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760 — Probation <br />17.6 Any employee who is under investigation for disciplinary action which may result in a permanent notation <br />in the employee's personnel file, or which may result in suspension without pay, demotion, or discharge, <br />shall, before being required to respond or answer questions pertaining thereto, be informed of the <br />existence and nature of the investigation. <br />17.7 The provisions of this Article shall not apply to newly hired employees serving a probationary period. <br />Probationary employees shall work under the provisions of this Agreement, but shall be only on a trial <br />basis, during which period they may be discharged without any recourse. Probationary employees shall <br />have access to the grievance procedure for any non -disciplinary matters. <br />17.8 Unless circumstances exist, which warrant immediate suspension or discharge, the employee shall, before <br />the disciplinary action is finalized, have the opportunity to discuss the matter with their immediate <br />supervisor, and be informed of the nature of the charges, and the facts supporting them. The employee <br />shall be given an opportunity to respond to the charges, including a reasonable time (not to exceed ten <br />(10) calendar days) to consult a Union representative. <br />ARTICLE 18 — GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE <br />18.1 The parties hereto recognize the need for fairness and justice in the adjudication of employee grievances <br />and enter into this Agreement in a cooperative spirit to address such actions promptly and fairly. If, <br />however, a grievance cannot be resolved through informal means, the grievance will be settled as <br />hereinafter provided. <br />18.2 A grievance is defined as a dispute involving the interpretation, application, or alleged violation of any <br />provision of this Agreement between the Employer and the Union. <br />18.3 Any party who believes that they have a grievance arising out of the terms of this Agreement may <br />personally, or through a representative, apply for relief under the provisions of this Article. <br />18.4 The parties agree that the time limitations provided are essential to the prompt and orderly resolution of <br />any grievance, and that each will abide by the time limitations, unless waived or extended by mutual <br />agreement of the parties to the grievance. <br />18.5 If any party fails to file a grievance, other than for disciplinary actions, within thirty (30) calendar days of <br />its occurrence, then said grievance shall be forever waived and shall be null and void. If a matter involves <br />disciplinary action, then any party must file a grievance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of such <br />disciplinary action, otherwise said appeal or grievance is forever waived and shall be null and void. Failure <br />to pursue a grievance to the next step renders final and conclusive the last determination and response. <br />18.6 A grievance may be verbally presented by the aggrieved employee to the employee's immediate <br />supervisor. The employee shall have the option of being accompanied by the Union representative or a <br />representative of their own choosing, if the employee feels that it is necessary. The immediate supervisor <br />shall respond within three (3) working days. If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved, then the grievant <br />may initiate a formal grievance in accordance with the provisions herein and the following procedure, <br />which in any case, shall be done within ten (10) calendar days of the date of disciplinary action or within <br />thirty (30) calendar days from the date of another type of occurrence. <br />12 <br />