“The Grievance Process and Representation Quiz”

What is a grievance?

A. When your principal or supervisor does something you don’t like.

B. An alleged violation of the contract. C. Getting assigned bus duty. D. Being called into the principal’s office.

Is that your final answer?

It is “B” - an alleged violation of the contract.

You’re meeting on a scheduling issue and the subject changes to one that might lead to discipline, what do you do? A. Continue the meeting as if nothing

has happened. B. Put your fingers in your ears and

start chanting. C. Stop the meeting & request union

representation. D. Pick up your stuff, leave room.

Final answer?

The answer is “C” - Stop the meeting and ask for union representation.

Who can the employee bring to a grievance meeting?

A. Lawyer friend. B. Spouse or significant other. C. Anybody you can grab. D. Union representative.

Is that your final answer?

“D” is the correct answer - union representative.

When there is a problem, who do you talk with first to try to resolve the problem? A. The union rep. B. Your supervisor. C. Your team leader. D. Your best friend.

Are you sure?

The answer is “B” - Begin with your supervisor.

Which meetings with your administrator are you allowed to have union representation? A. Any meeting B. Your evaluation meeting C. Only those that may lead to a

disciplinary action D. Success Plan meetings

Your final answer?

“C” - Only those that may lead to a disciplinary action.

Which days are counted in the grievance process?

A. Work days B. Calendar days C. Work days with vacation and breaks D. All days

Final?

The answer is “A” – work days.

Within how many days may an employee file a written grievance with the supervisor? A. Within 5 work days after the alleged

contract violation. B. During the same month. C. Anytime. There are no time limits. D. Within 15 work days after the alleged

contract violation.

Is that your final answer?

Within 15 work days after the alleged contract violation - “D”

A written grievance shall contain: A. Statement of the facts. B. Reference to specific sections of

contract that are violated. C. Statement explaining how the

contract was violated. D. A suggested remedy. E. All of the above.

Is that your final answer?

“E” - All of the above.

How many informal meetings occur every day in our district?

A. 3 a day B. 100 a day C. MANY

Final?

The answer is “C” – MANY each day.

How many grievances are solved at the informal level?

Over 90% About 50% About 20% About 75%

Final answer?

Surprisingly, “A” is the answer - over 90%.

An informal meeting with a supervisor that discusses what happened and what should have happened is called what in the grievance process? A. Arbitration B. Step 2 C. Step 1 D. The informal process

Is that your final answer?

The answer is “D” – The informal process.

It is important toKnow Your Grievance Process!