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-7- <br /> Choice of Remedy. If, as a result of the written EMPLOYER response <br /> in Step 3, the grievance remains unresolved, and if the grievance <br /> involves the suspension, demotion, or discharge of an employee who <br /> had completed the required probationary period, the grievance may <br /> . be appealed either to Step 4 , ora procedure such as Veteran 's <br /> Preference. or Fair Employment, etc. If appealed to any procedure <br /> other than Step 4 , the grievance is not subject to the arbitration <br /> procedure as provided in Step 4. The aggrieved employee shall <br /> indicate in writing which procedure is to be utilized (Step - 4,- or <br /> another procedure) , and shall sign a statement to the effect that <br /> the choice of any other hearing precludes the aggrieved employee <br /> from making a subsequent appeal through Step 4 . <br /> Step 4 . Unresolved grievances are subject to the arbitration <br /> provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 179 . 70 . The arbitra�or <br /> shall not have the right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add <br /> to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGREEMENT. He shall <br /> consider and decide only the specific issue submitted to him in <br /> writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority <br /> to make a- decision on any other issue not so submitted to him. <br /> The arbitrator shall be without poower to make decisions contrary <br /> to or inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the <br /> applications of laws, rules or regulations having the force and <br /> effect of law. The arbitrator shall submit his decision in <br /> writing within - thirty (30) days following close of the hearing <br /> or the submission of .briefs by the parties, whichever is later, <br /> unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be <br /> • based solely upon the arbitrator's interpretation or application <br /> of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and on the facts of the <br /> grievance presented. <br /> UNION VISITATION AND NOTICES <br /> A duly authorized representative of: the UNION will be permitted <br /> to visit the premises 'of 'the EMPLOYER at reasonable times for the <br /> purpose of transacting legitimate -business of the UNION, provided <br /> there will be no undue and unreasonable interference with the <br /> operation of the business. The -UNION shall be allowed to post <br /> reasonable and appropriate UNION notices for employees at a con- <br /> venient place designated by the EMPLOYER. <br /> INDEMNIFICATION <br /> The EMPLOYER will provide insurance to cover loss to employees in <br /> the event of a holdup to a maximum of $100 . <br /> EMPLOYER AUTHORITY <br /> The UNION recognizes the prerogative, of the EMPLOYER to operate and <br /> • manage its affairs in all respects in accordance with existing and <br /> future laws .and .regulations of appropriate authorities including <br /> municipality personnel policies and work rules . The nrP.r���.}fives <br /> ate.. __ <br />