Alternate Dispute Resolution Process. a) If a satisfactory settlement cannot be effected at step 2, the parties will meet within 30 calendar days to determine one of the following dispute resolution mechanisms: Mediation, Expedited Arbitration, Single Arbitrator or Full Panel Arbitration. b) Should the parties mutually agree to grievance mediation, the grievance will be mediated. In the event the grievance was not successfully resolved through grievance mediation, the Union, within 30 calendar days, will inform the employer in writing of the decision to advance the grievance to arbitration. The parties will meet as per Article 6. 7 a) to determine the type of Arbitration. Failure to meet the time limit will result in the grievance being withdrawn and no further action can be taken on the matter. c) Notwithstanding the above, by mutual agreement, expedited arbitration may be used after Step 1 of the grievance procedure.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
