Mathew has been working in a production company for the past 15 years. According to the union contract provision, the company grants promotions only on the basis of seniority. When a promotion opportunity came up, Mathew thought he would be given the promotion because of his seniority. But to his dismay, the promotion was given to his colleague who had joined the company a year ago. Mathew reported the grievance to the shop steward and he agreed that the grievance had some merit and should be pursued further. What is the immediate next step that Mathew and the steward should take?
A) Negotiate a last chance agreement among the employer, union, and employee.
B) Report the matter to an arbitrator.
C) Complete a grievance form.
D) Form a union grievance committee.

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The immediate next step for Mathew and the steward should be to complete a grievance form, which is the formal way of registering a complaint with the employer. The grievance form should contain all the relevant details of the grievance, including the basis of the seniority provisions, and the evidence that supports Mathew's claim. This form will be submitted to the employer, and the employer will be given a deadline to respond. If the employer does not satisfactorily resolve the grievance, then it can be taken to an arbitrator for resolution. It is not necessary to negotiate a last chance agreement or form a union grievance committee at this stage.

Mathew Has Been Working in a Production Company for the Past