Not all workplace issues are grievances.
A grievance is a formal process under the Collective Agreement or applicable legislation. Before a grievance can be filed, a union representative must review the situation to determine whether a grievance is warranted and the best way to proceed.
What can be considered a grievance?
A grievance may exist when there is a clear violation of:
The Collective Agreement
Applicable legislation
Established past practice
Employee rights
This form is not the same as filing a grievance. Submitting this form allows a union representative to review your concern, assess whether it meets the criteria for a grievance, and discuss next steps with you. In some cases, another approach may be more effective.
To help us assess your concern, please provide as much detail as possible.
Important Information: Submitting this form does not mean a grievance has been filed. All submissions are reviewed by a union representative to determine whether the issue meets the criteria for a grievance and the most effective way to resolve it. A union representative will contact you to discuss next steps.
Already spoke to a representative or filed a grievance another way?
If you’ve already raised this issue directly with a union representative, you do not need to complete this form again.
For urgent matters, contacting Reception or your Union Representative directly may be the quickest option.
Our office is located on traditional Indigenous
territory belonging to the Qayqayt First Nation
350 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6
reception@UFCW1518.com
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.3708 • 604.526.1518
Fax: 604.540.1520
Have a workplace-specific question or concern, or need to make a general enquiry? Contact us using the form below, the details on our Contact page, or email reception@ufcw1518.com.