Common use of Step 3 – Contract Language Disputes Clause in Contracts

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 grievant or the grievant’s designated representative may submit the grievance in writing on the appropriate form as contained in Appendix B of this Agreement to the Office Manager for the Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Management Services, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, 00000-0000 within 15 days following 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 grievant must complete every section of the grievance form filed at Step 3 as similarly completed for a grievance filed at Step 1 or 2. (b) The Department of Management Services shall discuss the grievance with the Association representative, or the grievant or representative if not represented by the Association. The Secretary of the Department of Management Services shall communicate a decision in writing to the grievant and the grievant’s representative, if any, within 15 days following receipt of the written grievance.

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 grievant or the grievant’s designated representative may submit the grievance in writing on the appropriate form as contained in Appendix B of this Agreement to the Office Manager for the Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Management Services, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, 00000-0000 0950 within 15 days following 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 grievant must complete every section of the grievance form filed at Step 3 as similarly completed for a grievance filed at Step 1 or 2. (b) The Department of Management Services shall discuss the grievance with the Association representative, or the grievant or representative if not represented by the Association. The Secretary of the Department of Management Services shall communicate a decision in writing to the grievant and the grievant’s representative, if any, within 15 days following receipt of the written grievance.

Step 3 – Contract Language Disputes. (a) If the 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 employee grievant or the grievant’s designated Association representative may submit the grievance in writing on the appropriate form as contained in Appendix B of this Agreement to the Secretary of the Department of Management Services or designee Office Manager for the Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Management Services, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, 00000-0000 0950 within fourteen (14) 15 days following 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 grievant must complete every section of the grievance form filed at Step 3 as similarly completed for a grievance filed at Step 1 or 2. (b) The Secretary of the Department of Management Services or designee may shall meet with the Association Staff Representative or designee to discuss the grievance with the Association representative, or the grievant or representative if not represented by the Association. The Secretary of the Department of Management Services or designee shall communicate a decision in writing to the employee grievant and the Association Staff grievant’s representativeRrepresentative, if any, within twenty-one (21) 15 days following receipt of the written grievance.