Common use of Optional Mediation Clause in Contracts

Optional Mediation. (i) Either party, with the agreement of the other party, may advance a grievance to mediation within ten (10) days of receipt of the Employer’s written decision at Step 2. Where the matter is so referred, the mediation process shall conclude before the matter can to be advanced to Arbitration.

Optional Mediation. (i) Either party, with the agreement of the other party, may advance a grievance to mediation within ten seven (107) days of receipt of the Employer’s written decision at Step 2. Where the matter is so referred, the mediation process shall conclude before the matter can to be advanced to Arbitration.