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E. A written grievance must set forth the following: 1. A complete statement of the grievance and the facts upon which it is based; 2. The section or sections of this agreement claimed to have been violated; and 3. The remedy or correction requested. F. The Union will be notified of any grievances filed by its bargaining unit employees. In the settlement of any grievance resulting in retroactive adjustment, such adjustment shall be limited to 180 calendar days prior to the date of the filing of the grievance. Bargaining unit employees cannot use the District's or County's grievance or appeal procedures for any claims falling within the definition of a grievance herein. STEPS FOR GRIEVANCE PROCESSING If a grievance arises, the grievant must meet with and discuss the grievance with the Battalion Chief in charge of the shift within ten working days of the event giving rise to the grievance. If the grievant does not have a Battalion Chief, then the grievant is to proceed to Step 1. If the grievant does not have an Assistant Chief, then the grievant is to proceed to Step 2 within 10 working days of the event giving rise to the grievance. In the event the issue in dispute cannot be resolved between the supervisor and the grievant, the grievance shall be presented in writing by the grievant at Step 1 (or applicable Step as outlined above) of the grievance procedure within five working days from the date of the supervisory meeting. Such written grievance must indicate that the matter had been reviewed with the immediate supervisor. Step 1: The grievant shall present the written grievance to the Assistant Chief. The Assistant Chief shall meet with the grievant, which a union steward or a union representative may accompany if the union is not the grievant. The Assistant Chief shall reach a decision and communicate it in writing to the grievant with a copy to the union if it is not the grievant 17