Proper Procedure Sample Clauses

Proper Procedure. (a) Failure by the Employer or the Union in responding to a grievance within the prescribed time limits shall permit either party to move the grievance to the next step but shall not cause the grievance to be lost. (b) Notwithstanding the time limits set out in Article 20, the parties may extend, by agreement, the time limits herein. (c) No matter may be submitted to arbitration, which has not properly carried through all previous steps of the grievance procedure.

Proper Procedure. (a) If a grievance is not processed within the time limits set out in this agreement, the grievance shall be deemed to have been abandoned and cannot be reopened. (b) At the request of either party to this agreement, it may be mutually agreed to extend the time limits specified herein provided the parties agree to do so in writing. (c) At every stage of the grievance procedure at which a written reply is required, the Employer shall send a copy to the Union's Business Agent or her/his designate and the Union shall send replies to the Executive Director. The parties agree that grievances, complaints and responses may be delivered to the receiving party personally, through her/his agent, sent by regular mail or sent by electronic mail or by facsimile transmission where such is available to both parties.

Proper Procedure. The timing for submission of grievances by the employee(s) shall be within fourteen