Common use of First Phase Clause in Contracts

First Phase. If a settlement is not reached pursuant to 6.01, the employee concerned must then submit his written grievance to the employer within ten (10) business days following the event that gave rise to it. The employer shall have ten (10) business days following the receipt of the grievance in which to hold, if necessary, a meeting with the grievance committee to try to reach a settlement. The committee may be accompanied by an external representative of the Steelworkers. Within ten (10) business days following the meeting with the union delegate or within ten (10) business days after receiving the grievance if no meeting has been held, the employer shall communicate its written answer to the union.