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ARTICLE 7 – EMPLOYEE RIGHTS – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this agreement. 7.1 Union Representatives. The employer will recognize a representative designated by the union as the grievance representative of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities established by this article. The union shall notify the employer, in writing, of the name of such union representative and of their successor when so designated as provided by Section 6.4 of this agreement. 7.2 Processing of Grievance. It is recognized and accepted by the union and the employer that the processing of a grievance, as hereinafter provided, is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall, therefore, be accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved employee and a union representative shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to the employer during normal working hours provided that the employee and the union representative have notified and received the prior approval of the designated supervisor who has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the employer. Permission may be denied if it is determined by the employer that current work needs do not permit interruption. 7.3 Procedure. Grievances, as defined by Section 7.1 shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure: Step 1 An employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of this agreement shall, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the first occurrence of the event constituting such alleged violation has occurred, sign and present such grievance in writing to the employee’s supervisor as designated by the employer. The supervisor must receive the grievance. The supervisor will discuss the matter with the grievant and union representative and provide an answer in writing to such Step 1 grievance within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall be placed in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the provision or provisions of the agreement allegedly violated, the remedy requested, and shall be appealed to Step 2 within fifteen (15) calendar days after the supervisor’s final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the union within fifteen (15) calendar days shall be considered waived. Step 2 If appealed to Step 2, the written grievance shall be presented by the union and discussed with the employer-designated Step 2 representative. The employer- designated representative must receive the grievance and shall respond to the Union the in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within 4