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ARTICLE 6. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 6.1 Definition of a Grievance: A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement. 6.2 Union Stewards: The Employer will recognize Union Stewards designated by the Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities established by this Article. The Union shall notify the Employer, in writing, of the names of such Union Stewards and of their successors when so designated as provided by Section 5.2 of this Agreement. 6.3 Processing of Grievance: It is recognized and accepted by the Union and the Employer that the processing of 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 Steward 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 Steward 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. 6.4 Procedure: Grievances, as defined by Section 6.1 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 fourteen (14) calendar days after such alleged violation has occurred, present such grievance to the Employee’s supervisor as designated by the Employer. The Employer designated representative will discuss and give an answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10) 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 ten (10) calendar days after the Employer designated representatives’ final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived. Step 2. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed with the Employer designated Step 2 representative. The Employer designated representative shall give the Union the Employer’s Step 2 answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days following the Employer designated representative’s final Step 2 answer. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived. Step 3. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed with the Employer-designated Step 3 representative. The Employer-designated representative shall give the Union the Employer’s answer in writing within twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt of such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed to Step 4 within ten (10) calendar days following the Employer-designated representative’s final answer in Step 3. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 4 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived. Step 4. A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4 by the Union may be submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services for mediation or to arbitration within ten (10) calendar days following the Employer-designated representative’s final Step 3 answer. If the grievance is submitted to mediation and is not resolved, it may be appealed to arbitration within ten (10) calendar days following the Employer-designated representative’s final Step 4 answer. If 3