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25 concern. e Agency or Union may proceed with Article 9, Section 7, Step 2. e time limits in Article 9 begin when the decision is rendered. f. is basic format may be modified with the written agreement of the Parties at the local level. g. is Article shall not diminish the Agency's right to discipline, where otherwise appropriate, nor shall the rights of the Union or the employee be affected by this Article. SECTION 3. e Parties shall continue their support of training on problem solving techniques and similar programs which the Parties mutually agree to pursue. e Union and the Agency shall mutually agree on the scope, content, development and arrangements for delivery of any joint problem solving training under this Article. SECTION 4. Official time, travel and per diem shall be granted to Union representatives to attend jointly agreed upon training/briefings on joint problem solving techniques. ARTICLE 9 Grievance Procedure SECTION 1. A grievance shall be defined as any complaint: a. By any employee concerning any matter relating to the employment of the employee; b. By the Union concerning any matter relating to the employment of any unit employee; or c. By a unit employee or either Party concerning any claimed violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any law, rule, regulation, or this Agreement affecting conditions of employment. e Agency recognizes that employees are entitled to file and seek resolution of grievances under the provisions of the negotiated grievance procedure. e Agency agrees not to interfere with, restrain, coerce, or engage in any reprisal against any employee or Union Representative for exercising rights under this Article. SECTION 2. is procedure provides for the timely consideration of grievances. Except as limited or modified by Sections 3, 4, and/or

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