A nurse was required to work an additional weekend. The nurse feels he has been treated unfairly. According to the contract, the first action of a grievance is to:
1. Send a written request to the supervisor.
2. Meet formally with the nursing director.
3. Meet informally with the supervisor.
4. Meet formally with the bargaining agent.
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Explanation: 1. Step one of the grievance process is to meet informally with the supervisor. If the grievance is
not resolved, the employee will make a written request and meet formally with the supervisor
and union agent.
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