grievance

griev·ance   (grē'vəns)    n.   An actual or supposed circumstance regarded as just cause for complaint. A complaint or protestation based on such a circumstance. See Synonyms at injustice. The act of inflicting hardship or harm. The cause of hardship or harm. Indignation or resentment stemming from a feeling of having been wronged. Obsolete The act of inflicting hardship or harm. The cause of hardship or harm. [Middle English grevaunce, from Old French grevance, from grever, to harm; see grieve.]

Main Entry: griev·ance
Pronunciation: 'grE-v&ns
Function: noun
1 : a cause of distress (as an unsatisfactory working condition or unfair labor practice) felt to afford a reason for complaint or dispute; especially : a violation of a collective bargaining agreement usually by the employer
2 : the formal expression of a grievance brought esp. by an employee as the initial step toward resolution through a grievance procedure —see also ARBITRATION grievance arbitration at ARBITRATION, MEDIATION

grievance

see air one's grievances.