Grievance timelines - Article 6

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Grievance timelines - Article 6

There are rules mandating timely submissions of grievances and timely responses by management. Failure to abide by these time limits by the union means that the grievance has been dropped.

Management’s failure to meet these deadlines moves the grievances to the next level. It is also important to remember that beginning with Step 1, you and your steward have the right to prepare and process your grievance on work time without loss of pay.

Timeline to file a grievance

You and your steward must:

• Meet informally with your designated supervisor to resolve or correct alleged violation within 21 days after the contract violation occurs.
• File a written grievance with designated local manager within 21 days after the contract violation occurs. The state has 21 days to respond to the grievance.
• Elevate the grievance to department director or designee within 21 days of the state’s response. The state has 21 days respond.
• Elevate grievance to the director of DPA or designee within 30 days of the state’s response. The state has 21 days to respond.
• Submit the grievance to arbitration within 30 days of the state’s response.
  

For grievance procedure timelines pertaining to Unit 17, Unit 20, Health & Safety and Working- Out-of-Class grievances, contact your Local 1000 job steward or click here.