Common use of Step Four – Mediation Clause in Contracts

Step Four – Mediation. The Association may invoke mediation prior to arbitration by providing written notice to the other party within five (5) working days of the disposition by the Board at Step Three and filing a request with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. The Mediation shall be conducted by a State Mediator from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission who shall designate the date, time and place for the mediation session. If the Association is not satisfied with the results of the mediation session, it may then file a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association within 15 working days following the mediation session.

Step Four – Mediation. The Board or the Association may invoke mediation prior to arbitration by providing written notice to the other party within five (5) working days of the disposition by the Board at Step Three and filing a request with the Michigan Employment Relations CommissionThree. The Mediation shall be conducted by a State Mediator from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission who shall designate the date, time and place for the mediation session. If the Association is not satisfied with the results of the mediation session, it may then file a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association within 15 ten (10) working days following the mediation session.