Immediate Arbitration Sample Clauses

Immediate Arbitration. Either party may waive the time limits specified herein and proceed to immediate arbitration in any case where either party alleges the other is threatening to take an action in violation of this Agreement in so short a period of time as to disallow the other party from proceeding within said time limits. Proceeding to arbitration under this section shall be by mutual agreement, and such agreement shall not be withheld by either party arbitrarily. In any such case, the Arbitrator shall have no power to add to or subtract from the provisions of this Agreement or of the Personnel Rules, but shall have power to issue an order to the party initiating the grievance to abide by the normal time limits provided in this Article. An Arbitrator to hear such case shall be selected by the parties from a panel of three
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Immediate Arbitration. Either party may waive the time limits specified herein and proceed to immediate arbitration in any case where either party alleges the other is threatening to take an action in violation of this MOU, which could result in irreparable injury, in so short a period of time as to disallow the other party from proceeding within said time limits and in circumstances where an arbitrator acting under the usual time limits should not effect an adequate remedy. In any such case, the arbitrator shall have full equitable powers to frame a decision, including an order to the party initiating the grievance to abide by the time limits provided in this section or for a restraining order against the party threatening the action, or any other form of arbitration order that would resolve the matter in an equitable and just manner.
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Immediate Arbitration. A. The DSA may waive the grievance procedure time limits specified in this Section and proceed to Immediate Arbitration in any case where the DSA alleges that the County is in violation of this Agreement in so short a period of time as to disallow the DSA from proceeding within the time limits of this Section. That is, the situation is one where damages or back pay is not an appropriate remedy, one of "irreparable injury". For example, grievances involving disciplinary actions where there is a loss of pay, compensation claims, and the like will not be processed under the provisions of this section. However, the method of proceeding to Immediate Arbitration must be done consistent with the following provisions. B. The affected employee(s), or the DSA, must first attempt to resolve the matter by meeting with the appropriate supervisor/manager, at the Division level. C. If the matter is not resolved, the DSA only may file a demand for Immediate Arbitration. D. The arbitration shall take place no earlier than the fifteenth (15th) day following the request by the DSA for such Immediate Arbitration, unless otherwise mutually agreed. During the two week period (fourteen calendar days) immediately following the request for Immediate Arbitration, the responding party shall have the opportunity to attempt to resolve the dispute. E. Where the County is the responding party, the Sheriff and Employee Relations Officer, or their designated representatives jointly, shall have the opportunity to meet with or otherwise communicate with appropriate DSA representatives, in an attempt to resolve the dispute. At this meeting the parties shall provide to each other as much information pertinent to this case as is reasonably possible. F. Once the request for Immediate Arbitration is filed, the parties shall (even though dispute resolution discussions are going on during the two week period) attempt to agree upon a neutral arbitrator and to obtain a date for arbitration hearing as soon as possible immediately following the two week period. G. The parties will attempt to have a standing list of available Immediate Arbitrators. If the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, the parties shall obtain a list of five (5) names from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. Each party may strike one name from the list and of those arbitrators remaining on the list, the arbitrator who can first hear the matter shall be selected. The parties may, by mutual agreement, use another...
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Immediate Arbitration. Either party may waive the time limits specified herein and proceed to immediate arbitration in any case where either party alleges the other is threatening to take an action in violation of this Agreement in so short a period of time as to disallow the other party from proceeding within said time limits. Proceeding to arbitration under this section shall be by mutual agreement, and such agreement shall not be withheld by either party arbitrarily. In any such case, the Arbitrator shall have no power to add to or subtract from the provisions of this Agreement or of the Personnel Rules, but shall have power to issue an order to the party initiating the grievance to abide by the normal time limits provided in this Article. An Arbitrator to hear such case shall be selected by the parties from a panel of three (3) arbitrators mutually agreed upon when the provisions of this Section E are invoked. The first Arbitrator, in designated order from the panel, available within a 48-hour period shall be selected. No post-hearing briefs shall be permitted, and the Arbitrator shall render a decision at the conclusion of the hearing.
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Immediate Arbitration. 1. Any party may waive the grievance procedure time limits specified in this grievance procedure and proceed to immediate arbitration in any case where the party alleges that a situation presents an imminent danger to the health and/or safety of any person, or which will immediately and seriously impede the effective operation of the Department in carrying out its law enforcement or custodial responsibilities. However, the method of proceeding to Immediate Arbitration must be done consistent with the following provisions. 2. The arbitration shall take place no earlier than five (5) calendar days and no later than ten (10) calendar days following the request by the grieving party for such “Immediate Arbitration” unless otherwise mutually agreed. During the five (5) day period immediately following the request for Immediate Arbitration, the responding party shall have the opportunity to attempt to resolve the dispute. 3. Once the request for Immediate Arbitration is filed, the parties shall (even though dispute resolution discussions are going on during the five (5) day period) attempt to secure a hearing date and time with the previously appointed arbitrator. If the selected arbitrator is not available, he/she shall appoint an arbitrator to preside over the request for immediate arbitration. The parties are free to mutually agree upon an immediate arbitrator through any other process or agreement. 4. In the case of Immediate Arbitration, the arbitrator selected to decide the dispute or grievance shall have the full and equitable power to frame a decision, including an order to the party initiating the dispute or grievance to abide by the time limits provided in the grievance procedure, or a restraining order against the other party threatening the action or any other form of arbitration order that would resolve the matter in an equitable and just manner. 5. Unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, closing argument shall be presented orally and there shall be a “bench” decision. 6. The parties shall attempt to have the arbitration proceedings completed as quickly as possible, including by meeting nights and weekends, if at all possible.
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Immediate Arbitration. 8.5.1 In cases of alleged irreparable injury, the Association (only) may invoke “immediate arbitration.” The purpose of this provision is to have a determination by the arbitrator of the propriety or impropriety of the intended action before the action/omission occurs. The parties shall, by mutual agreement, or “striking”, choose an arbitrator within five (5) workdays of the grievance reaching Step 2, or use the usual “striking” procedures and timelines if the action is stayed pending a decision. 8.5.2 There shall be oral argument after the evidence is submitted. Post hearing briefs may be submitted by mutual agreement. Pre-hearing briefs may be submitted at the option of either party.
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Immediate Arbitration. If the Association and the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, agree in writing, the grievance may be brought directly to arbitration.
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  • Step 4 - Arbitration a. If the Union is dissatisfied with the written decision at Step 2 or if the mediation is not successful, within twenty-five (25) days of the Step 2 meeting, the Union may advance the grievance to arbitration. Only the Union (not an individual Bargaining Unit Faculty member) may process a grievance to arbitration. b. Within thirty (30) days of notice of proceeding to arbitration, the Union and the College shall select an impartial third party to be Arbitrator. In the event the parties cannot agree on the selection of an impartial third party, they shall request a list of Arbitrators from Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. c. Within five (5) days of receipt of the list, the parties shall alternately strike names from the list until one name remains. The person whose name remains shall be the Arbitrator. d. Each party shall bear the expense of preparing and presenting its own case. The costs of the arbitration proceedings, including compensation, fees and expenses of the Arbitrator, and the cost of any hearing transcript, shall be borne equally by the College and the Union. Unless otherwise mutually agreed, each arbitration hearing shall deal with no more than one (1) grievance. e. Subject to the availability of the Arbitrator selected, arbitration shall begin within thirty (30) days unless a delay is agreed upon by both parties. f. The Arbitrator shall have no power to add to, subtract from, modify or disregard any of the provisions of this Agreement. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties, although each side retains whatever rights it has under state or federal law to challenge the decision and award. The Arbitrator shall have no jurisdiction or authority to issue any award changing, modifying or restricting any action taken by the College on matters committed to the College’s discretion under Article 23, Management Rights, which are not further abridged by other terms of this Agreement. Jurisdiction shall extend solely to claims of violation of specific written provisions of the Agreement and involve only the interpretation and application of the Agreement.

