General Information
A NFFE (National Federation of Federal Employees) union grievance is a formal complaint filed by a union member against their employer, typically the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), alleging a violation of the collective bargaining agreement or other workplace policies. The NFFE union files these grievances on behalf of its members to address issues such as unfair labor practices, contract violations, and workplace conditions.
The grievance process in a unionized environment usually involves several steps. If the grievance is not resolved at initial stages, it may escalate to higher levels of management and potentially to mediation or arbitration.
It's important to note that unions have discretion over which grievances to pursue and how to handle them, which can sometimes lead to strategic decisions that may not always align with individual members' interests.