Saturday, September 30, 2023 Grievance Reminder: The Timeline! Newsletters Manitoba Local 306 Every year, we hear a concern come up that is several weeks, even months, old. For example, a member applies for a job posting, doesn’t get the position, and after thinking about it for a month, decides to inquire to see if there is anything to be done. But every collective agreement (in the section called Grievance Procedure) describes how many days the union has to file a grievance after the incident occurs. This timeline might be 5, 7, 10, or 14 days. If the incident is ongoing, the timeline becomes less important. But for the person who thinks the employer gave the position to the wrong person, the timeline will matter, and the employer will likely deny a grievance because after a month, they won’t want to change their mind and don’t have to. You should still reach out to your representative just to be sure. But remember, sitting on your concern makes it more likely we won’t be able to address it through the grievance process. You might be interested in Closing the Gender Gap Takes More Than Equal Pay 2 Nov 2026 Accountability is a Team Sport 2 Nov 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Nov 2026 CLAC and WOW Call for Meaningful Social Dialogue in Canada–EU Partnership 30 Oct 2026