JNC Sept 23 grievances

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Item 9
Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers 
To: Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers 
On: 5 September 2023                                                                                  
JNC 15 Grievance Procedures
Report by
Joint Secretary (Teachers’ Side) 
Background 
At a recent Tribunal, an Employment Judge was highly critical of
Renfrewshire Council’s handling of the grievance process. Criticisms
included issues with evidence gathering, procedural irregularities, poor
quality decision making, bias and lack of fairness. All of the aforementioned
contributed to the undermining of trust and confidence in the grievance
process. 
Action 
The Teachers’ Side is seeking an urgent meeting with the Management Side
to discuss the application of the JNC 15 grievance protocols in order that
Renfrewshire teachers can feel that their grievances are being respected
through a process that inspires trust and confidence.