Settling of Disputes. Should a dispute arise between the Board and any employee regarding the interpretation, meaning, operation or application of this Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable, or where an allegation has been made that this Agreement has been violated, or should any other dispute arise, an xxxxxxx effort should be made to settle the dispute in the following manner. Any differences arising between the parties shall be brought forward within twenty (20) working days of the alleged occurrence of a dispute and resolved without work stoppage. All grievances and replies shall be in writing. Step 1 Within ten (10) working days the xxxxxxx shall attempt to resolve the dispute with the employee's immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall respond, in writing, within three (3) working days. Failing settlement, then Step 2 Within ten (10) working days of the completion of Step 1, the Union Grievance Committee and the Secretary-Treasurer shall attempt to resolve the dispute. The Secretary-Treasurer shall respond, in writing, within ten (10) working days. Failing settlement, then Step 3 Within ten (10) working days of the completion of Step 2, the Union Grievance Committee and a designate of the Board, along with at least one (1) School Trustee, shall attempt to resolve the dispute. The employer shall respond, in writing, within ten (10) working days. Failing settlement, then Step 4 Within fifteen (15) working days of the completion of Step 3, the grievance may be referred to arbitration by either party.
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Samples: Letter of Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
