Oral/Informal Resolution. a. An aggrieved Bargaining Unit Faculty member shall present a grievance (not concerning the suspension or discharge of a Bargaining Unit Faculty member) orally to the immediate supervisor (Department Chair or program director) within ten (10) days after the act or omission giving rise to the grievance, or within ten (10) days after the date on which the aggrieved Bargaining Unit Faculty member or the Union knew of such act or omission, whichever is later. At the time the grievance is initiated, the grievant shall identify it as a Step 1 grievance. If the Program Director’s decision is the issue, the Bargaining Unit Faculty member may begin Step 1 with the Department Chair. If the Department Chair’s decision is the issue, the Bargaining Unit Faculty member may begin Step 1 with the Xxxx. If Step 1 begins with the Xxxx, then Step 2 shall begin with the Xxxxxxx (or Xxxxxxx’x assigned representative.)
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement