Common use of Conciliation Committee Clause in Contracts

Conciliation Committee. Step Two - If, within ten (10) working days after the response has been served, the parties fail to meet, or if the grievance is not settled, then the aggrieved party may proceed to Step Two, by delivering or mailing, within five (5) working days thereafter, a written demand, which shall include a statement of the particulars of the claim, upon the other party and upon the International Representative of the IATSE and CSATF. If neither party requests a Step Two conciliation meeting, then the aggrieved party may proceed directly to Step Three regarding expedited or regular arbitration, by serving a written demand upon the other party within the time periods set forth above. Failure of the aggrieved party to so serve such demand for a Step Two conciliation meeting or an arbitration shall constitute a waiver of the claim, unless the parties mutually stipulate otherwise in Step One. If a demand for Step Two is so served, the grievance shall be brought before the Conciliation Committee as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty (20) working days following the receipt of such notice. The Conciliation Committee shall consist of an International Representative of the IATSE and a representative of CSATF. The parties to the grievance shall be present and shall be responsible for the presentation of their own position at such time and place. If the aggrieved party fails to appear, then the grievance shall be considered as waived. If the responding party fails to appear, then the aggrieved party shall be entitled to proceed with the presentation of its position, and the Conciliation Committee, upon presentation of evidence showing a contract violation, shall have the authority to and shall issue an immediate final and binding award in favor of the aggrieved party, including an appropriate remedy. If either party intends to appear, but does not intend to present any facts or arguments as to a defense or as to the claim, then such party shall so notify the other party as to such intention at least three (3) days prior to the conciliation meeting. In any event, either party may, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the Conciliation Committee meeting, cancel such Conciliation Committee meeting and the aggrieved party may proceed directly to arbitration under Step Three. The AMPTP and the IATSE shall adopt written rules and procedures which shall be designed to xxxxxx to the maximum extent possible the exploratory and conciliatory nature of Step Two of this procedure. The Conciliation Committee shall, at the beginning of the meeting, assist the parties in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties, identified as the Producer and the Union, are able to resolve the grievance with the assistance of the Conciliation Committee, the Conciliation Committee shall reduce the resolution of the grievance to writing as a binding determination on all parties. Such a determination shall be signed by the parties. If the dispute is not resolved as provided above, then both parties at that time must declare whether they will be bound by a decision of the Conciliation Committee. If both parties agree to be bound, then the Conciliation Committee shall hear the evidence and arguments of the parties and shall render a decision, which may include a “no decision” award, which shall be final and binding on all the parties, including any individual grievant. Disputes involving jurisdiction or technological changes shall be specifically excluded from the jurisdiction of the Conciliation Committee. The Conciliation Committee shall have the right, upon written request of either party, to refer the dispute back to the parties, without prejudice to the merits and without expanding the time limits for the filing of a grievance or a response, if the Conciliation Committee is of the opinion that either the written grievance or response does not meet the requirements set forth in Step One. Step Three - If the parties do not agree that the Conciliation Committee’s recommendation will be final and binding on them or if the parties fail to resolve the grievance, or if the Conciliation Committee has issued a “no decision” award, then the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration or regular arbitration as provided below:

Conciliation Committee. Step Two - If, within ten (10) working days after the response has been served, the parties fail to meet, or if the grievance is not settled, then the aggrieved party may proceed to Step Two, by delivering or mailing, within five (5) working days thereafter, a written demand, which shall include a statement of the particulars of the claim, upon the other party and upon the International Representative of the IATSE and CSATF. If neither party requests a Step Two conciliation meeting, then the aggrieved party may proceed directly to Step Three regarding expedited or regular arbitration, by serving a written demand upon the other party within the time periods set forth above. Failure of the aggrieved party to so serve such demand for a Step Two conciliation meeting or an arbitration shall constitute a waiver of the claim, unless the parties mutually stipulate otherwise in Step One. If a demand for Step Two is so served, the