Step Four – Mediation. Should the Step Three response be unacceptable, the grievant’s Guild representative may submit a written request to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) for mediation. The written request for mediation shall be postmarked within ten (10) days of receipt of the Step Three written response. A copy of the written request for mediation shall also be delivered to the University’s Labor Relations Officer within the same time period. If the PERC Mediator declares an impasse, the grievant’s Guild representative may request arbitration. Either party may elect to waive mediation at any time and proceed to arbitration in accordance with Article 11.8.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement