Common use of DAS Labor Relations Unit Clause in Contracts

DAS Labor Relations Unit. If the grievance is not resolved at step 2, the employee or Union may appeal the grievance in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days to the Department of Administrative Services Labor Relations Unit. The Department shall respond within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance. For purposes of this article, an appeal in writing can be delivered by first class registered or certified mail, postage paid, by fax or by electronic mail to the Labor Relations Unit email address XXX@xxxxxx.xxx. In the event the response from the Department of Administrative Services is acceptable to the Union, such response shall have the same force and effect as a decision or award of an arbitrator and shall be final and binding on all parties and they will abide thereby.