grievance shall be brought before the Conciliation Committee as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty (20) working days following the receipt of such notice. The Conciliation Committee shall consist of an International Representative of the IATSE and a representative of CSATF. The parties to the grievance shall be present and shall be responsible for the presentation of their own position at such time and place. If the aggrieved party fails to appear, then the grievance shall be considered as waived. If the responding party fails to appear, then the aggrieved party shall be entitled to proceed with the presentation of its position, and the Conciliation Committee, upon presentation of evidence showing a contract violation, shall have the authority to and shall issue an immediate final and binding award in favor of the aggrieved party, including an appropriate remedy. If either party intends to appear, but does not intend to present any facts or arguments as to a defense or as to the claim, then such party shall so notify the other party as to such intention at least three (3) days prior to the conciliation meeting. In any event, either party may, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the Conciliation Committee meeting, cancel such Conciliation Committee meeting and the aggrieved party may proceed directly to arbitration under Step Three. The AMPTP and the IATSE shall adopt written rules and procedures which shall be designed to xxxxxx to the maximum extent possible the exploratory and conciliatory nature of Step Two of this procedure. The Conciliation Committee shall, at the beginning of the meeting, assist the parties in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties, identified as the Producer and the Union, are able to resolve the grievance with the assistance of the Conciliation Committee, the Conciliation Committee shall reduce the resolution of the grievance to writing as a binding determination on all parties. Such a determination shall be signed by the parties. If the dispute is not resolved as provided above, then both parties at that time must declare whether they will be bound by a decision of the Conciliation Committee. If both parties agree to be bound, then the Conciliation Committee shall hear the evidence and arguments of the parties and shall render a decision, which may include a “"no decision” " award, which shall be final and binding on all the parties, including any individual grievant. Disputes involving jurisdiction or technological changes shall be specifically excluded from the jurisdiction of the Conciliation Committee. The Conciliation Committee shall have the right, upon written request of either party, to refer the dispute back to the parties, without prejudice to the merits and without expanding the time limits for the filing of a grievance or a response, if the Conciliation Committee is of the opinion that either the written grievance or response does not meet the requirements set forth in Step One. Step Three - If the parties do not agree that the Conciliation Committee’s 's recommendation will be final and binding on them or if the parties fail to resolve the grievance, or if the Conciliation Committee has issued a “"no decision” " award, then the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration or regular arbitration as provided below:

Conciliation Committee. Step Two - If, within ten (10) working days after the response has been served, the parties fail to meet, or if the grievance is not settled, then the aggrieved party may proceed to Step Two, by delivering or mailing, within five (5) working days thereafter, a written demand, which shall include a statement of the particulars of the claim, upon the other party and upon the International Representative of the IATSE and CSATF. If neither party requests a Step Two conciliation meeting, then the aggrieved party may proceed directly to Step Three regarding expedited or regular arbitration, by serving a written demand upon the other party within the time periods set forth above. Failure of the aggrieved party to so serve such demand for a Step Two conciliation meeting or an arbitration shall constitute a waiver of the claim, unless the parties mutually stipulate otherwise in Step One. If a demand for Step Two 2 is so served, the grievance shall be brought before the Conciliation Committee as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty (20) working days following the receipt of such notice. The Conciliation Committee shall consist of an International Representative of the IATSE and a representative of CSATF. In a grievance involving an employer engaged exclusively in the operation of film processing laboratories and Local #700 (formerly Local #683) on behalf of employees of such laboratories, the provisions of the Step Two conciliation meeting shall be as set forth in the Producer - I.A.T.S.E. and M.P.T.A.A.C. Laboratory Film/Video Technicians and Cinetechnicians, Local #700 Agreement. The parties to the grievance shall be present and shall be responsible for the presentation of their own position at such time and place. If the aggrieved party fails to appear, then the grievance shall be considered as waived. If the responding party fails to appear, then the aggrieved party shall be entitled to proceed with the