Grievance I is designed to provide a very basic yet comprehensive overview of how grievance processing works. It is designed to give the participant information in a sequential manner requiring the subsequent use of the basic concepts to solve sample problems throughout the training period. These problems will embody the various models of instruction (including such components as terminology, just cause, fair representation, past practices and negotiating a settlement) and will require the participants to formalize grievance issues to the arbitration point.
The instruction will include role playing, group activities, and lecture. Participants will write grievances based upon interview of grievant, gathering available data, conferencing with instructors, and critiquing the proper procedure to complete the grievance.
The instruction in the school will be supplemented with materials such as worksheets, forms, Act 195 (Act 88), and other documents that will enhance an individual’s references necessary to work effectively with the grievance process in a local.
Participants MUST bring their Local Contract to the Grievance School.
The individual Local Association Contract is used extensively during classroom work.
