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Grievances must be filed within ten (10) working days of the occurrence of the event <br /> or within ten (10) working days of when the grievant should have been aware of the <br /> violation. <br /> They may be withdrawn at any step of the grievance procedure without precedent. <br /> Grievances not appealed within the designated time limits will be treated as withdrawn <br /> grievances. The Employer's failure to respond within the time limits shall not find in favor of the <br /> grievant, but shall automatically advance the grievance to the next step, except Step Three [3]. <br /> If the grievant has filed an appeal with the Civil Service Commission over a subject <br /> matter identical to that of employee's grievance, the parties agree that the grievance procedure <br /> and the awards and settlements thereunder will not be applicable. <br /> Section 3. Grievance Meetings <br /> The grievant and the Union steward shall be allowed to participate in Step 1, Step 2 or <br /> Step 3 of the grievance meeting during working hours without loss of pay. <br /> Section 4. Grievance Steps <br /> Step 1: The employee and/or one (1) Union representative shall orally <br /> contact his/her immediate supervisor or designee. The employee's <br /> immediate supervisor shall, within ten (10) working days, orally <br /> inform the employee and the Union of his/her decision. For <br /> purposes of this Article, the working day shall be defined as any day <br /> on which the Employer's administrative offices are open and <br /> conducting business. <br /> Step 2: If the grievance is not settled at the first step, the Union shall prepare <br /> a written grievance and present it to the City Librarian or the <br /> Assistant City Librarian or the Deputy Director no later than ten (10) <br /> working days after the Step 1 answer is given or due. The written <br /> grievance shall state the Section or Sections of the Agreement that <br /> have allegedly been violated. Within ten (10) working days after the <br /> grievance is presented to Step 2, the City Librarian or his/her <br /> designee shall discuss the grievance with the grievant and the Union. <br /> The City Librarian shall respond, in writing, within ten (10) working <br /> days following the meeting, informing the grievant and the Union of <br /> his/her decision. <br /> Step 3: If the matter is not adjusted at Step 2, or no answer is given within <br /> the time specified, the Union may, by written notice to the Employer, <br /> within ten (10) working days after the Step 2 answer is given or due, <br /> appeal the grievance to arbitration. <br /> Page 6 of 29 <br />