Forfeiture of Grievance. Defined time limits in this Article may be extended by a written agreement between the parties. However, should either party to the Agreement breach the time limitation, that party shall forfeit all rights and claims to the grievance and the grievance shall be considered resolved in the other party's favor; it being understood that such forfeiture does not decide the merits or establish a precedent. For the purpose of this Article, "working days" shall mean Monday through Friday, normal EMPLOYER business days.
Forfeiture of Grievance. Defined time limits in this Article may be extended by a written AGREEMENT between the PARTIES. However, should either party to the AGREEMENT breach the time limitation, that party shall forfeit all rights and claims to the grievance, and the grievance shall be considered resolved in the other party’s favor; it being understood that such forfeiture does not decide the merits or establish a precedent. For the purpose of this Article, “working days” shall mean Monday through Friday, normal EMPLOYER business days.
Forfeiture of Grievance. After initiating a valid arbitration request, if the Union fails to pursue arbitration as evidenced by no further action in the matter for sixty (60) days – including a failure to choose or eliminate arbitrators or a failure to request an extension of time – such inaction on the matter shall constitute forfeiture of the claim and the case shall be considered closed by all parties.
