Verbal Procedure. An employee, a member of the Unit Leadership Team, and Human Resources shall first discuss the grievance with the involved supervisor within ten (10) working days of the cause of, or receipt of written notification, of said alleged grievance. A brief memorandum shall be written with five (5) days validating both parties understanding of the discussion result (email agreements shall be an acceptable form of memo) 1. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Step 1, the grievant and a member of the Unit Leadership Team or Xxxxxxx, may file a written grievance with the highest-ranking Human Resources Administrator within eight (8) days of the receipt of the decision from Step 1. The grievance shall state the Article(s) and Section(s) of this Agreement believed to have been violated and the specific relief requested. 2. Within eight (8) days of receipt of the written grievance, the highest-ranking Human Resources Administrator, or their designee, shall meet with a Unit Leadership Team member or Xxxxxxx, and parties pertinent to understanding the grievance. Based on the nature of the grievance, the Unit Leadership Team representative may request a private meeting with the Human Resources Administrator on behalf of the member. Meetings may include internal mediation led by Human Resources or designee, which, if successful will include a written statement of agreement. If mediation is not used, or if it is not successful, the highest-ranking Human Resources Administrator or designee shall provide a written decision within eight (8) working days after the meeting.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
