Common use of Step B Clause in Contracts

Step B. If the decision on the grievance is unacceptable, the matter may be escalated to the appropriate Council Vice-President or the appropriate Regional Director for reconsideration within 15 workdays of receipt of the Step I decision. A copy of the original grievance and response shall be included in the grievance when it is escalated to the next step. The Council Vice-President or Regional Director (or their respective designees) shall render a written decision on the grievance within 15 workdays of receipt. If the grievance is not resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties, either party to the grievance may refer the matter to arbitration within the time frame as described at Article 48.

Step B. If the decision on the grievance is unacceptable, the matter may be maybe escalated to the appropriate Council Vice-President or the appropriate Regional Director for reconsideration within 15 workdays of receipt of the Step I decision. A copy of the original grievance and response shall be included in the grievance when it is escalated to the next step. The Council Vice-President or Regional Director (or their respective designees) shall render a written decision on the grievance within 15 workdays of receipt. If the grievance is not resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties, either party to the grievance may refer the matter to arbitration within the time frame as described at Article 48.