presentation of its position, and the Conciliation Committee, upon presentation of evidence showing a contract violation, shall have the authority to and shall issue an immediate final and binding award in favor of the aggrieved party, including an appropriate remedy. If either party intends to appear, but does not intend to present any facts or arguments as to a defense or as to the claim, then such party shall so notify the other party as to such intention at least three (3) days prior to the conciliation meeting. In any event, either party may, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the Conciliation Committee meeting, cancel such Conciliation Committee meeting and the aggrieved party may proceed directly to arbitration under Step Three. The AMPTP and the IATSE shall adopt written rules and procedures which shall be designed to xxxxxx to the maximum extent possible the exploratory and conciliatory nature of Step Two of this procedure. The Conciliation Committee shall, at the beginning of the meeting, assist the parties in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties, identified as the Producer and the Union, are able to resolve the grievance with the assistance of the Conciliation Committee, the Conciliation Committee shall reduce the resolution of the grievance to writing as a binding determination on all parties. Such a determination shall be signed by the parties. If the dispute is not resolved as provided above, then both parties at that time must declare whether they will be bound by a decision of the Conciliation Committee. If both parties agree to be bound, then the Conciliation Committee shall hear the evidence and arguments of the parties and shall render a decision, which may include a “"no decision” " award, which shall be final and binding on all the parties, including any individual grievant. Disputes involving jurisdiction or technological changes shall be specifically excluded from the jurisdiction of the Conciliation Committee. The Conciliation Committee shall have the right, upon written request of either party, to refer the dispute back to the parties, without prejudice to the merits and without expanding the time limits for the filing of a grievance or a response, if the Conciliation Committee is of the opinion that either the written grievance or response does not meet the requirements set forth in Step One. Step Three - If the parties do not agree that the Conciliation Committee’s 's recommendation will be final and binding on them or if the parties fail to resolve the grievance, or if the Conciliation Committee has issued a “"no decision” " award, then the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration or regular arbitration as provided below:

Conciliation Committee. Step Two - If, within ten (10) working days after the response has been served, the parties fail to meet, or if the grievance is not settled, then the aggrieved party may proceed to Step Two, by delivering or mailing, within five (5) working days thereafter, a written demand, which shall include a statement of the particulars of the claim, upon the other party and upon the International Representative of the IATSE and CSATF. If neither party requests a Step Two conciliation meeting, then the aggrieved party may proceed directly to Step Three regarding expedited or regular arbitration, by serving a written demand upon the other party within the time periods set forth above. Failure of the aggrieved party to so serve such demand for a Step Two conciliation meeting or an arbitration shall constitute a waiver of the claim, unless the parties mutually stipulate otherwise in Step One. If a demand for Step Two is so served, the grievance shall be brought before the Conciliation Committee as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty (20) working days following the receipt of such notice. The Conciliation Committee shall consist of an International Representative of the IATSE and a representative of CSATF. The parties to the grievance shall be present and shall be responsible for the presentation of their own position at such time and place. If the aggrieved party fails to appear, then the grievance shall be considered as waived. If the responding party fails to appear, then the aggrieved party shall be entitled to proceed with the presentation of its position, and the Conciliation Committee, upon presentation of evidence showing a contract violation, shall have the authority to and shall issue an immediate final and binding award in favor of the aggrieved party, including an appropriate remedy. If either party intends to appear, but does not intend to present any facts or arguments as to a defense or as to the claim, then such party shall so notify the other party as to such intention at least three (3) days prior to the conciliation meeting. In any event, either party may, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the Conciliation Committee meeting, cancel such Conciliation Committee meeting and the aggrieved party may proceed directly to arbitration under Step Three. The AMPTP and the IATSE shall adopt written rules and procedures which shall be designed to xxxxxx to the maximum extent possible the exploratory and conciliatory nature of Step Two of this procedure. The Conciliation Committee shall, at the beginning of the meeting, assist the parties in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties, identified as the Producer and the Union, are able to resolve the grievance with the assistance of the Conciliation Committee, the Conciliation Committee shall reduce the resolution of the grievance to writing as a binding determination on all parties. Such a determination shall be signed by the parties. If the dispute is not resolved as provided above, then both parties at that time must declare whether they will be bound by a decision of the Conciliation Committee. If both parties agree to be bound, then the Conciliation Committee shall hear the evidence and arguments of the parties and shall render a decision, which may include a “"no decision” " award, which shall be final and binding on all the parties, including any individual grievant. Disputes involving jurisdiction or technological changes shall be specifically excluded from the jurisdiction of the Conciliation Committee. The Conciliation Committee shall have the right, upon written request of either party, to refer the dispute back to the parties, without prejudice to the merits and without expanding the time limits for the filing of a grievance or a response, if the Conciliation Committee is of the opinion that either the written grievance or response does not meet the requirements set forth in Step One. Step Three - If the parties do not agree that the Conciliation Committee’s 's recommendation will be final and binding on them or if the parties fail to resolve the grievance, or if the Conciliation Committee has issued a “"no decision” " award, then the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration or regular arbitration as provided below:

Conciliation Committee. Step Two - If, within ten (10) working days after the response has been served, the parties fail to meet, or if the grievance is not settled, then the aggrieved party may proceed to Step Two, by delivering or mailing, within five (5) working days thereafter, a written demand, which shall include a statement of the particulars of the claim, upon the other party and upon the International Representative of the IATSE and CSATF. If neither party requests a Step Two conciliation meeting, then the aggrieved party may proceed directly to Step Three regarding expedited or regular arbitration, by serving a written demand upon the other party within the time periods set forth above. Failure of the aggrieved party to so serve such demand for a Step Two conciliation meeting or an arbitration shall constitute a waiver of the claim, unless the parties mutually stipulate otherwise in Step One. If a demand for Step Two 2 is so served, the grievance shall be brought before the Conciliation Committee as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty (20) working days following the receipt of such notice. The Conciliation Committee shall consist of an International Representative of the IATSE and a representative of CSATF. In a grievance involving an employer engaged exclusively in the operation of film processing laboratories (including Metro-Xxxxxxx-Xxxxx Laboratory) and Film/Video Technicians, Local 683, the provisions of the Step Two conciliation meeting shall be as set forth in the Local 683 Agreement. The parties to the grievance shall be present and shall be responsible for the presentation of their own position at such time and place. If the aggrieved party fails to appear, then the grievance shall be considered as waived. If the responding party fails to appear, then the aggrieved party shall be entitled to proceed with the presentation of its position, and the Conciliation Committee, upon presentation of evidence showing a contract violation, shall have the authority to and shall issue an immediate final and binding award in favor of the aggrieved party, including an appropriate remedy. If either party intends to appear, but does not intend to present any facts or arguments as to a defense or as to the claim, then such party shall so notify the other party as to such intention at least three (3) days prior to the conciliation meeting. In any event, either party may, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the Conciliation Committee meeting, cancel such Conciliation Committee meeting and the aggrieved party may proceed directly to arbitration under Step Three. The AMPTP and the IATSE shall adopt written rules and procedures which shall be designed to xxxxxx to the maximum extent possible the exploratory and conciliatory nature of Step Two of this procedure. The Conciliation Committee shall, at the beginning of the meeting, assist the parties in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties, identified as the Producer and the Union, are able to resolve the grievance with the assistance of the Conciliation Committee, the Conciliation Committee shall reduce the resolution of the grievance to writing as a binding determination on all parties. Such a determination shall be signed by the parties. If the dispute is not resolved as provided above, then both parties at that time must declare whether they will be bound by a decision of the Conciliation Committee. If both parties agree to be bound, then the Conciliation Committee shall hear the evidence and arguments of the parties and shall render a decision, which