The Grievance Committee constitutes the legal staff of the Council, being versed in the appropriate regulations pertaining to personnel policies and the working environment. The Committee receives and investigates grievance questions referred to it by member Local Lodges; advises on procedure and grievance and appeal questions. The Committee refers unresolvable disputes and complaints, or requests with recommendations on whether or not to invoke arbitration to the Executive Board.
Clarification of Unit
FLRA Case # WA-RP-02-0078
Employee Complaint Form
Sample - Information Request for discipline records
ADR: Alternative Disciplive/Last Chance Agreements - Advice for Stewards
ADR: USDA Alternative Discipline Policy
ADR: USDA Alternative Discipline Policy, extension
Arbitration: How to request Arbitration Assistance from the FSC
| Nancy Soriano | 907.228.6314 (w) 907.617.2337 (cell) |
| Nancy is the first point of contact for Locals who need Forest Service Council financial or technical assistance on cases. Please work with her to prepare your case for Grievance Committee Review. | |
| Lonnie Lewis - Chairperson | 530.233.8712 (w) 530.233.8709 (Fax) |
| Melissa Baumann | 608.231.9278 (w) 608.698.2645 (cell) 877-304-0264 (eFax) |
| Chris Berry | 703-605-5305 |
| Rick Bond | 541.365.7052 (w) 541.891.0485 (cell) |
| Ed Buursma | 503.630.8734 (w) |
| Steve Flory | 208.667.1346 (w) |
| Randy Gonzalez | 505.452.7559 (text) 866.926.0618 (relay) |
| Connie Hendryx | 530.468.1281 (w) 530.598.4190 (cell) 530.468.1290 (Fax) |
| Art Johnston | 218-626-4341 |
| Randy Meyer | 530.295.3037 (w) 530.503.5964 (cell) |
| Doug Vanover | 606.354.2176 (w) |