Common use of Expedited Grievance Arbitration. Clause in Contracts

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (a) Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreement. The parties will use language from this section of the article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (b) The parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (c) The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (d) The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (e) The parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (f) Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (g) The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (h) At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (i) The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (j) The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing.

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (a) a. Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreement. The parties will use language from this section of the article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (b) b. The parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (c) c. The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (d) d. The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (e) e. The parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (f) f. Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (g) g. The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (h) h. At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (i) i. The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (j) j. The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing.

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (a) a. Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection Subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreementAgreement. The parties Parties will use language from this section Section of the article Article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (b) b. The parties Parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsectionSubsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (c) c. The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (d) d. The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (e) e. The parties Parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (f) f. Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (g) g. The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (h) h. At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (i) i. The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (j) j. The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties Parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing.

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (a) a. Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreement. The parties will use language from this section of the article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (b) b. The parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (c) c. The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (d) d. The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (e) e. The parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (f) f. Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (g) g. The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (h) h. At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (i) i. The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (j) The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing.

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (aA) Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreement. The parties will use language from this section of the article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (bB) The parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (cC) The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (dD) The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (eE) The parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (fF) Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (gG) The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (hH) At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (iI) The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (jJ) The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing.

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (a) Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreement. The parties will use language from this section of the article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (b) The parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (c) The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (d) The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (e) The parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (f) Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (g) The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (h) At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (i) The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (j) The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing.

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (a) a. Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreement. The parties will use language from this section of the article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (b) b. The parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (c) c. The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (d) d. The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (e) e. The parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (f) f. Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (g) g. The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (h) h. At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (i) i. The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (j) j. The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing. ARTICLE 13 - STEWARDS‌ Section 1. The Agency shall recognize two (2) Stewards selected from Agency employees to represent Agency employees. The Union shall immediately notify the Agency of the names of Stewards and their successors upon their selection. Section 2. Stewards may receive but not solicit, and may discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency, but only to such extent as it does not neglector interfere with the work and duties of the Stewards or with the work or duties of employees. Upon notice to their immediate supervisor, Stewards shall be granted reasonable time off during regularly scheduled working hours without loss of pay or other benefits to investigate grievances. If the permitted activities would interfere with either the Xxxxxxx'x or the grievant's duties, the direct supervisor(s) shall, within the next working day, arrange a mutually satisfactory time for the requested activities. Time spent in grievance activities without the proper notification and release by the supervisor(s) involved will be considered unauthorized leave without pay for both the Xxxxxxx and the grieving employee. Each Xxxxxxx shall maintain and furnish to their immediate supervisor, or on a monthly basis, a record of dates and times spent on the functions described in this Article. Section 3. The Agency agrees there shall be no reprisal, coercion, intimidation or discrimination against any Xxxxxxx for the conduct of the functions described in this Article. Section 4. At the Union's request and subject to the operating requirements of the Agency, Stewards for the Union shall be granted personal leave, accrued vacation leave, accrued compensatory time, or leave of absence without pay to attend the Union's Xxxxxxx training session.

Expedited Grievance Arbitration.. (a) A. Upon mutual agreement, the Employer and Union may agree to use the expedited arbitration process contained in this subsection for grievances that are timely and properly filed and subject to arbitration as provided for in this agreement. The parties will use language from this section of the article in the selection of the arbitrator, payment and all other conditions that apply to the hiring of an arbitrator as stated below. (b) B. The parties shall select an arbitrator by requesting the Employment Relations Board for a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have offices in Oregon and Washington and agree to work under the rules set forth in this subsection. The order of striking shall be determined by a coin flip. Each party shall have the right to alternately strike a total of three (3) names from the list with the remaining name on the list being the selected arbitrator. (c) C. The cost of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing party as stipulated by the arbitrator. (d) D. The use of the expedited arbitration process shall be determined at the time the parties schedule dates with the arbitrator. (e) E. The parties shall develop a stipulation of facts and affidavits and other time saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (f) F. Case presentation will be limited to opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral arguments. No post hearing briefs shall be filed and no court reporter transcripts shall be made. However, nothing prevents either party from keeping their own notes. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. (g) G. The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the parties. (h) H. At their discretion, the arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of hearing excluding weekends and holidays. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award. (i) I. The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrator. If the arbitrator determines a formal opinion is necessary, the award will be in summary fashion. (j) J. The arbitration award shall not establish a precedent for any current or future cases on the same or related subject unless the parties agree otherwise prior to the hearing.