Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. (a) Third Party Mediation If the grievance proceeds to Mediation, one jointly selected mediator shall meet with the Parties within five (5) days of the request. All materials and information relating to the dispute, and known to the parties at the time of mediation, shall be disclosed during the proceedings. The proceedings shall be conducted with a view to settling the dispute, and as such, are privileged. (i) The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be shared equally to the parties to the dispute. (ii) If the grievance is not settled at this stage, either party may decide to proceed to Arbitration.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. (a) Third Party Mediation If the grievance proceeds to Mediation, one jointly selected mediator shall meet with the Parties within five (5) days of the request. All materials and information relating to the dispute, dispute and known to the parties at the time of mediation, shall be disclosed during the proceedings. The proceedings shall be conducted with a view to settling the dispute, and as such, are privileged.
(i) The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be shared equally to the parties to the dispute.
(ii) If the grievance is not settled at this stage, either party may decide to proceed to Arbitration.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. (a) Third Party Mediation If the grievance proceeds to Mediation, one jointly selected mediator shall meet with the Parties within five (5) days of the request. All materials and information relating to the dispute, and known to the parties at the time of mediation, shall be disclosed during the proceedings. The proceedings shall be conducted with a view to settling the dispute, and as such, are privileged.
(i) The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be shared equally to the parties to the dispute.
(ii) If the grievance is not settled at this stage, either party may decide to proceed to Arbitration.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement