Step Three - Arbitration. 2112 In the event the grievance remains unresolved, the grieving Party may appeal the grievance to arbitration or mediation. Written notice of such appeal must be received by the Labor Relations Representative or designee within ten (10) workdays after receipt of the Step Two response. 2113 An impartial Arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the Parties. The Arbitrator shall be prohibited from adding to, modifying or subtracting from the terms of this Agreement or any supplemental written agreement of the Parties. Further, it shall not be within the jurisdiction of the Arbitrator to change any existing wage rate or establish a new wage rate. 2114 The award of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on both Parties. Each Party shall pay one-half (1/2) the cost of the arbitration proceedings and each Party shall be responsible for the cost of its own representatives and witnesses. There shall be no interruptions of work by the Employer or employee(s) pending an Arbitrator’s award.
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