Common use of Representatives in Meetings Clause in Contracts

Representatives in Meetings. In each Step of the Grievance Procedure outlined in Section 5.5, certain specific representatives shall be given approval to attend the meetings therein prescribed. It is expected that, in the routine grievance, the grievant and one designated Grievance Chairman will be the only representatives in attendance at such meetings while on duty. However, it is understood by the parties that, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible Step, it may be beneficial that other representatives, not specifically designated, be in attendance. Therefore, it is intended that either party may bring additional representatives to any meeting in the Grievance Procedure, provided that there shall be advance notice to the other party.