Submitting A Grievance

The grievance should be submitted to the grievor's immediate supervisor or the employer’s designated representative.

The grievance presentation form, bearing the date and signature of the individual to whom it was submitted, will serve as proof of the submission of the grievance and also serves to confirm the grievance was filed within the prescribed timelines.

If the delegated officer responsible for receiving grievances is not available, reschedule a time to come back. NEVER leave a grievance form with someone for signature and agree to “get back to them”. If it is necessary to reschedule a time to come back, it is important to ensure the timelines are adhered to.

Grievance Presentation Forms

For Individuals

Download and complete this form if the following circumstances pertain to you:

Individual grievances are filed by individual employees.  These grievances can address issues related to the collective agreement, discipline and human rights, as well as other matters affecting the individual employee concerned.

For Groups

Download and complete this form if the following circumstances apply to your group:

Group grievances are filed by a “group of employees” rather than by an individual employee.  Grievances of this type are used in situations where a group of employees in the same workplace or department face the same problem.  The problem must relate to the interpretation or application of the collective agreement.  To proceed with a group grievance, the union must obtain the consent of each of the employees concerned.

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