Common use of Failure to Answer or Appeal Clause in Contracts

Failure to Answer or Appeal. In the event that the City or the Union fails to answer a grievance within the time required at any step of the grievance procedure or if the Union fails to appeal the answer given to the next step of the grievance procedure within the time allowed, then proper notification will be given to either party to extend time frames by two work days for reasons of discussion or investigation, prior to filing the grievance to default.

Failure to Answer or Appeal. In the event that the City or the Union fails to answer a grievance within the time required at any step of the grievance procedure procedure, or if the Union fails to appeal the answer given to the next step of the grievance procedure within the time allowed, then proper notification will be given to either party to extend the time frames by two work days for reasons of discussion or investigation, prior to filing the grievance to default.