Representation
Advice
If you feel that you are not being treated in a just and fair manner in the workplace, you should discuss the issue with your supervisor, or you can contact your union steward for advice.
Consultation
If you need to meet with your supervisor, a steward can accompany you. During the meeting, the steward acts as an observer or provides you with support, as required. The steward ensures your rights are respected.
Depending on your situation, a grievance or other form of complaint (written or verbal) can be filed. The union steward assists you in deciding which course of action to take and helps you with the wording.
Grievances
A grievance is a formal process that follows specific guidelines. The grievance procedure is defined in Article 18 of your Collective Agreement.
Grievances are important. A number of them raise issues that form the basis of union demands during collective bargaining.
Grievance-related links:
Grievance Fact-Sheet ( PDF)
Individual Grievance Presentation
Grievance Transmittal Form
Access to Information and Policy (ATIP)
Public Service Labour Relations Board
Harassment
There are many types of harassment. Consult the following policies to help you determine if you are being harassed:
PSAC - Human Rights Policies and Publications
Treasury Board - Policy on Prevention and Resolution of Harassment in the Workplace
If you feel that you are a victim of harassment, we recommend that you file both a grievance and harassment complaint. The grievance is put into abeyance during the harassment complaint process. Should the outcome of the process be unsatisfactory, the grievance is re-instated.