Common use of Steps of Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

Steps of Grievance Procedure. All grievances shall be processed in accordance with the following procedure: Alternative resolution method. Any time during the grievance process, by mutual consent the parties may use alternative methods to resolve the dispute. If the parties agree to use alternative methods, the time frames in this Article are suspended. If the selected alternative method does not result in a resolution, the Union may return the grievance process and the time frame resume. Any expenses and fees of the alternative method will be shared equally by the parties.