Who May File. 1. Due to the fact that the FOP is the exclusive bargaining agent for all members, and the City has expressed its prior intent to refuse to recognize any grievance not previously reviewed, approved and filed by the FOP, any member believing he has a grievance shall discuss the matter with his immediate supervisor and attempt to resolve the stated problem. The matter must be brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date on which the member becomes aware of the incident or condition precipitating the problem. If the problem is not resolved through discussion with the immediate supervisor within thirty (30) working days of the date on which the member becomes aware of the incident or condition precipitating the problem, it may be presented to the FOP for its consideration as a grievance. After reviewing the complaint, the FOP, at its discretion, may initiate a grievance at Step One relative to the complaint. All grievances shall be reduced to writing, contain a full statement of particulars, and be filed on forms approved by the FOP, at the appropriate levels as set forth in this Agreement. The FOP may also initiate, at Step Two, a grievance in its own name on behalf of the membership, provided such grievance is filed in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date the FOP becomes aware of the incident alleged to be a violation of this Agreement.
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Samples: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement
