Where will all grievances be submitted to prior to PBSO?

Where will all grievances be submitted to prior to PBSO?

• A. The Grievance Committee
• B. The PBA
• C. PBSO HR Department
• D. The Sheriff

Answer: (B)

Grievances in this PBSO context are handled through the union first, with the PBA acting as the exclusive bargaining representative for the officers. When a member has a grievance, they submit it to the PBA so the union can ensure it’s filed and processed according to the contract, including review by the Grievance Committee as part of the union’s process. Only after the union has taken that step does the matter move into PBSO’s processes. Submitting directly to PBSO HR or to the Sheriff would skip the contract’s required representation and procedure. So, the initial submission goes to the PBA.

Grievances in this PBSO context are handled through the union first, with the PBA acting as the exclusive bargaining representative for the officers. When a member has a grievance, they submit it to the PBA so the union can ensure it’s filed and processed according to the contract, including review by the Grievance Committee as part of the union’s process. Only after the union has taken that step does the matter move into PBSO’s processes. Submitting directly to PBSO HR or to the Sheriff would skip the contract’s required representation and procedure. So, the initial submission goes to the PBA.