Common use of GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION Clause in Contracts

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applications, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital Centre or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital Centre shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. the or in Where the Hospital Centre deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital Centre shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The Union and the Centre may meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer Director of the Hospital Human Resources or the designated Hospital representativetheir designate. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer Director of Human Resources or their designate, and the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital Centre shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Centre and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital Centre grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital Centre or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital Centre shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital Centre deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital Centre shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor’s decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Centre or the designated Hospital Centre representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital Centre representative and the desig- nated designated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital Centre shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five ( 5 ) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department HeadDirector, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head Director are the same person. settlement, then: Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/his or her xxxxxxxXxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he the employee has first giving given his or her immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his or her complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx Union Xxxxxxx if he or she so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his or her immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his or her immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by himthe employee, to his or her immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxxXxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his or her decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to himhim or her. This step The Union and the Hospital may be omitted where meet to discuss the employee's immediate supervisor grievance at a time and Department Head are the same personplace suitable to both parties. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the their designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union designated Union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meetingmeetings. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten (10) days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he the employee could have instituted himself or herself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.Where a number of employees have identical grievances, and each one would be entitled to grieve separately, they may present a group grievance, in writing identifying each employee who is grieving, to the Department Head, or their designate, within ten

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For The Hospital, the purposes of this Agreement, Union or any employee has the right to lodge a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference with respect to any matter arising either between a member out of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applications, administration application or alleged violation of the this Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of the Hospital, the Union or of the employee shall be adjusted as quickly equitably as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he she has first giving his immediate given her supervisor the an opportunity of adjusting his to adjust her complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such If an employee has an unsettled complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five daysterms of this Agreement, it shall then may be taken up as a grievance within five (5) working days following his immediate supervisor% decision after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance occur, in the following manner and sequence: : Step 1 The employee shall submit the grievance, grievance in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. immediate A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or employee, the designated Hospital representative Union Xxxxxxx, the supervisor and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Uniondepartment manager, within five (5) working days of the submission of the grievance. The Chief Xxxxxxx or Local Union President and the Human Resources representative may also attend at their discretion. The immediate supervisor will deliver decision in writing within three (3) full working days of the meeting. Failing settlement, then within five (5) working days: Step The grievance shall be submitted in writing by the Union Xxxxxxx to the Manager of Labour Relations or designate. A meeting will be held between the employee, the Union Xxxxxxx, the Chief Xxxxxxx or Local Union President, a Local Business Agent, the supervisor, the Department Head, the Human Resources Associate, and the Manager of Labour Relations or designate within five (5) working days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten five working days following the date of such meeting. It Failing a settlement under Step of any difference between the parties arising from the- interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is expressly understoodarbitrable, howeversuch difference or question may be taken to arbitration as provided in Article If no written request for arbitration is received within ten calendar days after the decision in Step is given, that the provisions of it shall be deemed to have been settled or abandoned. Any and all time limits fixed by this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself time extended by written agreement between the Hospital and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance CommitteeUnion.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her grievance xxxxxxx. In the case of an suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in i advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three daysclays. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. , Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: : Step 1 The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.five

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five (5) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union Union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department HeadDirector, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head Director are the same person. settlement, then; Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step 2 : Within five (5) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's ’s immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital Centre or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital Centre shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital Centre deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital Centre shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. I I It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his : decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The Union and the Centre may meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer Director of the Hospital Human Resources or the designated Hospital representativetheir designate. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer Director of Human Resources or their designate and the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital Centre shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, 'an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may 'have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall it'shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% immediate- supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisormanager or designate. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor manager or designate will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The Union and the Hospital may meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representativeDirector, Human Resources. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer Director', Human Resources or designate and the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of of. the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten (10) days the circumstances to the It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions pro- visions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints plaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five (5) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement settlement, then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, ; where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. advance Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. , It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the .the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisormanager or designate. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor manager or designate will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step The Union and the Hospital may be omitted where meet to discuss the employee's immediate supervisor grievance at a time and Department Head are the same personplace suitable to both parties. Failing settlement settlement. then: Step 3 : Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representativeDirector, Human Resources. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer Director, Human Resources or designate the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten (10) days followins the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed he with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint plaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions pro- visions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints plaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step 2 : Within five (5) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Failing Within five (5) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement settlement, then: Step 3 : Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately immedi- ately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten (10) days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisorSupervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The Union and the Hospital may meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five ( 5 ) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representativeDirector, Human Resources. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer Director of Human Resources or their designate and the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five ( 5 ) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three ( 3 ) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step 2 : Within five (5) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 sequence : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The Union and the Hospital may meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer Director of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representativeHuman Resources. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer Director of Human Resources or their designate and the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/his or her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he the employee has first giving given his immediate or her supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his or her complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he the so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor or her supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by himthe employee, to his or her immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his or her decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step The Union and the Hospital may be omitted where meet to discuss the employee's immediate supervisor grievance at a time and Department Head are the same personplace suitable to both parties. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or : the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated designated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten (10) days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he or she could have instituted himself or herself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.Where a number of employees have identical grievances, and each one would be entitled to grieve separately, they may present a group grievance, in writing identifying each employee who is grieving, to the Department Head or their designate within ten

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applications, application; administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, specify possible specify. the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal formal. discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case 'of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall .shall be discussed with .with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisormanager or designate. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will manager or xxxx deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The union and the Hospital may meet to discuss the grievance at and place suitable to parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five (5) days following the decision in the the-immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Director, Human Resources. Resources or designate and the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. parties The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. employee Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor(supervisor or designate). The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate (supervisor will or designate) xxxx deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The Union and the Hospital may meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital (supervisor or the designated Hospital representativedesignate). A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer (supervisor or designate) and the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall xxxx submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement settlement, then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated designated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 . The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step 2 : Within five (5) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes purpose of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure procedure, an employee shall have the right, right to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this his right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five (5) days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisorthe supervisor or designate. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor or designate will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. The Union and the Hospital may meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 Within five days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department Head, who will deliver his decision in writing within five days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Step 3 : Within five days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital supervisor or the designated Hospital representativedesignate. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer Human Resources or designate and the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five (5) days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten (10) days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step within ten days following the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it shall be filed with the Grievance Committee.

GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance or complaint is defined as a difference arising either between a member of the bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the parties hereto relating to the interpretation, applicationsapplication, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible, possible specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three (3) days. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first giving his given immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate super- visor supervisor within five (5) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within five (5) days following his immediate supervisor% supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step 1 : The employee shall submit the grievance, in writing, and signed by him, to his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union xxxxxxxXxxxxxx. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the written grievance as was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: Step 2 : Within five ( 5 ) days following the decision under Step 1 the employee, accompanied by a union xxxxxxx, or the union xxxxxxx shall submit the written grievance to his Department HeadProgram Manager, who will deliver his decision in writing within five (5) days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. This step may be omitted where the employee's immediate supervisor and Department Head Program Manager are the same person. Failing settlement settlement, then: Step 3 : Within five (5) days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital or the designated Hospital representative. A meeting will then be held between the Chief Executive Officer or the designated Hospital representative and the desig- nated union representatives who may be accompanied by the general representative of the Union, within five days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within ten days following the date of such meeting. It is expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which he could have instituted himself and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby by-passed. Where the grievance is a Hospital grievance it grievance, shall be filed with the Grievance Committee. a group grievance, in writing identifying each employee who is grieving, to the Program Manager, or designate, within ten days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred. The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated step and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then with respect to the handling of such grievance.