The union expressly waives any right to reopen this agreement during this term or to negotiate during this term on any matter or subject, whether or not covered by the provisions of this agreement, including any of the demands made by the union during the negotiations which have been withdrawn by the union in full settlement on the terms and provisions of this agreement.

No grievance or other dispute shall be taken up for discussion and settlement by the parties until all such violations have ended. Section 3. The employer may impose any disciplinary action, including discharge, upon any or all of the employees involved in a violation of Section 1, above.

The Committee and the Association agree that the exclusive method for the adjustment, processing and settlement of a grievance as defined herein shall be in accordance with the grievance procedure prescribed in this Article. 5.02. A grievance is defined as an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of one of the express provisions of the contract. 5.03.

The Committee and the Association agree that the exclusive method for the adjustment, processing and settlement of a grievance as defined herein shall be in accordance with the grievance procedure prescribed in this Article. 5.02. A grievance is defined as an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of one of the express provisions of the contract. 5.03.

Settlement. Grievances may be settled without precedent at any stage of this 7. Failure to Respond. The failure of the Town to respond at any step will be deemed to be a denial of the grievance and the employee or Union may move the grievance to the next step in the procedure. 8. Arbitrator's Award. 9. Costs. The arbitrators award will be final and binding on the parties. The cost of arbitration will be borne equally by the parties.

If no satisfactory settlement of the grievance is made, it may: D. Be appealed to arbitration by written notice of such intention to appeal within fifteen (15) working days after the receipt of the written answer under Step C is due. This appeal to arbitration shall be in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Article VIl.

If no satisfactory settlement of the grievance is made, it may: E. Be appealed to arbitration by written notice of such intention to appeal within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the written answer under Step D is due. This appeal to arbitration shall be in accordance with the procedure and conditions in Article VII. A grievance not initiated within the time specified shall be deemed waived.

However, the School Committee agrees only to hear such person and to make no settlement; rather to refer such employee to the agreed upon grievance procedure. ARTICLE VI Job Posting and Bidding When a position covered by this Agreement becomes vacant and is to be filled, such vacancy shall be posted within forty-eight (48) hours after such vacancy occurs.

However, the School Committee agrees only to hear such person and to make no settlement; rather to refer such employee to the agreed upon grievance procedure. ARTICLE VI Job Posting and Bidding When a position covered by this Agreement becomes vacant and is to be filled, such vacancy shall be posted within forty-eight (48) hours after such vacancy occurs.

Settlement of such problems shall not be considered grievances nor shall they establish a precedent for the resolution of these or similar problems between the employee and his/her immediate supervisor or elsewhere throughout the Hospital. (1.) The aggrieved employee shall present the grievance to the immediate supervisor within 10 calendar days of the date when the employee knew or should have known of the facts giving rise to the grievance.