Common use of University Review Clause in Contracts

University Review. a. Grievances may be submitted to Step 3 when: 1) an employee grievance is not resolved, or written answer is not sent, within ten (10) work days after the Step 2 meeting; 2) the Union is filing a grievance; or 3) the grievance is the result of a suspension without pay or a discharge. b. All such grievances must be received by the Berkeley Campus Personnel Office within ten (10) work days after the grievant knew or should have known of the facts qualifying for a Step 3 grievance. c. Grievances which are initiated at Step 3 shall be reduced to writing on a form agreed to by the parties. The grievance shall be dated and signed by the grievant and shall set forth the information listed in Step 2, Article 24.B.2.b. d. Upon receipt of the written grievance by the University, a University Review Committee shall be convened to meet with the grievant and his or her representative, if any, to review the grievance, and to attempt to reach a resolution of the grievance. Within ten (10) work days after receipt of the step 3 grievance, the parties shall set a time and place for the University Review Committee Meeting. This is the last step for the grievant or his/her representative to present known facts or information which supports the grievant's contentions. e. The University Review Committee shall consider all information presented in the meeting, and must respond to the grievant in writing within ten (10) work days of the conclusion of the meeting. The decision becomes final on the twenty-first (21st) work day after the date of issuance, unless a timely request for arbitration is received from the Union on or before the twentieth (20th) work day. A copy of the decision will be mailed to the employee's representative and to the Union.