Common use of Representation in meetings Clause in Contracts

Representation in meetings. In each Step of the Grievance Procedure outlined in Section 5.4, certain specific representatives shall be given approval to attend the meetings therein prescribed. It is expected that, in the usual grievance, these will be the only representatives attending such meetings. However, it is understood by the parties that in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible Step, it may be beneficial that other representatives, not specifically designated, be in attendance. Therefore, it is intended that either party may bring additional representatives (who, if members, will attend without pay unless the meeting is held during the member’s regularly scheduled work time) to any meeting held pursuant to the Grievance Procedure, but only upon advance mutual agreement among the parties specifically designed to attend that such additional representatives have input which may be beneficial in attempting to resolve the grievance.