Common use of The Employer and the Clause in Contracts

The Employer and the. Union may by mutual consent, substantiated in writing, elect to appoint a named umpire in lieu of the Board of Arbitration provided for herein. This election may be made whether or not an Arbitration Board has been constituted under the provisions of this Agreement, provided such election is made prior to the Arbitration Board hearing. Such named umpire shall possess the same powers and be subject to the same limitations as a Board of Arbitration appointed under the Agreement.

The Employer and the. Union may by mutual consent, substantiated in writing, elect to appoint a named umpire in lieu of the Board of Arbitration provided for herein. This election may be made whether or not an Arbitration Board has been constituted under the provisions of this Agreement, provided such election is made prior to the Arbitration Board hearingHearing. Such named umpire shall possess the same powers and be subject to the same limitations as a Board of Arbitration appointed under the Agreement.