Collective Bargaining Agreement Administration

The grievance procedure is a critical component of a collective bargaining agreement.

a. Identify, describe, and explain the importance of each of the five (5) steps of a grievance procedure.

b. Discuss the five (5) functions of a grievance procedure.

The contract bar is important to serving the interests underlying the NLRA.

a.Explain the meaning and purpose of the contract bar doctrine.

b. Identify and define the six (6) elements of the contract bar.

c. Explain the terms “open period” and “insulated period.”