Appealing a Grievance Decision
AUFA strives to ensure that all members are fairly represented with the expert advice of our volunteers, staff, and legal counsel. However there may be times when members feel that AUFA has made the wrong decision while representing them. The below appeal process ensures members have a right to a second opinion on grievances involving them. The process is laid out below as a part of the Grievance Committee Terms of Reference.
Members seeking to appeal a decision to not file a grievance or not advance a grievance to arbitration shall have the right to appeal to the Executive. The appeal process shall be:
The Grievance Lead (or designate) shall provide the member and the Executive with a written explanation of the decision.
The member shall provide the Executive and Grievance Lead with a written response, including reasons for the appeal and any relevant information.
The Grievance Lead may provide a written rebuttal to the member and the Executive.
The member may provide the Executive and Grievance Officer with final written comments.
The Grievance Lead and other members of the Grievance Committee shall absent themselves of the Executive’s decision of the appeal. The Executive’s decision shall be final.
The AUFA Office is responsible for maintaining any appeal files.