SECTION B
FILING OF GRIEVANCES/REPRESENTATION OF GRIEVANT
The Union may file grievances on its own behalf, on behalf of its members, and if requested, on behalf of
non-paying members. Any grievant may be represented at all stages of the Grievance Procedure by
grievant({s) and by a representative selected and approved by the Union, if the grievant(s) desires. At all
stages of the Grievance Procedure the grievant{s) has the right to hire a representative of their choosing,
other than the Union's representative; however, the grievant(s) will be responsible for all costs and shall be
bound by all agreements, policies, and procedures as outlined under this Article.
SECTION C
PROCESSING OF GRIEVANCES
Each grievance will be processed separately under the Grievance Procedure.
SECTION D
EXTENSIONS OF TIME LIMITS
EXTENSIONS OF TIME LIMITS:
The parties recognize that after STEP 1 of the grievance procedure, additional time may be required by
both parties to process the grievance. The parties may agree in writing to extend any of the time limits set
forth in any steps of the grievance procedure.
A. Automatic Advancements of Grievances: Unless otherwise designated under this Article, in all
other circumstances, Management's failure to respond within the established time limits shall
automatically advance the grievance to the next step.
B. Failure to Respond by Union within Time Limits: The Union's or grievant’s/grievants’ failure to
respond within established time limits, the grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of
management's last answer.
Cc. Handling of Grievances During Off- and On-Duty Hours: Union representatives normally shall
conduct investigations and all other phases of grievance handling during off-duty hours. lf the
nature of the grievance fs such that expedited handling will result in prompt disposition thereof
without interference to Department operations, or require the need to hire overtime personnel, or
to reassign personnel from outside of headquarters to supply coverage, management, at its
discretion, may allow investigation and processing thereof during working time.
D. No Payment of Overtime: During any step involved in the grievance procedure, the grievant(s),
union representatives, or witnesses for the grievant(s), shall not be paid overtime if not done during
on-duty hours.
E. Rightto Withdraw: The Union or the grievant(s) has/have the right to withdraw the grievance at
any time during the proceedings.
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