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-4- <br /> 7 . 2 Union Representatives : The EMPLOYER will recognize representa- <br /> tives, designated by the UNION, as the grievance representatives <br /> of the bargaining unit, having the duties and responsibilities <br /> established by this Article. The UNION shall notify the <br /> EMPLOYER, in writing, of the names of such UNION representatives <br /> and of their successors, when so designated, as provided in <br /> 6. 2 of this AGREEMENT. <br /> 7 . 3 Processing of a Grievance: It is recognized and accepted by <br /> the UNION and the EMPLOYER, that the processing of grievances , <br /> as hereinafter provided, is limited by the job duties and <br /> responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be <br /> accomplished during- normal working hours, only when consistent <br /> with such employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved <br /> employee and a UNION representative shall be allowed a reasonable <br /> amount of time, without loss in' pay, when a grievance is <br /> investigated and presented to the EMPLOYER during normal <br /> working hours provided that the employee -and the UNION repre- <br /> sentative have notified and received the approval of the <br /> designated supervisor who has determined that such absence is <br /> reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs <br /> of the EMPLOYER. <br /> 7. 4 Procedure: Grievances, as defined by Section 7 .1 , shall be <br /> resolved in conformance with the following procedure: <br /> Step 1. An employee claiming a violation, concerning the <br /> interpretation or application of this AGREEMENT shall, within <br /> {. twenty-one (:21) calendar days after such alleged violation has <br /> occured, present such grievance to the Employee ' s supervisor, <br />