Processing and Time Limits Clause Samples

Processing and Time Limits. The resolution of a grievance satisfactory to Unit 156-Lieutenants at any step shall be deemed a final settlement, and any grievance not initiated or taken to the next step within the time limit specified herein will be considered settled on the basis of the last answer by the Employer. The time limits specified in this Article may be extended or waived by mutual agreement. Grievances may be initiated at any appropriate step corresponding with the nature of the grievance and the manner in which it arose.

Processing and Time Limits. ‌ Grievances may be investigated and processed during working hours by Union Stewards or Executive Board Members of the Local Union. Upon obtaining approval of their supervisor before leaving their work assignment or area and provided such activities do not interfere with the normal operations of the Fire Department, Stewards will be permitted to handle and process grievances referred by an employee at the appropriate steps of the grievance procedure during work hours without loss of pay, provided that such activity shall not exceed a reasonable period of time. The time limits set forth in this Article may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties.

Processing and Time Limits. Grievances may be investigated and processed during working hours by Union Stewards, representatives, and grievance committees, provided such activities do not interfere with the operations of the Fire Department. A grievance not filed or appealed within the established time limits shall be deemed waived. If the Employer fails to reply within the established time limits then, at the Union's option, it may automatically advance to the next step. The time limits set forth in this Article may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties. The term "working days" means the days of the week, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Processing and Time Limits. Grievances may be investigated and processed during working hours by Union stewards, representatives and grievance committee members, provided such activities do not interfere with the normal operations of the District. The time limits set forth in this Article may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties. The term "business days" means the days of the week, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

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Processing and Time Limits. The resolution of the grievance satisfactory to the Union at any step shall be deemed a final settlement, and any grievance not initiated or taken to the next step within the time limit specified herein will be considered settled on the basis of the last response or no response from management. All of the time limits specified in this Article are "of the essence" and can only be waived or extended by mutual written agreement. No arbitrator shall have the authority to find that any time limit has been waived or extended unless all of the provisions of this Article have been complied with.

Processing and Time Limits. ‌ a. The City shall provide the Association with a copy of all grievances and grievance appeals within a reasonable period after they are filed. b. Association grievances may be presented initially at Step 2 of the grievance procedure. c. Grievances may be investigated and processed during working hours by Association representatives upon prior approval of the Chief or his designee, provided such activities do not interfere with the operations of the Fire Department. d. If a grievance is not presented to the City within the time limits set forth above, it shall be considered “waived” and may not be pursued further. If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the specified time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the City’s last answer, except as provided in Section 5.6. If the City does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the aggrieved employee or the Association may elect to treat the grievance as denied at the step and immediately appeal the grievance to the next step. The parties may by mutual agreement confirmed in writing extend any of the time limits set forth in this Article.