grievance form - OPSEU

The Hearing
There will only be one Arbitrator at the hearing.
In the case of identical Position Description Forms for more than one grievor, each
complaint may be arbitrated separately, or a group grievance may be filled. Put your
"best facts" case first – the grievor with the most clearly documented case.
Anyone giving evidence will be sworn in.
At the hearing, there will be up to three Union Representatives, one of whom is the
grievor, and up to three Management Representatives.
Union Representatives may include members of the Local Executive, OPSEU staff or
any bargaining unit member whom the grievor and the Local Union feel will strengthen
the case.
The Management Representatives may include any managerial employees or witnesses
as management chooses. One member of the management team will probably be the
grievor's Manager or Supervisor.
One person from each side is designated spokesperson. At the conclusion , of the
hearing, the spokesperson from each party will summarize the case.
The Union spokesperson's job is to summarize the evidence at hand and
highlight the strongest arguments. You have only 15 minutes!
If mutually agreed, one observer or more from each side is allowed to attend, but
observers are not allowed to speak or aid in the introduction of evidence.
The Arbitrator, who is in charge of the proceedings, controls the hearing. Respect the
Arbitrator's position.
The Arbitrator's job is to clarify the information given in the written briefs, to assemble
additional information on the nature of the conflict and to make a final, binding
decision.
The Arbitrator will question the grievor and any representative, on either side.
Remember, the system is arbitrator-driven. Keep your case simple and factual when
answering questions.
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