Union Participation. A. The grievant shall have the right to have a Union representative present at any of the steps of the grievance procedure. B. While an employee may discuss differences, controversies, or a claimed violation of the contract with their immediate supervisor in an attempt to resolve the matter, no formal or written grievance may be filed or processed unless such action is approved by the Union representative as provided for heretofore and no grievance shall proceed to Arbitration without the consent of the Union Representative.
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Sources: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement