Common use of Expedited Alternative Dispute Resolution Clause in Contracts

Expedited Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the event no resolution is reached by the Union and the Contractor at Step 2, upon mutual agreement the parties may agree to submit the grievance to a mediator appointed by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) or another mutually agreed upon mediator for mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the issue(s) or if both Parties do not agree to submit the grievance to mediation, either party may request that the grievance be submitted to an arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of Step 4. Nothing done or said by the Parties or the mediator during the grievance mediation can be used in the arbitration proceeding. (a) If the grievance has been submitted but not adjusted under Step 2 or Step 3, either Party may request in writing, within seven (7) calendar days thereafter, that the grievance be submitted to an Arbitrator mutually agreed upon by them. The Contractor and Sub-Contractor of whatever tier and the involved Union shall attempt mutually to select an arbitrator, but if they are unable to do so, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) to provide them with a list of arbitrators from which the Arbitrator shall be selected. The rules of the (FMCS or whoever we designate) shall govern the conduct of the arbitration hearing. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all Parties. The fee and expenses of such Arbitration shall be borne equally by the Contractor and the involved Local Union(s). (b) Failure of the grieving party to adhere to the time limits established herein shall render the grievance null and void. The time limits established herein may be extended only by written consent of the parties involved at the particular step where the extension is agreed upon. The Arbitrator shall have the authority to make decisions only on issues presented to him/her. Also he/she shall not have authority to change, amend, add to or detract from any of the provisions of this PLA.

Expedited Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the event no resolution is reached by the Union and the Contractor at Step step 2, upon mutual agreement the parties may agree to submit the grievance to a mediator appointed by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) or another mutually agreed upon mediator for mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the issue(s) or if both Parties parties do not agree to submit the grievance to mediation, either party may request that the grievance be submitted to an arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of Step 4. Nothing done or said by the Parties parties or the mediator during the grievance mediation can be used in the arbitration proceeding. (a) If the grievance has been submitted but not adjusted under Step 2 or Step 3, either Party party may request in writing, within seven (7) calendar days thereafter, that the grievance be submitted to an Arbitrator mutually agreed upon by them. The Contractor and Sub-Contractor of whatever tier and the involved Union shall attempt mutually to select an arbitrator, but if they are unable to do so, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) American Arbitration Association to provide them with a list of arbitrators from which the Arbitrator shall be selected. The rules of the (FMCS American Arbitration Association or whoever we designate) shall govern the conduct of the arbitration hearing. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all Partiesparties. The fee and expenses of such Arbitration shall be borne equally by be the Contractor and the involved Local Union(s). (b) Failure of the grieving party to adhere to the time limits established herein shall render the grievance null and void. The time limits established herein may be extended only by written consent of the parties involved at the particular step where the extension is agreed upon. The Arbitrator shall have the authority to make decisions only on issues presented to him/her. Also he/she shall not have authority to change, amend, add to or detract from any of the provisions of this PLAAgreement.

Expedited Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the event no resolution is reached by the Union and the Contractor at Step 2, upon mutual agreement the parties may agree to submit the grievance to a mediator appointed by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) or another mutually agreed upon mediator for mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the issue(s) or if both Parties parties do not agree to submit the grievance to mediation, either party may request that the grievance be submitted to an arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of Step 4. Nothing done or said by the Parties parties or the mediator during the grievance mediation can be used in the arbitration proceeding. (a) If the grievance has been submitted but not adjusted under Step 2 or Step 3, either Party party may request in writing, within seven (7) calendar days thereafter, that the grievance be submitted to an Arbitrator mutually agreed upon by them. The Contractor and Sub-Sub- Contractor of whatever tier and the involved Union shall attempt mutually to select an arbitrator, but if they are unable to do so, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) American Arbitration Association to provide them with a list of arbitrators from which the Arbitrator shall be selected. The rules of the (FMCS American Arbitration Association or whoever we designateis designated) shall govern the conduct of the arbitration hearing. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all Partiesparties. The fee and expenses of such Arbitration shall be borne equally by be the Contractor and the involved Local Union(s). (b) Failure of the grieving party to adhere to the time limits established herein shall render the grievance null and void. The time limits established herein may be extended only by written consent of the parties involved at the particular step where the extension is agreed upon. The Arbitrator shall have the authority to make decisions only on issues presented to him/her. Also he/she shall not have authority to change, amend, add to or detract from any of the provisions of this PLAAgreement. (c) The PLA Administrator is considered a party in interest in all Steps of the Grievance Procedure and shall be copied on all correspondence and invited to all meetings concerning any issue. The PLA Administrator will monitor all proceedings and keep all Parties informed of the status of the grievance.

