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⏱ Rebuttal & Grievance Toolkit

Every deadline in the grievance procedure, computed for your case. Calendar days unless noted, and weekends and holidays count.

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Timelines below are from the Kaiser Northern California CNA agreement (Article XLI).

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The process at a glance

Rebuttal (optional but powerful)

2 weeks from inspection

Not a grievance, but your written record in the file contesting the discipline. Signature on a warning = receipt only. (¶4124–4126)

Step 1: Informal discussion

30 days (7 if discharge/suspension)

Discussion with your immediate supervisor or Director of Nursing. Employer answers within 7 days of the discussion. (¶4102–4103)

Step 2: HR meeting

Appeal within 7 days of the answer

You + union rep meet the HR Consultant within 14 days of the written request. Written employer response within 7 days after. (¶4104)

Step 3: Labor Relations

Appeal within 7 days of Step 2 response

Heard at monthly meetings between the union and the Labor Relations Manager. (¶4105)

Step 4: Arbitration

Demand within 10 days after Step 3 time expires

Union may take the case to a neutral arbitrator; the decision is final and binding. Costs split between union and employer. (¶4107–4118)

Steps may be waived or extended only by mutual agreement (¶4106). The union, not the individual nurse, controls the grievance (¶4101), so keep your rep in the loop from day one. Ready to write? Use the Letter Generator.