Common use of Third Step Clause in Contracts

Third Step. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision of the Superintendent at Step Two, the grievant may, within ten (10) days after receiving said decision, request in writing that the Association submit his/her grievance to binding arbitration. A copy of such request shall be delivered to the Superintendent. The Association shall exercise its right to proceed to binding arbitration by giving the Superintendent written notice of its intention to arbitrate within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the written decision of the Superintendent.