may include a “"no decision” " award, which shall be final and binding on all the parties, including any individual grievant. Disputes involving jurisdiction or technological changes shall be specifically excluded from the jurisdiction of the Conciliation Committee. The Conciliation Committee shall have the right, upon written request of either party, to refer the dispute back to the parties, without prejudice to the merits and without expanding the time limits for the filing of a grievance or a response, if the Conciliation Committee is of the opinion that either the written grievance or response does not meet the requirements set forth in Step One. Step Three - If the parties do not agree that the Conciliation Committee’s 's recommendation will be final and binding on them or if the parties fail to resolve the grievance, or if the Conciliation Committee has issued a “"no decision” " award, then the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration or regular arbitration as provided below:

Conciliation Committee. Step Two - If, within ten (10) working days after the response has been served, the parties fail to meet, or if the grievance is not settled, then the aggrieved party may proceed to Step Two, by delivering or mailing, within five (5) working days thereafter, a written demand, which shall include a statement of the particulars of the claim, upon the other party and upon the International Representative of the IATSE and CSATF. If neither party requests a Step Two conciliation meeting, then the aggrieved party may proceed directly to Step Three regarding expedited or regular arbitration, by serving a written demand upon the other party within the time periods set forth above. Failure of the aggrieved party to so serve such demand for a Step Two conciliation meeting or an arbitration shall constitute a waiver of the claim, unless the parties mutually stipulate otherwise in Step One. If a demand for Step Two is so served, the grievance shall be brought before the Conciliation Committee as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty (20) working days following the receipt of such notice. The Conciliation Committee shall consist of an International Representative of the IATSE and a representative of CSATF. The parties to the grievance shall be present and shall be responsible for the presentation of their own position at such time and place. If the aggrieved party fails to appear, then the grievance shall be considered as waived. If the responding party fails to appear, then the aggrieved party shall be entitled to proceed with the presentation of its position, and the Conciliation Committee, upon presentation of evidence showing a contract violation, shall have the authority to and shall issue an immediate final and binding award in favor of the aggrieved party, including an appropriate remedy. If either party intends to appear, but does not intend to present any facts or arguments as to a defense or as to the claim, then such party shall so notify the other party as to such intention at least three (3) days prior to the conciliation meeting. In any event, either party may, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the Conciliation Committee meeting, cancel such Conciliation Committee meeting and the aggrieved party may proceed directly to arbitration under Step Three. The AMPTP and the IATSE shall adopt written rules and procedures which shall be designed to xxxxxx to the maximum extent possible the exploratory and conciliatory nature of Step Two of this procedure. The Conciliation Committee shall, at the beginning of the meeting, assist the parties in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties, identified as the Producer and the Union, are able to resolve the grievance with the assistance of the Conciliation Committee, the Conciliation Committee shall reduce the resolution of the grievance to writing as a binding determination on all parties. Such a determination shall be signed by the parties. If the dispute is not resolved as provided above, then both parties at that time must declare whether they will be bound by a decision of the Conciliation Committee. If both parties agree to be bound, then the Conciliation Committee shall hear the evidence and arguments of the parties and shall render a decision, which may include a “no decision” award, which shall be final and binding on all the parties, including any individual grievant. Disputes involving jurisdiction or technological changes shall be specifically excluded from the jurisdiction of the Conciliation Committee. The Conciliation Committee shall have the right, upon written request of either party, to refer the dispute back to the parties, without prejudice to the merits and without expanding the time limits for the filing of a grievance or a response, if the Conciliation Committee is of the opinion that either the written grievance or response does not meet the requirements set forth in Step One. Step Three - If the parties do not agree that the Conciliation Committee’s recommendation will be final and binding on them or if the parties fail to resolve the grievance, or if the Conciliation Committee has issued a “no decision” award, then the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration or regular arbitration as provided below: