UNION REPRESENTATION 3.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows:
Election of Remedy and Representation (A) If a grievant or the PBA has a grievance which may be processed under this Article and which may also be appealed to PERC, the grievant or the PBA shall elect at the outset which procedure is to be used and such election shall be binding on the grievant or the PBA. In the case of any duplicate filing, the action first filed will be the one processed.
Union Representation Rights 1. The interpretation and application of the provisions of this Award shall be grievable under Article 15. Any such grievance may be introduced at Step B and shall be subject to priority arbitration.