The issue in this grievance concerns the time limits that must be met in order to grieve a proposed suspension of more than fourteen (14) days and whether a decision letter must be grieved. During our discussion we mutually agreed close this case based upon the following understanding:
1. For the purpose of grievance procedure appeals, the time limits of Section 2 of Article 15 of the National Agreement shall run from the proposed suspension notice, not from a decision letter on the proposed suspension.
2. Once a grievance on a notice of proposed suspension is filed, it is not necessary to file a grievance on the decision letter.
3. Receipt of a notice of proposed suspension starts the 30 day advance notice period of Section 5 of Article 16 of the National Agreement.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H7V1FD39176
Craft: Clerk