Common use of ADJUSTMENT AND ARBITRATION Clause in Contracts

ADJUSTMENT AND ARBITRATION. (a) An Adjustment Board consisting of two repre­ sentatives of the Union and two representatives of the Employer holding Union contracts shall be constituted for the purpose of passing on all disputes, claims and grievances pertaining to this Contract that arise between the parties regarding the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement which cannot be settled between the Union and the particular Employer or Employers involved. Wage claims not involving the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section. Matters referred to the Adjustment Board shall be taken up by the Board within 48 hours. If the Board is unable to reach a majority decision within 10 days the matter then shall be submitted to arbitration. In the event the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within 48 hours the matter shall be referred to the State Mediation and Conciliation Service, who shall appoint an arbitrator for decision. The decision of the arbitrator within the scope of submission shall be final and binding. No arbitrator shall be chosen to serve in two consecutive arbitrations unless by mutual consent of the parties. Neither the Board of Adjustment nor the arbitrator shall have authority to negotiate a new agreement. The expense of any proceedings provided for herein shall be borne equally by the parties. The arbitrator shall not have the right to alter, amend, delete from or add to any of the terms of this Agreement.

ADJUSTMENT AND ARBITRATION. (a) An Adjustment Board consisting of two repre­ sentatives of the Union and two representatives of the Employer holding Union contracts shall be constituted for the purpose of passing on all disputes, claims and grievances pertaining to this Contract that arise between the parties regarding the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement which cannot be settled between the Union and the particular Employer or Employers involved. Wage W age claims not involving the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section. Matters referred to the Adjustment Board shall be taken up by the Board within 48 hours. If the Board is unable to reach a majority decision within 10 days the matter then shall be submitted to arbitration. In the event the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within 48 hours the matter shall be referred to the State Mediation and Conciliation Service, who shall appoint an arbitrator for decision. The decision of the arbitrator within the scope of submission shall be final and binding. No arbitrator shall be chosen to serve in two consecutive arbitrations unless by mutual consent of the parties. Neither the Board of Adjustment nor the arbitrator shall have authority to negotiate a new agreement. The expense of any proceedings provided for herein shall be borne equally by the parties. The arbitrator shall not have the right to alter, amend, delete from or add to any of the terms of this Agreement.