  • Level Four - Arbitration a. Within ten (10) school days after such written notice of submission to arbitration, the Board and the Association shall attempt to agree upon a mutually acceptable Arbitrator and shall obtain a commitment from said Arbitrator to serve. If the parties are unable to agree upon a mutually acceptable Arbitrator, or obtain such a commitment within the specified period, a request for a list of Arbitrators may be made to the Public Employment Relations Commission by either party. The parties shall then be bound by the rules and procedures of the Public Employment Relations Commission in selection of an Arbitrator. b. The Arbitrator so selected shall confer with the Committee of the Board and the Aggrieved Person and Association representative, and hold hearings promptly and shall issue his decision not later than twenty (20) days from the date of the close of the hearings, or if oral closings have been waived, then from the date the final statements and proofs on the issues are submitted to him. The Arbitrator's decision shall be in writing and shall set forth his findings of fact, reasoning and conclusions on the issues submitted. The Arbitrator shall be without power or authority to make any decision which requires the commission of an act prohibited by law, or which is violative of the terms of this Agreement. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be submitted to the Board and the Aggrieved Person and Association representative, and shall be final and binding on the parties. The Arbitrator shall be limited to the issues submitted and shall consider nothing else. The Arbitrator can add nothing to, nor subtract anything from the Agreement between the parties. c. The costs for the services of the Arbitrator, including per diem expenses, if any, and actual and necessary travel, subsistence expenses, and the cost of the hearing room, shall be borne equally by the Board and the Association. Any other expenses incurred shall be paid by the party incurring same.

