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participating in such meetings. The investigation and pro- <br />cessing of grievances by Union representatives during working <br />time shall be limited to the last fifteen minutes of a shift. <br />9. The Local Union Grievance Committee shall consist of <br />the President, Secretary, the Chief Steward, and/or the Vice <br />President and/or the steward from the department involved, <br />but not more than five persons. <br />10. When there is a reduction in force, the Local Union <br />Officers, Stewards, and Alternate Stewards shall be retained in <br />preference to other employees, provided they can perform the <br />available work. <br />11. In case of a suspension or discharge, the employee shall <br />have the right to have his steward present and, upon request, <br />will be permitted to discuss his suspension or discharge with the <br />steward in an area made available by the City before he is required <br />to leave the premises. An employee who is suspended or discharged <br />shall be given a written notice of the disciplinary action with a <br />copy to the Union, stating the reason for the discipline within <br />twenty-four (24) hours. Disciplinary action may be appealed by <br />the Union through the Grievance Procedure commencing at Step 2 of <br />-5- <br />