Steward tip for the week of May 12, 2008

Is It a Grievance?

Contract violations involve such matters as wages, hours, working conditions, vacations, holidays and benefits.  The contract also usually spells out disciplinary actions and procedures.  If management has violated something spelled out in the contract, the union can file a grievance.  For example, say your contract specifies that a worker should receive time and a half for more than eight hours’ work in a day.  If a worker is denied that overtime pay, you have grounds for a grievance.

Adapted from The Union Steward’s Complete Guide, 2nd Edition, edited by David Prosten

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