Informal and Formal. Step A: The aggrieved and one Union xxxxxxx (only as permitted under the formula in Section 2.A) for time actually spent in grievance handling, including investigation and meetings with the Employer. The Employer will also compensate a xxxxxxx for the time reason- ably necessary to write a grievance. In addition, the Employer will compensate any witnesses for the time required to attend a Formal Step A meeting. Meetings called by the Employer for information exchange and other conditions designated by the Employer concern- ing contract application. Employer authorized payment as outlined above will be xxxxx- xx at the applicable straight time rate, providing the time spent is a part of the employee’s or xxxxxxx’x (only as provided for under the formula in Section 2.A) regular work day. The Postal Service will compensate the Union’s primary Step B rep- resentatives at their appropriate rate of pay on a no loss, no gain basis. Activated back up Step B representatives will be compensated on the same basis for time actually spent as Step B representatives.
