RESOLUTION BY DEFAULT Sample Clauses
RESOLUTION BY DEFAULT. Failure on the part of either party to respond to any step within the grievance procedure within the time limits established by this Article will resolve the grievance against the party failing to respond. Resolution by default, however, shall not establish a precedent for similar grievances. Time limits may be extended by mutual written agreement. Whenever time limits are set out in this Article, they shall be work days exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays recognized by this Agreement.
RESOLUTION BY DEFAULT. For discipline involving suspension and/or discharge failure on the part of either party to respond to any step within the grievance procedure within the time limits established by this article will automatically elevate the grievance to the next step. The time limits set out in this Article, are understood to be work days exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays recognized by this Agreement. For all other grievances, failure on the part of either party to respond to any step within the grievance procedure within the time limits established by ths Article will resolve the grievance against the party failing to respond. Time limits may be extended by mutual written agreement.