Common use of Step 3 – Contract Language Disputes Clause in Contracts

Step 3 – Contract Language Disputes. (a) If a grievance concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement, other than a grievance alleging that a disciplinary action (reduction in base pay, demotion, involuntary transfer of more than 50 miles by highway, suspension, or dismissal) was taken without cause, is not resolved at Step 2, the grievant or designated representative may submit it in writing on the appropriate form as contained in Appendix B of this Agreement, to the DMS within 15 days following receipt of the decision at Step 2. The grievance shall include a copy of the grievance forms submitted at Steps 1 and 2, together with all written responses and documents in support of the grievance. When the grievance is eligible for initiation at Step 3, the grievance form must contain the same information as a grievance filed at Step 1. (b) The DMS shall discuss the grievance with the Association Grievance Representative, or grievant or his representative if not represented by the Association. The DMS shall communicate a decision in writing to the grievant and to the designated representative within 15 days following receipt of the written grievance.

Step 3 – Contract Language Disputes. (a) If a grievance concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement, other than a grievance alleging that a disciplinary action (reduction in base pay, demotion, involuntary transfer of more than 50 miles by highway, suspension, suspension or dismissal) was taken without cause, is not resolved at Step 2, the grievant or designated representative the FSFSA Grievance Representative may submit it the grievance in writing on the appropriate grievance form as contained in Appendix B of this Agreement, to the DMS Department of Management Services within 15 days following receipt of the decision at Step 2. The grievance shall include a copy of the grievance forms form submitted at Steps 1 and 2, together with all written responses and documents documentation in support of the grievance. When the grievance is eligible for initiation at Step 3, the The grievance form must contain the same information as a grievance filed at Step 1be completed in its entirety. (b) The DMS Department of Management Services shall discuss the grievance meet with the Association grievant and/or the FSFSA Grievance Representative, if any, or the grievant or his representative if not represented by the Association. The DMS union, to discuss the grievance, and shall communicate a decision in writing to the grievant and to the or his designated representative representative, if any, within 15 days following receipt of the written grievance.

Step 3 – Contract Language Disputes. (a) If a grievance concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement, other than a grievance alleging that a disciplinary action (reduction in base pay, demotion, involuntary transfer of more than 50 miles by highway, suspension, or dismissal) was taken without cause, is not resolved at Step 2, the grievant or designated representative may submit it in writing on the appropriate form as contained in Appendix B of this Agreement, to the DMS within 15 days following receipt of the decision at Step 2. The grievance shall include a copy of the grievance forms submitted at Steps 1 and 2, together with all written responses and documents in support of the grievance. When the grievance is eligible for initiation at Step 3, the grievance form must contain the same information as a grievance filed at Step 11 above. (b) The DMS shall discuss the grievance with the Association Grievance Representative, or grievant or his representative if not represented by the Association. The DMS shall communicate a decision in writing to the grievant and to the designated representative within 15 days following receipt of the written grievance.