  • Step Four - Arbitration 1. With respect to all non-disciplinary grievances and disciplinary cases involving the discharge, suspension of three (3) days or more, or the reduction in rank, the OPBA may make a written request that the decision of the underlying grievance be submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to Step Four, hereunder. A written request for appellate arbitration must be submitted to the other party within fourteen (14) calendar days following such party’s receipt of the written decision at Step 3. In the event the decision at Step 3 is not referred to arbitration within the time limits prescribed, the decision of the Trustees or Designee shall be final and binding upon the OPBA, the member and the Township. 2. Upon receipt of a request for appellate arbitration, the Township and the OPBA shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days following the request for arbitration, jointly agree to an arbitrator or request a list of seven (7) impartial arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Upon receipt of the list of seven (7) arbitrators, the parties shall meet to select an arbitrator within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the list is received. The parties shall use the alternate strike method from the list of seven (7) arbitrators submitted to the parties by the FMCS. The party requesting the arbitration shall be the first (1st) to strike a name and alternate in this manner until one (1) name remains on the list. The remaining name shall be designated as the arbitrator to hear the dispute in question. Either party shall have the right to elect to reject the list in its entirety and to request the submission of a new seven (7) member panel, which election may only be exercised once. All procedures relative to the hearing shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the FMCS. The arbitrator shall hold the appellate arbitration promptly and issue a decision within a reasonable time thereafter. 3. The arbitrator shall determine the grievance in accordance with the terms of the Agreement in effect on the date of the incident giving rise to the grievance. 4. The arbitrator shall not have the authority to add to, subtract from, modify, change or alter any provision of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall be confined solely to the issues submitted for arbitration. The arbitrator shall not establish any new or different wage rates not negotiated as part of this Agreement. In cases of discharge, suspension or reduction in rank, the arbitrator shall have the authority to order modification of said discipline for the offense charged. In the event of a monetary award, the arbitrator shall limit any retroactive settlement to no earlier time than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the date the grievance was presented to the Township in Step One of the Grievance Procedure. 5. The question of arbitrability of a grievance may be raised by either party before the arbitration hearing of the grievance, on the grounds that the matter is non- arbitrable or beyond the arbitrator’s jurisdiction. The first question to be placed before the arbitrator will be whether or not the alleged grievance is arbitrable. If the arbitrator determines the grievance is not arbitrable, the arbitrator shall render no decision on the merits. 6. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the OPBA, the member and the Township. Any cost involved in obtaining the list of arbitrators shall be equally divided between the Township and the OPBA. All costs directly related to the services of the arbitrator shall be paid by the losing party. Expenses, if any, of the witnesses shall be borne by the party calling the witness except that member witnesses on duty time shall not lose any wages due from the Township. The fees of the court reporter shall be paid by the party asking for one. The fees of the court reporter shall be split equally if both parties desire a court reporter’s recording, or request a copy of any transcript. The Township shall not incur any overtime expense as a result of this Step.

