Common use of GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PURPOSE Clause in Contracts

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PURPOSE. The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible level, equitable solutions to a claim of the grievant. STRUCTURE AND TIME LIMITS A. If any of the time limits outlined herein are not met by the grievant, the grievance shall lapse. B. If any of the time limits outlined herein are not met by the affected supervisor/administrator, in any step, the grievant may proceed to the next higher step. C. All documents, communications, or records dealing with the grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the grievant. D. Both parties agree that the written records pertaining to the grievance shall be kept confidential. E. The grievant must be present at all stages and shall be afforded the right to representation at any conference or hearing relating to the grievance. Options for representation afforded the grievant shall include but not be limited to: 1. Association Representative at the grievant’s building site; 2. Association Member at the grievant’s building site; 3. Association Officer; 4. Non-association employee at grievant’s building site; 5. Other representation of grievant’s choice; or 6. No representation. If the grievant retains an attorney as a representative, notification must be made immediately in writing to the MPS attorney to properly schedule for both attorneys to be present. F. Steps shall be followed in sequence, subject to being discontinued by grievant at any point in this procedure.