All Arbitrators. Where a difference arises between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, or administration of this Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable, or where an allegation is made that this Agreement has been violated, either of the parties may, after exhausting any grievance procedure established by this Agreement, refer the grievance to arbitration pursuant to Article 2.4. The Arbitrator shall hear and determine the difference or allegation and shall issue a decision and the decision shall be final and binding upon the parties and upon any employee affected by it. However, in no event shall the Arbitrator have the power to change, alter, modify or amend any provision of this Agreement. All arbitrators are to determine their own procedure, may admit evidence that would not be admissible in court and may rely on such evidence to render a decision. All arbitrators will have the power and authority to determine the real issues in dispute between the parties in any particular case and to relieve against time limits in the grievance process. All arbitrators’ decisions will be final and binding. All arbitrators shall have the power to make interim relief orders.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
