October 9, 2001
Update on Classification Grievance Process
The training for the Systems Officers Cluster
Representatives was completed on October 1, 2001. These individuals are now
able to offer you assistance as a resource person or as your direct advocate
at Stage 2 hearings. Attached is an up to date
listing of these cluster representatives.
The S.O. Cluster Representatives will be in
contact with Ministry HR representatives regarding the grievances that have
been filed, and attempting to consolidate same grievances.
What should you do now?
1. The first step, before you can complete
the Stage 2 hearing is to have discussions with your employer and come to
agreement on the contents of your job description.
2. Contact the Cluster representative listed
for your cluster. This member will be able to assist you in evaluating your
job description against the S.O. class standard. This is the evidence you
will need to be successful at Stage 2. In some circumstances the S.O.
Cluster representatives may be able to attend your Stage 2 to assist you
with your case or be available by conference call for assistance and advice
during your Stage 2 meeting.
3. Where it is beneficial and/or practical to
consolidate same grievances or co-ordinate Stage 2 hearing dates
geographically, your Cluster Rep. may contact you to suggest this approach.
4. If you encounter difficulties in this
process contact Tim Mulhall at OPSEU
(416) 443-8888 Ext. 323.
Unfortunately Judy Grant who was previously
listed as the Finance Cluster Representative is unable to fulfil this role at
this time. Ron Marciniak of the Social Services Cluster will be available to
assist those in the Finance Cluster.
If for some reason your grievance is not
satisfactorily resolved at Stage 2 and you forward it to OPSEU for the JSSC
you must include in your package:
(a) a copy of the grievance form
(b) a copy of your current job specification - if no agreement is reached on
your job duties you need to provide;
(1) The job specification your employer provided
you.
(2) A listing and rationale for your arguments
against the job specification.
(c) Your rationale and arguments presented for justification of your
position at a higher S.O. level
(d) A summary of the Stage 2 meeting along with any notes and materials
which could assist the sub- committee.
The above should be addressed to Systems
Officer Grievance, c/o OPSEU Grievance Dept. 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M3B 3P8.
