Procedure in Arbitration. The Union, based upon the facts presented, has the right to decide whether to arbitrate a grievance. Within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the final answer at Step 3, the Union shall notify the Employer of its intent to seek arbitration over the unresolved issue. The Union may withdraw its request to arbitrate at any time prior to the actual hearing. Any cancellation fee due to the arbitration shall be paid by the party (or parties) canceling the arbitration. Any grievance not submitted within the twenty-one (21) calendar day period described above shall be deemed settled on the basis of the last answer given by the Employer's representative(s). A. The Representative of the parties shall attempt to agree on an Arbitrator. Should the Representatives fail to agree on an Arbitrator, the Arbitrator shall be selected by jointly requesting: the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to submit a panel list of nine
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Final Agreement—support Unit
