Time Limits. Since it is important that grievances be processed as rapidly as possible, the number of days indicated at each level should be considered as a maximum and every effort should be made to expedite the process. The time limits specified may, however, be extended by mutual agreement.
Time Limits. Each party involved in a grievance shall act quickly so that the grievance may be resolved promptly. Every effort should be made to complete action within the time limits contained in the grievance procedure. However, with the mutual consent of the parties, the time limitation for any step may be extended.
Time Limits. (A) Failure to initiate or appeal a grievance within the time limits in Section 4 shall be deemed a waiver of the grievance. Failure at any step of this procedure to submit a grievance to the next step within the specified time limits shall be deemed to be acceptance of the decision at that step.
Time Limits. All time limits may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Upon failure of the University to provide a decision within the time limits provided in this Article, the grievant or the UFF, where appropriate, may appeal to the next step. Upon the failure of the grievant or the UFF, where appropriate, to file an appeal within the time limits provided in this Article, the grievance shall be deemed to have been resolved by the decision at the prior step.
Time Limits. The number of days indicated at each level should be considered as a maximum and every effort should be made to expedite the process. The time limits specified may, however, be extended by mutual agreement.
Time Limits. The time limits provided in this Article will be strictly observed unless extended by written agreement of the parties. In the event a grievance is filed after May 15 of any year, the parties will use their best efforts to process such grievance prior to the end of the school term or as soon thereafter as possible. Failure of the grievant to proceed with his/her grievance within the times herein before provided will result in the dismissal of the grievance. Failure of the District to take the required action within the times provided will entitle the grievant or Association, as the case may be, to proceed to the next step on the grievance procedure.
Time Limits. 1. The time limits provided in this article shall be observed but may be extended by written agreement of the parties. Whenever illness or other incapacity of a party necessary to hear the grievance prevents his/her presence at a grievance meeting, the time limits shall be extended to such time that the party can be present. In the event a grievance is filed after May 15 of any year and strict adherence to the time limits may result in hardship to any party, the Board shall use its best efforts to process such grievance prior to the end of the school term or as soon thereafter as possible.
Time Limits. Time shall in all respects be of the essence hereof provided that the time for doing or completing of any matter provided for herein may be extended or abridged by an agreement in writing signed by Seller and Buyer or by their respective lawyers who may be specifically authorized in that regard.
Time Limits. Should the Union fail to institute a grievance within the time limits specified, the grievance will not be processed and will be considered "waived." Should the Union fail to appeal a decision within the time limits specified, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's last answer and all further proceedings shall be dropped. Unavailability of the designated Union representative shall not waive the time limits herein except as provided. If the University fails to respond to a grievance within the time limits specified, the grievance shall be considered denied at that Step and may be appealed to the next Step within the time frame specified. The time limits and sequence of steps provided in this Article shall be strictly observed but may be extended or modified by prior written agreement of the parties.
Time Limits. No grievance shall be entertained or processed unless it is submitted within fourteen (14) days after the first event giving rise to the grievance or within fourteen (14) days after the employee or CWA, through the use of reasonable diligence, could have obtained knowledge of the first event giving rise to the grievance. If a grievance is not presented within this time limit, it shall be considered "waived." If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the specified time limit or an agreed written extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the First Step Answer. Failure at any step of this procedure to hold a meeting or communicate a decision in a grievance within the specified time limits shall permit the aggrieved party to treat the grievance as denied and to proceed immediately to the next step. The parties may, by mutual agreement, extend in writing any of the time limits set forth in this Article.