Common use of Alternative Resolution Methods Clause in Contracts

Alternative Resolution Methods. Any time during the grievance process, by mutual consent, the parties may use alternative mediation methods to resolve a grievance. If the parties agree to mediation, the time frames in this Article are suspended. If mediation does not result in a resolution, within fifteen (15) days of the last mediation session the Union may return to the grievance process and the time frames resume. Any expenses and fees of mediation will be shared equally by the parties. The proceedings of any alternative dispute resolution process will not be reported or recorded in any manner, except for agreements that may be reached by the parties during the course of the meeting. Statements made by or to any party or other participant in the meeting may not later be introduced as evidence, may not be made known to an arbitrator or hearings examiner at a hearing, and may not be construed for any purpose as an admission against interest, unless they are independently admissible.

Alternative Resolution Methods. Any time during the grievance process, by mutual consent, the parties may use alternative mediation methods to resolve a grievance. If the parties agree to mediation, the time frames in this Article are suspended. If mediation does not result in a resolution, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the last mediation session session, the Union may return to the grievance process and the time frames timeframes resume. Any expenses and fees of mediation will be shared equally by the parties. The proceedings of any alternative dispute resolution process will not be reported or recorded in any manner, except for agreements that may be reached by the parties during the course of the meeting. Statements made by or to any party or other participant in the meeting may not later be introduced as evidence, may not be made known to an arbitrator or hearings examiner at a hearing, and may not be construed for any purpose as an admission against interest, unless they are independently admissible.

Alternative Resolution Methods. Any time during the grievance process, by mutual consent, the parties may use alternative mediation methods to resolve a grievance. If the parties agree to mediation, the time frames in this Article are suspended. If mediation does not result in a resolution, within fifteen (15) days of the last mediation session the Union may return to the grievance process and the time frames timeframes resume. Any expenses and fees of mediation will be shared equally by the parties. The proceedings of any alternative dispute resolution process will not be reported or recorded in any manner, except for agreements that may be reached by the parties during the course of the meeting. Statements made by or to any party or other participant in the meeting may not later be introduced as evidence, may not be made known to an arbitrator or hearings examiner at a hearing, and may not be construed for any purpose as an admission against interest, unless they are independently admissible.

Alternative Resolution Methods. Any time during the grievance process, by mutual consent, the parties may use alternative mediation methods to resolve a grievance. If the parties agree to mediation, the time frames in this Article are suspended. If mediation does not result in a resolution, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the last mediation session the Union may return to the grievance process and the time frames timeframes resume. Any expenses and fees of mediation will be shared equally by the parties. The proceedings of any alternative dispute resolution process will not be reported or recorded in any manner, except for agreements that may be reached by the parties during the course of the meeting. Statements made by or to any party or other participant in the meeting may not later be introduced as evidence, may not be made known to an arbitrator or hearings examiner at a hearing, and may not be construed for any purpose as an admission against interest, unless they are independently admissible.