Dispute Resolution; Mediation. A. In the event that full tentative agreement is not reached within forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the expiration (or reopened, if applicable) date, the parties mutually agree to first call upon and meet with a Mediator appointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) for the purpose of mediation. If such service by FMCS is not available, the parties mutually agree to obtain the services of another mutually agreed upon mediation service such as the American Arbitration Association. Any costs for the use of such mediation service shall be shared equally by the parties. B. The dispute resolution procedure shall be deemed exhausted either: 1. at the expiration of the AGREEMENT; or 2. when either party declares that mediation was unable to result in a settlement, whichever date is the last date.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Dispute Resolution; Mediation.
A. In the event that full tentative agreement is not reached within forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the expiration (or reopened, if applicable) date, the parties mutually agree to first call upon and meet with a Mediator appointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) for the purpose of mediation. If such service by FMCS is not available, the parties mutually agree to obtain the services of another mutually agreed upon mediation service such as the American Arbitration Association. Any costs for the use of such mediation service shall be shared equally by the parties.
B. The dispute resolution procedure shall be deemed exhausted either:
1. at the expiration of the AGREEMENT; or
2. when either party declares that mediation was unable to result in a settlement, whichever date is the last date.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
