Investigating and Processing Grievances. 1. A Chief Xxxxxxx shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss of pay to investigate a grievance pending at Step One (1) or Step Two (2) of the grievance procedure when such absence will not substantially interfere with the Employer's operations. A Chief Xxxxxxx will be permitted to leave during his/her regular working hours upon requesting and receiving approval from his/her supervisor in the manner outlined below.
Investigating and Processing Grievances. Union representatives or stewards shall be allowed reasonable time to attend official grievance meetings with management, investigate grievances, or attend a disciplinary meeting during scheduled working hours. The union representative or xxxxxxx must obtain approval of the department head or designee. Such requests may be denied if the employee's absence substantially impacts operational needs of the unit/department. Such requests shall not be denied in an arbitrary or capricious manner. Management may inquire as to the nature of the meeting calling employees away from the work site.
