The Grievance Procedure

question 23

Multiple Choice

The grievance procedure:

• A) is a series of steps in which progressively higher ranking union and employer representatives attempt to resolve the issue in dispute
• B) contains time limits which must be met or the grievance will be denied
• C) requires employers to recognize the union as the bargaining agent of employees
• D) must have three steps as provided in labour relations legislation
• E) involves stewards who are appointed by the employer to assist employees with grievances.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Variation

Refers to periodic fluctuations in data or variables that occur at or depend on specific times of the year.

Moving Average Method

A statistical technique used to analyze time series data by calculating averages of different subsets of the complete dataset.

9-year Moving Averages

A method of smoothing data by calculating the average of different subsets of the total data period of nine years each.

Seasonal Variation

Regular fluctuations in a time series variable within a year, often related to the seasons.