Step 3 – Contract Language Disputes. (a) If a grievance concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement, other than a grievance alleging that a disciplinary action (reduction in base pay, demotion, involuntary transfer of more than 50 miles by highway, suspension, or dismissal) was taken without cause, is not resolved at Step 2, the designated PBA representative, or the grievant or his representative, if not represented by the PBA, may appeal the grievance, in writing, to the Department of Management Services within 15 days after receipt of the decision at Step 2. The grievance shall include a copy of the grievance form submitted at Steps 1 and 2, together with all written responses and documents in support of the grievance. The Department of Management Services shall discuss the grievance with the PBA representative, or the grievant or representative if not represented by the PBA. When the grievance is eligible for initiation at Step 3, the grievance form must contain the same information as the grievance filed at Step 1 above.
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