Belonging to a union gives you an opportunity to stand up for your rights. Occasional miscommunication and misunderstanding is an inherent part of teamwork, wrongdoings and injustice are not. Your needs deserve to be met.


What you need to know

A grievance is a formal complaint a union member is entitled to lodge against his or her employer in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Grievances can also be filed against other union members in cases of harassment or extenuating circumstances. Understanding how to properly file a grievance in your workplace is important because it helps protect employees against arbitrary decisions of management regarding discipline, discharge, promotions, or benefits.

It is important to refer to the Grievance Procedure within your collective agreement to determine the timelines associated with filing a grievance. It is important to adhere to the timelines outlined within your collective agreement and file without delay to ensure success.

If you are unsure of the time limits of your collective agreement to file a grievance, please visit the collective agreement section of our website.

1. Meet with your Shop Steward and review your concern.
2. Complete a Grievance Form outlining the details of your employment and your concern.
3. File your grievance. The Shop Steward and/or Business Agent will then begin discussions with your employer to settle the dispute.

Patience is the key to a successful settlement. Your happiness at work is worth it. Settling a Grievance may take some time. Your cooperation with your Shop Steward and/or Business Agent will be essential to a favourable resolution.

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What you need to know

A grievance is a formal complaint a union member is entitled to lodge against his or her employer in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Grievances can also be filed against other union members in cases of harassment or extenuating circumstances. Understanding how to properly file a grievance in your workplace is important because it helps protect employees against arbitrary decisions of management regarding discipline, discharge, promotions, or benefits.

Within 10 working days of the incident. It can be filed later but may not be given due consideration. However, time limitations may vary per your Collective Agreement.

For more details see your Collective Agreement.

1. Meet with your Shop Steward and review your concern.
2. Complete a Grievance Form outlining the details of your employment and your concern.
3. File your grievance. The Shop Steward and/or Business Agent will then begin discussions with your employer to settle the dispute.

Patience is the key to a successful settlement. Your happiness at work is worth it. Settling a Grievance may take some time. Your cooperation with your Shop Steward and/or Business Agent will be essential to a favourable resolution.

Contact Us For More Info