SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 721 (SEIU) - FULL-TIME (2019-2022)

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ARUCLE XVl 16.0 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16.1 Definition of a Grievance A grievance shall be defined as a timely complaint by an employee, or group of employees, or the Union concerning the interpretation or application of specific provisions of this MOU, or of the rules and regulations goveming personnel practices or working conditions of the City, except, however, those matters specifically assigned to the jurisdiction of the City Personnel Board by those provisions of the City Charter and the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Employees may dispute any written reprimand filed in their official personnel file through the grievance procedure. 16.2 Informal Process - First Step A. An employee and/or his/her designated representative must first attempt to resolve the grievance on an informal basis through discussion with his/her immediate supervisor without undue delay, but in no case, beyond a period of fifteen (15) working days after the occurrence of the alleged incident giving rise to the grievance, or when the grievant knew or should have reasonably become aware of the facts giving rise to the grievance. B. Every effort shall be made to find an acceptable solution to the grievance through this informal means at the most immediate level of supervision. C. In order that this informal procedure may be responsive, both parties involved shall expedite this process. If, within fifteen (15) working days, a mutually acceptable solution has not been reached at the informal level, the employee and/or the employee's designated representative shall then set forth the grievance in writing, indicate the specific MOU provision, rule or regulation allegedly violated, the nature of the action desired, sign it, and submit it in duplicate to the employee's Department Head. At this point, the grievance review process becomes formal. Should the grievant fail to file a written grievance, and in the manner specified above, within fifteen (15) working days after fast discussing the grievance with the employee's immediate supervisor, the grievance shall be barred and waived. D. Any resolution of the grievance at the informal stage by any person other than a middle manager or above shall not become precedence or be used to establish past practice regarding implementation, interpretation, or application of this MOU. 2019-2022 MOU City of Santa Ana & SEIU Full -Time Employees Unit Page 76`�;