Requirements for Filing a Formal Grievance. A grievance must be submitted in writing and shall contain (1) a statement of the facts concerning the grievance, (2) the specific provision of this Agreement alleged to have been violated, (3) the relief requested, and (4) whether the Faculty Member attempted an informal adjustment of the grievance and, if so, with whom. The Faculty Member may request the assistance and representation of the Union in the Grievance Procedure. Alternatively, the Faculty Member may file a grievance and have the grievance heard without intervention of the Union provided the Union is afforded an opportunity to be present at the conference(s) with the grievant, in which case a copy of the grievance shall be furnished to the Union. Any adjustment made shall not be inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. A grievance must be filed within twenty (20) calendar days or within forty-five (45) calendar days in the case of a class grievance, of the date following the alleged violation giving rise thereto, or the date on which the Faculty Member or the Union first knew or reasonably should have known of such alleged violation, or the date on which either party informs the other that informal attempts to resolve the grievance are concluded, whichever date is later. There shall be no obligation by the Employer to consider any grievance not filed within the specified time limit and in accordance with the specific procedure stated in each step.
