Background

The employee works for Department A (the “Department”). On February 9, 2023, the grievor submitted four (4) Training Application and Authorization (GC 211) forms for professional development training. On February 24, 2023, the grievor’s manager requested that the grievor pick one (1) of the four (4) requested courses over the May – July timeframe due to operational requirements for the grievor to be available to staff during their acting assignment. On February 28, 2023, the grievor was advised that travel and meal costs are not reimbursable under the grievor’s collective agreement. However, the manager indicated that scheduling time off for the training would be discussed separately. On March 1, 2023, the grievor’s manager reiterated that the grievor must either select only one (1) course during their acting assignment, or refuse the acting assignment, which is also considered a professional development activity. On March 15, 2023, the grievor filed a grievance. The grievor has neither attended the training, nor performed the acting assignment.

Grievance

The employee is grieving the Employer’s failure to approve their travel request to attend training. The Employer has violated Article 36 of the Collective Agreement and the National Joint Council Travel Directive, along with any other article of the Collective Agreement; other Employer Directive or policy; or other piece of legislation that may apply.

Executive Committee Decision

The Executive Committee considered the facts of the grievance and determined that as no travel took place, the matter is moot. As such, the grievance is dismissed.