Grievance Format and Time Frames Sample Clauses

Grievance Format and Time Frames. Where a grievance has not progressed within the prescribed step or time lines by the Union, it shall be considered dropped and all rights of recourse will be forfeited. In the event the Company fails to adhere to the time limits the grievance shall be awarded to the Union and the remedy shall be imposed. The time limitations prescribed in this article may be extended, but only by mutual consent of the parties in writing, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Arbitrator shall have the authority to determine if time limits should be waived or extended. Issues of timeliness shall be presented to the Arbitrator as a preliminary matter.