If you think your supervisor has violated our contract, you should talk to your steward or union representative as soon as possible or complete an Inquiry Form. We will help you figure out if the contract has been violated. Usually, the first step is for your steward or representative to speak informally with your supervisor and point out the terms of our contract. This can feel like a bold step, but it’s important to remember that our contract isn’t worth much if we don’t enforce it’s terms. If your steward or representative determines that there is a violation and they are unable to resolve the issue, then he or she will assist you in completing a grievance form.
Remember that not all workplace complaints call for filing grievances; only violations of our labor union contract are grievable.