Common use of Processing and Time Limits Clause in Contracts

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 shall be investigated and processed only during non-working hours by Union Stewardsstewards, representatives, and grievance committees, provided such committee members. Such activities do shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Fire Department. A grievance Grievances may be withdrawn at any step of the Grievance Procedure without prejudice. Grievances not filed or appealed within the established designated time limits shall will 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the established time limits then, at the Union's option, it may automatically advance to the next steptreated as a withdrawn grievance. The time limits set forth in this Article may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties. The term "working “business days" ” means the days of the week, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays Sundays, and Holidays.