Timely Processing of Grievances. Any grievance must be completed and filed upon the authorized grievance form agreed to between the parties to this Agreement. Such form shall provide for statement of the grievance and its relevant facts; the particular provision of this Agreement that are alleged to have been misinterpreted, misapplied or violated; and the remedy sought. Any grievance not advanced to the next step by the grievant or the Union within the time limits in that step, shall be deemed resolved by the Employer’s last answer. Any grievance not answered by the Employer within the time limits in that step shall automatically proceed to the next step. Time limits may be extended by the Employer and the grievant or Union by mutual Agreement in writing.
Timely Processing of Grievances. Any grievance must be completed and filed upon the authorized grievance form agreed to between the parties to this Agreement. Any grievance not advanced to the next step by the grievant or the Union within the time limits in that step, shall be deemed resolved by the Employer's last answer. Any grievance not answered by the Employer within the time limits in that step shall automatically proceed to the next step. Time limits may be extended by the Employer and the grievant or Union by mutual Agreement in writing.
Timely Processing of Grievances. Any grievance not advanced to the next step by the grievant or the FOP/OLC within the time limits in that step shall be deemed resolved by the Employer’s last answer. Any grievance not answered by the Employer within the time limits in that step shall automatically proceed to the next step. Time limits may be extended by the Employer and the grievant or FOP/OLC by mutual agreement in writing.
Timely Processing of Grievances. 1. Time limits specified at each level shall be considered maximum, and effort shall be made to expedite the process. Time limits may be extended by written mutual agreement of the parties.
Timely Processing of Grievances. All grievances must be processed at the proper step in the progression in order to be considered at the subsequent steps. Any Employee may withdraw a grievance at any point by submitting in writing a statement to that effect, or by permitting the time requirements at any step to lapse without further appeal. Any grievance not answered by the Employer's representatives within the stipulated time limits may be advanced by the Employee to the next step in the grievance procedure or to arbitration. A failure by the Employer to make a timely response is not a default. All time limits on grievances may be extended upon mutual consent of the parties, otherwise, time limits shall be strictly applied.
