Grievance Procedures

The grievance procedures for Academic Student Employees (ASE) are covered under Article 10 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Definition

Grievance: “an allegation by a grievant that there has been a violation, misapplication, or misinterpretation of a specific term of this Agreement.” Article 10.2

Types

An ASE has two options in resolving a grievance. They can either use the Informal Procedure or the Formal Procedure.

Submission of Form

The grievant shall state on the approved grievance form all of the following information:

1. The specific term(s) of the Agreement alleged to have been violated;
2. A detailed description of the grounds of the grievance including names, dates, places, and times;
3. A proposed remedy;
4. The grievant’s name(s), classification(s), campus, department(s), mailing address(es), and original signature of at least one grievant;
5. The name and telephone number of the representative, if any;
6. The name and address of the Union, if the representative is acting as an agent of the Union;
7. In the case of a Union grievance on behalf of employee(s): (1) the name(s) of the employee(s) or (2) a specific description of the group of employees, alleged to have been directly wronged by the alleged violation; and
8. Date of submission of the grievance.

Timeline

There are various timelines that an ASE must follow to ensure that the grievance is received timely.

Contacts

UAW 4123 President: Lark Winner

Email: president@uaw4123.org

CSUS - Academic Labor Relations

Email: AcademicLR@csus.edu

Telephone: (916) 278-4136