The issue in this case is whether management properly denied the grievant's presence at a Step 2 meeting. In accordance with Article 15.2. Step 2 (c) and (d) the parties reaffirm and agree to these principles that:
1. If a grievant is not available to attend the scheduled Step 2 meeting, the parties may agree to reschedule the meeting to a date mutually convenient in order for the grievant to be present.
2. There must be adequate notice given by the union, and a significant reason demonstrated by the union in order to justify rescheduling the Step 2 meeting beyond the required seven (7) day limit.
3. The parties may mutually agree to extend the Step 2 meeting to a date mutually agreed upon.
4. All time spent in the Step 2 grievance meeting will be on a no gain/no loss basis in accordance with Article 17.4.
Document Type: National Pre-Arbitration Settlement
APWU National Grievance Number: H4C4BC2899