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` r - ~ - 9. When there is a reduction in force, the Local Union Officers, Stewards, and Alternate Stewards shall be retained in preference to other employees, provided they can perform the available work. Discipline 10. In case of a suspension or discharge, the employee shall have the right to have his steward present and, upon request, will be per- witted to discuss his suspension or discharge with the steward in an area made available by the City before he is required to leave the premises. An employee who is suspended or discharged shall be given a written notice of the disciplinary action with a copy to the Union, stating the reason for the discipline within twenty-four (24) hours. Disciplinary action may be appealed by the Union through the Grievance Procedure commencing at Step 2 of the Grie- vance Procedure, provided however that if disciplinary action is appealed by the employee to the Civil Service Commission, any pend- ing grievance protesting such discipline shall immediately be re- moved from the Grievance Procedure and the employee's appeal shall be determined exclusively by the Civil Service Commission. An employee who desires to protest the disciplinary action must make an election within ten (10) calendar days Following receipt of the written notice as to whether he wishes to pursue the grievance pro- cedure or appeal to the Civil Service Commission. Recourse to either procedure will be final and binding and shall exclude recourse to the alternate procedure. Grievance Procedure 11. It is mutually understood that the prompt presentation, adjustment, and answering of grievances is desirable in the interest of sound relations between the employee and the City. The prompt and fair disposition of grievances involves important and equal obligations