How would you explain what a Grievance is according to our illustrious CBA?
Any alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of this agreement as presented by a group, individual or the Union covered by this agreement.
For a Step One grievance to be legitimate, the issue must be discussed within ___ calendar days of its occurrence or when the grievant would have known of the violation.
10 days
If a Step One is not resolved what is the window of time for a Step Two to be submitted?
7 calendar days from the date of Step One
If a Step Two is not resolved, the Union can request mediation within ___days of the Step Two response. If there was no response from management under Step Two, the Union has ___days from the date of the Step Two meeting to submit a request for mediation.
7 calendar days and 10 days from the date of the Step Two meeting
True or False: If an employee doesn’t like the result of their grievance claim, they can now organize an employee walk-out to raise awareness.
False. As per the agreement, employees must not engage in demonstrations, delegations, group protest, adverse publicity (fliers, spinning signs, etc.)to resolve disputes. They can however use the dispute process to the full extent.
True or False: An employee can have a Shop Steward or Union rep at any disciplinary meeting.
True
What are the 5 progressive discipline steps?
- First written warning 2. Second written warning 3. Final Written warning 4. Suspension of 1-3 days 5. Suspension pending investigation and decision to terminate.
Two employees are hired on the same day. How is seniority determined between them?
CBA says that a “lottery” will be the deciding factor
Name 3 ways seniority can be broken.
Article 10, section 4:
- voluntary quit
- a just cause discharge
- Failure to return to work within the terms of a LOA
- Continuous layoff equal to length of service when layoff began or 12 months, whichever is less
- Failure to return to work within 5 days of notice sent to the address on file and by telephone call made to the phone number on file.
- Illness/injury absence equal to length of service when leave began OR 12 months, whichever is less
- Three consecutive work days of no call/no show unless due to an emergency beyond the employee’s control
Per the CBA, how much time is considered the probationary period for a new hire?
60 WORK days.
Can the employer extend the time of an employee’s probationary period? If so by how many days? Do they need consent? If so from who?
The employer may extend probation an additional 30 WORK days upon notice and consent from the Union.
During the probation period, for what reason can an employee be discharged?
Any reason
If multiple employees have been laid off, how and in what order will they be recalled?
A notice of recall will be sent by mail and calls made by telephone. Note that employees are responsible to maintain current address and telephone number with their employer.
The inverse order of seniority will be applied to those recalled
