Proposal to Mediate. (a) At any time after the filing of a grievance at Level 2, either party may suggest to the other that the grievance be referred to mediation. Grievances shall only be referred to mediation if both parties agree. (b) Normal timelines for the processing of a grievance shall be suspended while mediation is underway. Should the parties be unsuccessful in mediating a resolution to the grievance, the parties shall revert to the normal procedure outlined in 13.2.2, 13.2.3 and 13.3 herein. (c) If the mediation resolves the grievance, the Mediator shall provide the parties with a report outlining the basis for settlement. (d) The parties agree to share equally the fees and expenses of the Mediator unless the parties and the Mediator otherwise agree.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
