Grievances

Grievances

"Grievances" on file are listed below and are, or have been, in various stages of the grievance process.

• Denial of FMLA Leave Grievance - January 14, 2007
• Denial of Leave Grievance - May 21, 2007
• Firefighter Termination Grievance - December 12, 2006
• Military Leave - Leave Hours, Active vs. Non-Active - December 2, 2005
• Elimination of Truck #2 - Change in Working Conditions - Part 2
• Drug Limitations Set without Negotiation - March 7, 2005
• Station #5 Drinking Water - February 7, 2005
• Military Leave - Merit Date - February 7, 2005
• Grooming Policy - February 7, 2005
• Health Insurance - Opt-Out Letter - January 26, 2005
• Elimination of Truck #2 - Change in Working Conditions - July 26, 2004
• OSFA Convention Allowances - June 17, 2004
• FMLA Policy - April 10, 2004
• Health Insurance - Married Couples

All of the above are in various steps of the grievance procedure.

What is a “Grievance” and its purpose?

A Grievance is that which describes the procedures for addressing problems on the job. The purpose of the procedure is to:

• enforce the negotiated agreement and other various regulations, and to settle disputes;
• provide a procedure for settling disputes quickly, and to solve problems and protect employee rights;
• put the united strength, skill, and unity of the IAFF behind every member who has a legitimate grievance; and,
• give all qualifying members of the Norman Fire Department a united voice in their conditions of employment and a method to fight management injustices against them and their contract.