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employee. 5) If a grievance involves employees from different work sections, or if the issue involves a subject that could have a broad impact across work sections, the Union may request of the Human Resources Division Manager to start the grievance at Step 2 or 3 as appropriate. 35.6 GRIEVANCE STEPS STEP 1 'i a. The employee will first attempt to informally resolve the issue with her/his immediate supervisor within fourteen (14) days from the occurrence or reasonable knowledge thereof. This informal discussion should include specific facts upon which the grievance is based and the remedy sought. b. In the event such an attempt is not successful, the employee may meet with the supervisor for a second informal meeting and may request a person of her/his choosing to attend the meeting. c. If this attempt is not successful, the employee may submit within this time period a written notice to the supervisor and a copy to the Union, including: 1) statement of the grievance and relevant facts; 2) the policy, procedure, or the specific contract provisions in question; and 3) remedy sought. d. The supervisor will respond to the employee in writing within seven (7) days, with a copy to the Chief Steward. STEP 2 a. If the issue remains unresolved, it maybe submitted in writing to the Division Manager within seven (7) days from receipt of the supervisor's reply. b. At this step, the Union will notify the Division Manager and Human Resource Division Manager, in writing, of the contract clauses in question prior to the meeting. c. The Division Manager or designee shall meet with the employee and her/his immediate supervisor within seven (7) days. The employee may request a Union representative to be at the meeting. The Division Manager will respond to the issue in writing within seven (7) days, with a copy to the Chief Steward.