Grievance Arbitration Procedures. All claims, disputes or grievances whatsoever of whatever kind or nature arising between the parties shall be adjusted by the Union and the Employer. If such disputes are not adjusted within five (5) days, then the matter shall be submitted to arbitration, to an arbitrator mutually agreed upon, failing which, then to the New Jersey State Public Employer Relation Commission for designation of the arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding and the appropriate proceedings or judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction may enforce any award, decision or findings of the arbitrator. The cost of such arbitration shall be borne by the losing party.
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