| What is a grievance and how do I file one? |
A grievance is a complaint that management has violated the contract. Your Local Chairperson
can provide you with a grievance form that asks you to record information that may be helpful to
your claim. It is the member’s responsibility to document the facts in writing so that your
Local Chairperson (some unions call them the Shop Steward) can represent your claim to
management.
If you think that your rights were violated and need advise, contact the Local Chairperson or a
member of the Local Committee of Adjustment whose names and numbers appear in the back of
this booklet.
Remember that grievances have strict time limits so tell your Local Chairperson immediately if
you feel that the contract has been violated.
Working together you can ensure your chances of a successful resolution of the complaint.
Remember that not all workplace complaints are grievances.
can provide you with a grievance form that asks you to record information that may be helpful to
your claim. It is the member’s responsibility to document the facts in writing so that your
Local Chairperson (some unions call them the Shop Steward) can represent your claim to
management.
If you think that your rights were violated and need advise, contact the Local Chairperson or a
member of the Local Committee of Adjustment whose names and numbers appear in the back of
this booklet.
Remember that grievances have strict time limits so tell your Local Chairperson immediately if
you feel that the contract has been violated.
Working together you can ensure your chances of a successful resolution of the complaint.
Remember that not all workplace complaints are grievances.
