The grievance is a means for the union to protect members’ rights under the collective agreement. Filing a grievance is a legal right when there has been a violation of a right in the collective agreement and/or a member has been disciplined or terminated.

Understand the common language used so you can respond with confidence.

Members have the support of our union with a grievance (a written complaint against an action or lack of action, of an employer in matters relating to terms and conditions of employment).

Adjudication, Mediation and Expedited Adjudication are three ways in which grievances, which have exhausted the internal departmental grievance procedure, may be resolved under the Public Service Labour Relations Act (PSLRA).

Stewards use this fact sheet to collect information on the issue or problem. Complete as much of it as you can when contacting a Steward to help ensure that the grievance process & timeframes are respected.

Our Local will help you understand your responsibilities and the process to meet important timelines. Don’t wait - your union is here to support you when you request assistance.

Once completed and signed by all parties copies to be distributed as follows: copy to Employee, copy to Bargaining Agent, copy to the Employer.

Once completed and signed by all parties copies to be distributed as follows: copy to Employee, copy to Bargaining Agent, copy to the Employer.