Grievance Procedure
10.01
A grievance under the provisions of this Agreement is defined to be any difference, including the degree or extent of disciplinary action, between the parties, or between any one of the employees and his employer involving the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of any of the provision of this Agreement.
10.02
The parties to this Agreement are agreed that it is of the utmost importance to adjust complaints and grievances as quickly as possible and shall be settled in the following manner: STEP 1 The matter shall be taken up with the foreperson by the employee and/or Job Steward and/or Business Agent. Failing settlement within one (1) clear day then with a further two (2) clear days. STEP 2 The matter shall be taken up with the Superintendent by the Job Steward and/or Business Agent. Failing settlement within two (2) clear days, then within a further five (5) clear days. STEP 3 The grievance shall be put in writing within five (5) clear days. If the grievance is not then solved or if the employer fails to make reply within the aforementioned five (5) clear days, then within a further ten (10) days either party may refer the matter to Arbitration.
10.03
In submitting any matter to Arbitration, the parties hereto shall agree by midnight of the last day of the grievance procedure upon the appointing of a single arbitrator or arbitration board to arbitrate the grievance.
10.04
If the parties fail to appoint an arbitrator within the time limit, either party may inform the Minister of Labour and Manpower who may appoint any Arbitrator.
10.05
The arbitrator appointed under this Article shall have the power conferred upon arbitrators under the Labour Relations Act and without restricting their power and authority, their decision shall be an order and may require: (A) Compliance with the agreement in a stipulated manner; (B) Reinstatement of an employee in the case of dismissal with or without compensation.
10.06
The decision of the Arbitrator shall be rendered within forty-eight (48) hours of appointment unless a time extension is otherwise mutually agreed by the parties hereto.
10.07
Expenses and remuneration incurred under this Article shall be shared equally by the Union and the employer. CLRA and Carpenters Local 579 Collective Agreement 2022 - 2027 Page 21 of 31 S tS fp Hed
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