Department Manager. The grievance in the first instance will be presented to the employee’s Department Manager in writing setting forth the detailed facts concerning the nature of the grievance, the contractual provision allegedly violated and relief sought within ten (10) business days of the alleged breach of the express terms of this Agreement or within ten (10) business days of the date the employee knew or reasonably should have known of the alleged breach. The employee and the Department Manager or designee shall meet within five (5) business days from the Department Manager’s receipt of the grievance, or mutually agreed to date to try and resolve the grievance. The employee may request the presence of a Union representative at such meeting. Every effort shall be made to settle the grievance at Step 1. The Department Manager or designee will respond to the grievance within five (5) business days of the meeting.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
