Common use of Association Participation Clause in Contracts

Association Participation. A. The grievant shall have the right to have an Association representative present at any of the steps of the grievance procedure. B. While an operator may discuss differences, controversies, or a claimed violation of the contract with the Director of designee in an attempt to resolve the matter, no formal or written grievance may be filed or processed unless such action is approved by the Association representative as provided for heretofore and no grievance shall proceed to Arbitration without the consent of the Association Staff Representative.