  • Mediation/Arbitration a. In the event of any dispute under this Agreement, the parties hereto desire to avoid litigation. Accordingly, the aggrieved party will give notice of the dispute to the other party and both parties will attempt to settle the dispute during the thirty (30) day period following such notice. If such dispute remains unsettled, the parties agree to then submit such dispute to mediation. If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, each will select a mediator and the two chosen mediators will select a third mediator who shall alone hear the dispute. Such mediation will, if possible, be conducted during the sixty (60) day period following expiration of the thirty (30) day period. If such mediation fails to resolve the dispute, the parties agree such dispute will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Unless otherwise directed by the arbitrator, such arbitration must be concluded within ninety (90) days of the expiration of the sixty (60) day period previously specified for mediation. If the parties cannot agree on a single arbitrator, each will select an arbitrator, and the two chosen arbitrators will select a third arbitrator who shall alone decide the dispute. Any mediation or arbitration conducted hereunder will be conducted in Knoxville, Tennessee. The parties hereto shall equally share the costs of mediation (including the mediator’s fees and expenses and costs directly related to the conduct of the mediation, but excluding each party’s direct costs for transportation, attorneys, etc., for which each will be responsible). If any party fails to participate in mediation or arbitration after receipt of notice thereof, then each party hereto agrees that the other party shall have the right to proceed immediately to arbitration and that such other party shall be entitled to select the arbitrator in its sole discretion. Each party further agrees that, in such event, such arbitrator shall have the right to decide the dispute as if the non- participating party were participating in the arbitration and that such decision shall be final and binding upon each party hereto.

  • NO ARBITRATION Disputes involving this contract, including the breach or alleged breach thereof, may not be submitted to binding arbitration (except where statutorily authorized), but must, instead, be heard in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York.

  • Step Five – Arbitration 1. In the event the grievance is not referred to arbitration within the time limits prescribed, the grievance shall be considered resolved based upon the Step Four reply. 2. Upon receipt of a request for arbitration, the Township and the Lodge shall, jointly agree to an Arbitrator or request a list of seven (7) impartial labor Arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) who have a business or residential address in Ohio and who are members of the National Academy of Arbitrators. Upon receipt of the list of seven (7) arbitrators, the parties shall select an arbitrator. The parties shall use the alternate strike method from the list of seven (7) arbitrators submitted to the parties by the FMCS. The first strike shall be by coin-toss and the parties shall then alternate in this manner until one (1) name remains on the list. The remaining name shall be designated as the Arbitrator to hear the dispute in question. Either party shall have the right to elect to reject the list in its entirety and to request the submission of a new seven (7) member panel, which election may only be exercised once. If the Lodge and Township have not jointly agreed to an arbitrator or neither party has made a request to the FMCS for a list of seven (7) arbitrators within 60 days of the Lodge’s written notice to arbitrate the grievance, the grievance shall be considered resolved and the issue will no longer be subject to the arbitration process. All procedures relative to the hearing shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the FMCS. The Arbitrator shall hold the arbitration promptly and issue a decision within a reasonable time thereafter. 3. The Arbitrator shall determine the grievance in accordance with the terms of the Agreement in effect on the date of the incident giving rise to the grievance. 4. The Arbitrator shall not have the authority to add to, subtract from, modify, change or alter any provision of this Agreement. The Arbitrator shall be confined solely to the issues submitted for arbitration. The Arbitrator shall not establish any new or different wage rates not negotiated as part of this Agreement. In cases of discharge or of suspension the Arbitrator shall have the authority to order modification of said discipline for the offense charged. In the event of a monetary award, the Arbitrator shall limit any retroactive settlement to no earlier time than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the date the grievance was first presented. 5. The question of arbitrability of a grievance may be raised by either party before the arbitration hearing of the grievance, on the grounds that the matter is non-arbitrable or beyond the arbitrator's jurisdiction. The first question to be placed before the Arbitrator will be whether or not alleged grievance is arbitrable. If the Arbitrator determines the grievance is not arbitrable, the Arbitrator shall render no decision on the merits. 6. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the Lodge, the member and the Township. Any cost involved in obtaining the list of arbitrators shall be equally divided between the Township and the Lodge. All costs directly related to the service of the Arbitrator shall be divided equally between the Township and the Lodge. Expenses, if any, of the witnesses shall be borne by the party calling the witness, except that member witnesses on duty time shall not lose any wages due from the Township. The fees of the court reporter shall be paid by the party asking for one. The fees of the court reporter shall be split equally if both parties desire a court reporter's recording, or request a copy of any transcript. The Township shall not incur any overtime expense as a result of this provision.

  • GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, for the purposes of this Article, an Employee has the right to grieve any filling of a vacancy or Assignment in the bargaining unit.

  • Expedited Arbitration (a) The Parties may by mutual agreement refer to expedited arbitration any outstanding grievances considered suitable for this process, and shall set dates and locations for hearings of groups of grievances considered suitable for expedited arbitration. (b) All grievances shall be considered suitable for and resolvable by expedited arbitration except grievances in the nature of: (1) dismissals; (2) rejection on probation; (3) suspensions in excess of twenty (20) workdays; (4) policy grievances; (5) grievances requiring substantial interpretation of a provision of the Collective Agreement; (6) grievances requiring presentation of extrinsic evidence; (7) grievances where a Party intends to raise a preliminary objection; and

  • GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION 15.01 Either the Employer, the Union or any employee has a right to lodge a grievance with respect to any matter arising out of this Agreement or concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of this Agreement. 15.02 Any employee believing that he has been unjustly dealt with or that the provisions of this Agreement have not been complied with, shall have the right to place such grievances in the hands of the Union for review and adjustment by the Employer, if necessary. Such grievances shall be processed as follows: - Between the employee concerned, his Union representative and the Company. The grievance must be filed within eighteen (18) working days after the event giving rise to the grievance occurs and within this period of time it shall be discussed at this Step. The Manager shall give an oral decision within four (4) working days from the date the discussion took place. If the Union wishes to appeal to the next Step, the grievance shall be reduced to writing and the appeal shall be filed with the Store Manger within six (6) working days from the Store Manager's oral decision. Between the employee concerned, the Union representative, the Department Manager, and the Company. The discussion at this Step shall be held within seven (7) working days of the date of the appeal. The decision of the Employer at this Step shall be in writing and be made within four (4) working days of the date of the meeting. Should the Union wish to appeal, such notice of appeal must be in writing to the Company/operator within one (1) week of the decision of the Company at STEP TWO. The grievance shall be forwarded to the Employer, which shall have one (1) week to dispose of the grievance. The disposition shall be in writing and returned to the officers of the Union. If considered necessary by the parties, a meeting may be held by the parties and may include the interested persons. If a meeting is held, the decision shall be given to the other party within seven (7) days from the date of the meeting. 15.03 In the case of a dismissal, a grievance may be filed by an employee who feels he was unjustly dealt with. Such grievance must be filed within five (5) working days from the date of dismissal and shall commence at STEP TWO. In any subsequent disposal of this case during the grievance procedure, the Employer may re-instate the employee with full back pay, suspend the employee for a definite period or sustain the discharge. 15.04 Grievances concerning rates shall be handled in accordance with the above procedure and the disposition of such grievances, if sustained, shall include the determination of the effective date of the increase with retro-activity thereto. 15.05 The Employer and the Union may file grievances commencing at STEP THREE. (a) Failing settlement under the foregoing procedure, such grievance may be submitted to Arbitration, as hereinafter provided; (b) The time limits as prescribed above may be modified by mutual agreement of the parties.

  • Dispute Resolution; Arbitration This Agreement evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be decided by binding arbitration which shall be conducted, at the request of any party, in New York, New York, before one arbitrator designated by the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA, and to the maximum extent applicable, the United States Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code). Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, any party may proceed to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain equitable relief at any time. An arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages or other damages not measured by the prevailing party's actual damages. To the maximum extent practicable, an arbitration proceeding under this Agreement shall be concluded within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. This arbitration clause shall survive any termination, amendment, or expiration of the Agreement and if any provision of this arbitration clause is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts of the arbitration clause shall not be affected and shall remain fully enforceable.

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