PROCEDURAL/EVIDENTIARY ISSUES AT HEARING. 1. At least seven calendar days prior to the arbitration the parties shall exchange lists of known witnesses. 2. During the hearing the parties shall have the opportunity to examine and cross- examine witnesses under oath and to submit relevant evidence. Issues and allegations shall not be introduced at the hearing unless they were introduced prior to or during Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure. 3. Upon request by either party but not upon his/her own motion, the arbitrator shall have the authority to subpoena relevant documents and/or witnesses. 4. The arbitration hearing shall be closed to anyone other than the participants in the hearing unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. 5. In all cases appealed to arbitration except for actions taken pursuant to Article 7, Discipline and Dismissal, the UAW shall have the burden of proceeding.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Union Contract
PROCEDURAL/EVIDENTIARY ISSUES AT HEARING. 1. At least seven calendar days prior to the arbitration the parties shall exchange lists of known witnesses.
2. During the hearing the parties shall have the opportunity to examine and cross- examine witnesses under oath and to submit relevant evidence. Issues and allegations shall not be introduced at the hearing unless they were introduced prior to or during Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure.
3. Upon request by either party but not upon his/her own motion, the arbitrator shall have the authority to subpoena relevant documents and/or witnesses.
4. The arbitration hearing shall be closed to anyone other than the participants in the hearing unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. In all cases appealed to arbitration except for actions taken pursuant to Article 7, 7 Discipline and Dismissal, the UAW shall have the burden of proceeding.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROCEDURAL/EVIDENTIARY ISSUES AT HEARING. 1. At least seven (7) calendar days prior to the arbitration the parties shall exchange lists of known witnesseswitnesses and discuss exhibits.
2. During the hearing the parties shall have the opportunity to examine and cross- examine witnesses under oath and to submit relevant evidence. Issues and allegations shall not be introduced at the hearing unless they were introduced prior to or during Step 3 of the Grievance Proceduregrievance procedure.
3. Upon request by either party but not upon his/her the arbitrator’s own motion, the arbitrator shall have the authority to subpoena relevant documents and/or witnesses.
4. The arbitration hearing shall be closed to anyone other than the participants in the hearing unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. In all cases appealed to arbitration except for actions taken pursuant to Article 78, Discipline and Dismissal, the UAW shall have the burden of proceeding.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement