455, we were concerned our forms would be called into question because they didn't have the right Local number on them. If a problem is worth grieving, I'd put it on a grievance form so I could win. Of course, anytime someone raises a question that isn't answered in the contract, my response is "File on it". Then you'll find out.
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Post by danjcamp on Apr 15, 2009 12:52:52 GMT -5
denverbrown gives good advice. Technically a grievance can be written on anything but if you do not use the official and recognized grievance form for your Local Union, you are asking for delay. Stick to the regular grievance form is the best advice.
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