Grievance - Complaint against management by one or more employees, or a Union, concerning an alleged breach of the Collective Agreement or an alleged injustice. Procedure for the handling of grievances is usually defined in the contract. The last step of the procedure is usually arbitration. Depending on the provisions of the Collective Agreement, seniority can be based on length of service alone or on additional factors such as ability or Union duties. Shop Steward - A Union official who represents a specific group of members and the Union in Union duties, grievance matters and other employment conditions.
Stewards are usually part of the workforce they represent.
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