Common use of Area Manager Clause in Contracts

Area Manager. If the parties are unable to resolve the grievance at the Step 1 level, or if the grievant is dissatisfied with the Step 1 response, the grievant and/or Union may elevate the grievance to Step 2, the Area Manager, not later than 10 calendar days after receipt of the Operations and Maintenance Manager’s written response. The Step 2 grievance must be presented in writing to the Area Manager with a copy provided to the IBEW 1245 Business Representative and the Labor Relations Office. The Area Manager, the grievant, the Union Representative, a representative from the Labor Relations Office will meet as soon as practicable after receipt of the Step 1 grievance. Scheduling issues may delay the meeting; however, it should take place not later than 10 calendar days after receipt of the Step 1 grievance. Additional attendees may be determined by mutual agreement. Within 10 calendar days after this meeting, unless there is a mutually-agreed-upon extension, the Area Manager, or designee, shall provide a written response to the grievant and the Union, setting forth the basis for the decision regarding the dispute, including all relevant documentation.