Mediation (Optional). Mediation may be mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer to resolve grievances following Step Two. Neither party is obligated to agree to mediation and either party may decline mediation in its sole discretion. If mediation is mutually agreed, a mediator shall be selected within ten (10) calendar days of advancement of a grievance to mediation, from a list of trained mediators provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, or otherwise by mutual agreement. The selected mediator shall hear the presentation as soon as all parties are reasonably able to do so, but not more than thirty (30) days from the selection of the mediator unless an extension is agreed to by the Employer and the Union. The mediator shall issue a recommendation that day or on a timely date mutually agreed to by both parties. Should the mediation resolution be unacceptable to the Union or the Employer, the Union shall reserve the right to proceed to arbitration. Time limits for filing for arbitration shall be stayed when the matter is in mediation.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
