Optional Grievance Mediation Sample Clauses

Optional Grievance Mediation. The parties may agree to refer one or more grievances to a grievance mediator for the purpose of resolving the grievances in an expeditious and informal manner.

Optional Grievance Mediation. If no settlement is reached in Step 2, within ten (10) days upon receipt of the superintendent’s decision, the parties may mutually agree to grievance mediation. If the parties agree to mediation, they shall attempt to agree on a mediator. The mediator will have the authority to meet separately with either party, but will not have the authority to compel resolution of the grievance. The presentation of facts and considerations shall not be limited to those presented at Step 2. Proceedings shall be informal in nature. Any settlement agreed to shall be reduced to writing by the mediator and, if necessary, shall be enforceable through the grievance procedure of the Agreement. The fees and expenses of the mediator and related costs, if any, shall be borne equally by the parties.

Optional Grievance Mediation. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, the Association may request grievance mediation. The Association shall notify the District in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of the Step 2 response of its desire to refer the grievance to mediation. The District shall respond in writing to the Association within five (5) days of receipt of the Association notification whether or not the District agrees to mediation. If the parties agree to mediation, they shall attempt to agree on a mediator. The mediator will have the authority to meet and discuss the matter separately with either party, but will not have the authority to compel resolution of the grievance. The presentation of facts and considerations shall not be limited to those presented at Step 2. Proceedings shall be informal in nature. Any settlement agreed to shall be reduced to writing by the mediator and, if necessary, shall be enforceable through the grievance procedure of the Agreement. The fees and expenses of the mediator and related costs shall be borne equally by the parties. If no settlement is reached, the grievance may be continued to arbitration.

Optional Grievance Mediation. The parties may mutually agree at any time to a non-binding process to attempt to resolve the grievance. To facilitate the mediation process the parties agree to extend the timeline for moving to the next step in the grievance process so that a period of 10 days is provided after the conclusion of the mediation process to recommence formal grievance proceedings.

Optional Grievance Mediation. After the Step 2 response, the Employer and the Union may mutually agree in writing to submit any unresolved grievance to mediation. The fees of the mediator and any costs for a mediation room will be borne equally by both parties. At any time during the mediation process either party, through written notice to the other, may terminate the mediation process. If the mediation is terminated the Union has twenty (20) days to refer the matter to Arbitration from the date of termination of the mediation.

Optional Grievance Mediation. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 3, the Association may request grievance mediation, or may choose to file directly for arbitration at Step 5. A. Within five (5) days of receipt of the step 3 response, the Association may provide a written request to the District for mediation. B. Within five (5) days of receipt of the Association’s request, the District will provide a written response accepting or rejecting mediation. C. If the parties agree to mediation, within five (5) days following the agreement, the parties will file jointly with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) or Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) requesting a mediator. D. The mediator will have the authority to meet separately with either party, but will not have the authority to compel resolution of the grievance. E. The presentation of facts and considerations may not be limited to those presented at Step 3. F. Any settlement agreed to will be reduced to writing by the mediator and, if necessary, will be enforceable through the grievance procedure of the Agreement. G. The fees and expenses of the mediator and related costs will be borne equally by the parties. H. If no settlement is reached, the grievance may be continued to arbitration.

Optional Grievance Mediation. After the Step 4 response and before a grievance is referred to arbitration, PHSW and WSNA may mutually agree in writing to submit any unresolved grievance to mediation. The parties will seek the services of an FMCS mediator at no cost to the Parties. The costs for a mediation room will be borne equally by both parties. At any time during the mediation process either party, through written notice to the other, may terminate the mediation process. If the mediation is terminated WSNA has 21 days to refer the matter to Arbitration from date of termination of the mediation.

Optional Grievance Mediation. The parties may agree to refer one or more grievances to a grievance mediator for the purpose of resolving the grievances in an expeditious and informal manner. (1) The parties shall not refer a grievance to a grievance mediator unless they have agreed on the nature of any issues in dispute. (2) On a joint request by the parties, the Minister of Labour shall appoint a grievance mediator. (3) A grievance mediator appointed by the Minister shall begin proceedings within ten (10) days after being appointed or on any day that the parties jointly request. (4) Where the parties jointly request the appointment of a grievance mediator pursuant to this section, any provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement that impose a limitation of time with respect to the reference of a grievance to arbitration are deemed to be inoperative. (5) The grievance mediator shall endeavour to assist the parties to settle the grievance by mediation. (6) If the parties are unable to settle the grievance by mediation, the grievance mediator shall endeavour to assist the parties to agree on the material facts in dispute, and then the parties may determine the grievance in accordance with the arbitration provisions commencing with the next step as outlined in 5:07.

Optional Grievance Mediation. 16.6.1 After receipt of the decision of the Superintendent of Schools, under Step Two, within 10 working days either party may request that a Mediator be appointed to meet with the parties, investigate and define the issues in dispute and facilitate a resolution. 16.6.2 The Mediator shall be appointed by mutual agreement between the parties. 16.6.3 The purpose of the Mediator's involvement in the grievance process is to assist the parties in reaching a resolution of the dispute, and anything said, proposed, generated or prepared for the purpose of trying to achieve a settlement is to be considered privileged. During the proceedings, the parties shall disclose all materials and information relevant to the issue(s) in dispute. 16.6.4 The expenses of the Mediator shall be equally borne by both parties. 16.6.5 The grievance may be resolved by mutual agreement between the parties. 16.6.6 Within 10 working days of first meeting the parties, having considered the issue(s) in dispute and the terms of the collective agreement, the Mediator shall issue a report including non-binding recommendations.

Optional Grievance Mediation. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 3, the Association may request grievance mediation.