Formal Step A Clause Samples
The 'Formal Step A' clause establishes the initial procedural requirement in a multi-step process, typically within a dispute resolution or contractual compliance framework. This clause outlines the first action that parties must take, such as providing written notice of an issue or initiating a formal request, before proceeding to subsequent steps. By clearly defining the starting point and necessary actions, the clause ensures that all parties are aware of and adhere to the agreed-upon process, thereby promoting orderly resolution and reducing misunderstandings.
Formal Step A of the installation as the Formal Step A official, and shall so notify the Union Formal Step A representative.
(b) Any grievance initiated at Formal Step A, pursuant to Article 2 or 14 of this Agreement, must be filed by submitting a Joint Step A Grievance Form directly with the installation head within 14 days of the date on which the Union or the employee first learned or may reasonably have been expected to have learned of its cause.
(c) The installation head or designee will meet with the stew- ard or a Union representative as expeditiously as possible, but no later than seven (7) days following receipt of the Joint Step A Grievance Form unless the parties agree upon a later date. In all grievances at Formal Step A, the grievant shall be repre- sented for all purposes by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or a Union representative who shall have authority to resolve the grievance as a result of discussions or compromise in this Step. The installation head or designee also shall have authority to resolve the grievance in whole or in part.
(d) At the meeting the Union representative shall make a full and detailed statement of facts relied upon, contractual provi- sions involved, and remedy sought. The Union representative may also furnish written statements from witnesses or other individuals. The Employer representative shall also make a full and detailed statement of facts and contractual provi- sions relied upon. The parties’ representatives shall cooperate fully in the effort to develop all necessary facts, including the exchange of copies of all relevant papers or documents in accordance with Articles 17 and 31. The parties’ representa- tives may mutually agree to jointly interview witnesses where desirable to assure full development of all facts and conten- tions. In addition, in cases involving discharge either party shall have the right to present no more than two witnesses. Such right shall not preclude the parties from jointly agreeing to interview additional witnesses as provided above.
(e) Any resolution of a grievance in Formal Step A shall be in writing or shall be noted on the Joint Step A Grievance Form, but shall not be a precedent for any purpose, unless the parties specifically so agree or develop an agreement to dispose of