Common use of Rights of the Grievant Clause in Contracts

Rights of the Grievant. A grievant may appear on his own behalf or may be represented at any and all steps of the Grievance Procedure by any representative of the bargaining agent. [as defined above.] A grievant shall have the right to present a claim in accordance with the procedure described herein, free from interference, coercion, restraint, discrimination, or reprisal, subject to the right of the bargaining agent to be present at all stages of the grievance and offer testimony or otherwise state its position and provided that the settlement is not inconsistent with the terms of the agreement. In addition, the Association shall be notified in writing as to the disposition of the grievance and the terms of the settlement. Nothing contained herein shall limit or otherwise exclude any grievant from seeking redress from any governmental agency, regulatory body, or any court of law with jurisdiction to this school district. No grievance may be submitted to arbitration without the consent of the bargaining agent.