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6.1 Definition of a Grievance: A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to <br />the interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this <br />Agreement. <br />6.2 Union Representatives: The Employer will recognize representatives designated by <br />the Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties <br />and responsibilities established by this Article. The Union shall notify d1e Employer, <br />in writing, of the naives of such Union representatives and of their successors when <br />so designated as provided by Section 5.2 of this Agreement. <br />6.3 Processing of Grievance: It is recognized and accepted by the Union and the <br />Employer that the processing of grievance, as hereinafter provided, is limited by the <br />job duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall, therefore, be accomplished <br />during normal working hours only when consistent with such employee duties and <br />responsibilities. The aggrieved employee and a Union representative shall be allowed <br />a reasonable amount of dune without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and <br />presented to the Employer during normal working hours provided that the employee <br />and the Union representative have notified and received the prior approval of the <br />designated supervisor who has determined that such absence is reasonable and <br />would not be detrimental to the work programs of the Employer. <br />6.4 Procedure: Grievances, as defined by Section 6.1 shall be resolved in conformance <br />with the following procedure: <br />Step 1. An employee claivming a violation concerning the interpretation or <br />application of this Agteernent shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days after such <br />alleged violation has occurred, present such grievance to the employee's supervisor <br />as designated by the Employer. The Employer designated representative will discuss <br />and give an answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10) calendar days after <br />receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall be placed in <br />writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the <br />provision or provisions of the Agreement allegedly violated, the remedy requested, <br />and shall be appealed to Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the Employer <br />designated representatives' final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in <br />writing to Step 2 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered <br />waived. <br />Step 2. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and <br />discussed with the Employer designated Step 2 representative. The Employer <br />designated representative shall give the Union the Employer's Step 2 answer in <br />writing witivn ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A <br />grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar <br />days following the Employer designated representative's final Step 2 answer. Any <br />grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the Union within ten (10) calendar <br />days shall be considered waived. <br />