Article 14

A grievance is defined to be any difference or dispute between the parties involving the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

An Employee who feels aggrieved shall take the matter up with his Employer within three (3) working days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance occurred.

The Employer shall render a decision on the matter within a further three (3) working days.

Should the matter not be satisfactorily settled, either party within three (3) working days may refer the matter in writing to the ExaminingfLabour Committee who will be required to hear the grievance and render a decision within three (3) working days.

Arbitration may be commenced by either party giving notice in writing to the other party within seven (7) days after receipt of the decision under 14.04. Arbitration shall be in accordance with section 88 or 83 of the Labour Relations Act.

The Employer may be entitled to submit a grievance by submitting a dispute in writing under 14.04.

Failure by the aggrieved party to proceed under the time limits set out herein shall have the effect of dropping the grievance. - 17 -