Expedited Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the event no resolution is reached by the Union and the Contractor at Step 2, upon mutual agreement the parties may agree to submit the grievance to a mediator appointed by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) or another mutually agreed upon mediator for mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the issue(s) or if both Parties do not agree to submit the grievance to mediation, either party may request that the grievance be submitted to an arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of Step 4. Nothing done or said by the Parties or the mediator during the grievance mediation can be used in the arbitration proceeding. (a) If the grievance has been submitted but not adjusted under Step 2 or Step 3, either Party may request in writing, within seven (7) calendar days thereafter, that the grievance be submitted to an Arbitrator mutually agreed upon by them. The Contractor and Sub-Contractor subcontractor of whatever tier and the involved Union shall attempt mutually to select an arbitrator, but if they are unable to do so, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) to provide them with a list of arbitrators from which the Arbitrator shall be selected. The rules of the FMCS (FMCS or whoever we the Parties mutually designate) shall govern the conduct of the arbitration hearing. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all Parties. The fee and expenses of such Arbitration shall be borne equally by the Contractor and the involved Local Union(s). (b) Failure of the grieving party to adhere to the time limits established herein shall render the grievance null and void. The time limits established herein may be extended only by written consent of the parties involved at the particular step where the extension is agreed upon. The Arbitrator shall have the authority to make decisions only on issues presented to him/her. Also he/she shall not have authority to change, amend, add to or detract from any of the provisions of this PLA.

Expedited Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the event no resolution is reached by the Union and the Contractor at Step 2, upon mutual agreement the parties may agree to submit the grievance to a mediator appointed by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) or another mutually agreed upon mediator for mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the issue(s) or if both Parties do not agree to submit the grievance to mediation, either party may request that the grievance be submitted to an arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of Step 4. Nothing done or said by the Parties or the mediator during the grievance mediation can be used in the arbitration proceeding. (a) If the grievance has been submitted but not adjusted under Step 2 or Step 3, either Party may request in writing, within seven (7) calendar days thereafter, that the grievance be submitted to an Arbitrator mutually agreed upon by them. The Contractor and Sub-Contractor of whatever tier and the involved Union shall attempt mutually to select an arbitrator, but if they are unable to do so, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) to provide them with a list of arbitrators from which the Arbitrator shall be selected. The rules of the (FMCS or whoever we designate) shall govern the conduct of the arbitration hearing. ., The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all Parties. The fee and expenses of such Arbitration shall be borne equally by the Contractor and the involved Local Union(s). (b) Failure of the grieving party to adhere to the time limits established herein shall render the grievance null and void. The time limits established herein may be extended only by written consent of the parties involved at the particular step where the extension is agreed upon. The Arbitrator shall have the authority to make decisions only on issues presented to him/her. Also he/she shall not have authority to change, amend, add to or detract from any of the provisions of this PLA.

Expedited Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the event no resolution is reached by the Union and the Contractor at Step 2, upon mutual agreement the parties may agree to submit the grievance to a mediator appointed by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) or another mutually agreed upon mediator for mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the issue(s) or if both Parties do not agree to submit the grievance to mediation, either party may request that the grievance be submitted to an arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of Step 4. Nothing done or said by the Parties or the mediator during the grievance mediation can be used in the arbitration proceeding. (a) If the grievance has been submitted but not adjusted under Step 2 or Step 3, either Party may request in writing, within seven (7) calendar days thereafter, that the grievance be submitted to an Arbitrator mutually agreed upon by them. The Contractor and Sub-Contractor of whatever tier and the involved Union shall attempt mutually to select an arbitrator, but if they are unable to do so, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) to provide them with a list of arbitrators from which the Arbitrator shall be selected. The rules of the (FMCS or whoever we designate) shall govern the conduct of the arbitration hearing. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all Parties. The fee and expenses of such Arbitration shall be borne equally by the Contractor and the involved Local Union(s). (b) Failure of the grieving party to adhere to the time limits established herein shall render the grievance null and void. The time limits established herein may be extended only by written consent of the parties involved at the particular step where the extension is agreed upon. The Arbitrator shall have the authority to make decisions only on issues presented to him/her. Also Also, he/she shall not have authority to change, amend, add to or detract from any of the provisions of this PLA.