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ARTICLE 7 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 7.01 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 1"Anployer. The prompt and fair disposition of grievances involves important and equal obligations and responsibilities, both joint and independent, on the part of the representatives of'cach party to protect and preserve the Grievance Procedure as an orderly means of resolving grievances. Actions by the Employer or the Union which tend to impair or weaken the Grievance Procedure are improper. 7.0' A grievance is a dispute or difference between the Employer and the union.. or bet\-vecn the Ernployer and an employee, concerning the interpretation or application andl'or compliance with the terms of this Agreement and shall include disputes concerning disciplinary actions. When any such grievances arise, the following procedure shall he observed: All grievances shall be written and tiled on an Official Grievance Form. The Official Grievance Form shall be provided to the employee by the Union and shall contain the following information at the time the grievance is tiled. in substantial conformity therewith: i The date the grievance occurred; • The approximate time the grievance occurred: • Provide detailed description of the incident giving rise to the grievance: • Cite specific Articles and Sections of the Agreement involved and their direct relationship to the incident: • Relief requested; • Name and signature of the emplo\ ee and the date signed by the employee: Narne and signature of the Steward and the date signed by the Steward. Sten 1: An employee who has a grievance shall reduce it to writing and the grievance shall be presented to the immediate supervisor by his steward, in the presence of the employee, or, in the case of the Wastewater Plant. the superintendent. within seven (7) working days after the employee learned or should have learned of the event upon which the grievance is based. The immediate supervisor or superintendent shall meet with the employee or the employee and the steward within seven (7) working days. The supervisor or superintendent shall give an answer in writing to the participants involved in the initial meeting w°ithin seven (7) working days following the date of the grievance discussion. The atlected employee shall be required to attend the aforementioned meeting. Step 2: if the employee's grievance is not ,atisf'rcto rih, settled at Step 1, the grievance shall be submitted to the Service Director within seven (7) working flays after the Step 1 answer. 'I lie Service Director and/or his designee or representatives shall meet with the Local t_'nion President the Steward or the Chicf Steward or his desiLnee within seven (7) workin<a days after the grievance has been filed with the Service Director. and the Frnployer`s representative shall answer the grievance in writing within seven (7) working days following completion ofthe Step ? discussions. The affected employee shall be required to attend the aforementioned meeting. St. ep 3: The Union may appeal the grievance to the Mayor or his designated