Common use of Local Representation Clause in Contracts

Local Representation. a. The Local agrees to counsel the employees as to the validity of potential grievances, whether the grievance is warranted, and whether the remedy sought is believed to be legal, feasible, and appropriate. b. Only the Local, or a representative approved by the Local, may represent employees under this grievance procedure. However, any employee or group of employees may personally represent a grievance and have it resolved without representation by the Local, provided that the Local will be given the opportunity to be present at grievance meetings between the employee(s) and the supervisor during the grievance process and resolution. Any such resolution must be consistent with the terms of this agreement.

Local Representation. a. A. The Local agrees to counsel the employees Employees as to the validity of potential grievances, whether the grievance is warranted, and whether the remedy sought is believed to be legal, feasible, and appropriate. b. B. Only the Local, or a representative approved by the Local, may represent employees Employees under this grievance procedure. However, any employee Employee or group of employees Employees may personally represent a grievance and have it resolved without representation by the Local, provided that the Local will be given the opportunity to be present at grievance meetings all discussions between the employee(s) Employee and the supervisor during the grievance process and resolution. Any such resolution must be consistent with the terms of this agreement.