It is extremely important that the grievance form be filled out accurately and completely.

Here are some pointers:

 

• Name: The grievant full name, or yours for a group grievance, followed by "et al.", which means "and all others".

 

• Address: The grievant home address. NOT THE FACILITY ADDRESS.

 

• Employee ID number. Either the grievant or union official for et al grievances.

 

• Date: The date the grievance is filed.

 

• Grievance number: Obtained from personnel.

 

• Statement of grievance: Never leave this blank with the simple statement "see attached". A good statement of grievance will not take more space than that provided on the form. The statement itself should be short and to the point. State what is wrong, and leave the why statements, or arguments to attached pages. At least that way if the grievance gets separated from the other documentation, we know what the grievance is about.

 

• Just and fair solution: What will resolve the issue? Keep in mind that contractually, we do not have the right to request an apology from a supervisor, nor demand that one be disciplined. Always add the statement "to be made whole" to anything else you ask for, so you don't eliminate possible solutions.