Step Number 2 a) The department xxxxxxx shall then take up the grievance at a meeting with the Chief Xxxxxxx, and those Representatives, after appropriate discussion, will take up the matter at a meeting between the Union Representatives and the Human Resources Director or his/her designee.
Step Number 2. If the written response of the shift or unit commander does not resolve the 38 grievance, the Association representative shall, within seven (7) calendar days, submit the 39 grievance to the Chief Inspector. Within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of the grievance the 40 Chief Inspector shall answer the grievance; setting forth the reasons for his decision and on the 41 same date submit a copy thereof to the Association representative. 42
Step Number 2. The Company, the grievor, the xxxxxxx and a Union representative shall meet upon written request of either party. If a settlement satisfactory to the parties is not reached within three (3) working days, the grievance may be referred to arbitration, as hereinafter provided, upon written request of either party within seven (7) further working days thereafter.
