Grievance procedures provide a systematic process for employees to file complaints and resolve disagreements without resorting to strikes. They help address issues around organizational policies, supervision, contract interpretation, and more. Grievances can be filed by individual employees, unions, or in some cases employers. The procedures typically involve multiple steps of submitting the grievance to higher levels of management and may culminate in arbitration. Proper handling and resolution of grievances at early stages helps reduce conflict and maintain productive employee and labor relations.