Common use of Time Parameters Clause in Contracts

Time Parameters. The purpose of this process is to assure prompt and equitable solutions to the problems arising from the administration of this Agreement or other conditions of employment. Such promptness is an essential element. Failure of a grievant to meet any of the calendar limitations stipulated in the procedure below will constitute a waiver of his/her rights to claim grievance on the basis of the same alleged factual situation. Likewise, a failure on the part of a representative of the Employer to meet the obligations of any step in the grievance procedure within the prescribed period of time will give the grievant an automatic right to proceed to the next available step in that procedure. Time limits provided in this Article may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. It is understood, however, that nothing contained in this procedure should be construed as limiting the right or propriety of a member of the bargaining unit to discuss any problem informally with an appropriate member of the administration.