Common use of GRIEVANCE MOVEMENT: Clause in Contracts

GRIEVANCE MOVEMENT:. All grievances must be processed at the proper step defined in this article in order to be considered at subsequent steps. Any employee may withdraw a grievance at any point by submitting in writing a statement to that effect, or by permitting the time requirements at each step to lapse without further appeal. Any grievance, which is not processed by the employee or the Local within the time limits provided, shall be considered resolved based upon Management’s last answer. Any grievance not answered by Management within the stipulated time limits shall be considered resolved based upon the remedy (remedies) defined in the grievance. All time limits on grievances may be extended upon mutual written consent of the parties. The grievance response time uses the term “work day,” which means normal business day/hours for City offices excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays identified in Article