Alleged Unfair Labor Practices Sample Clauses

Alleged Unfair Labor Practices. The parties agree to seek to use an alternative means to Labor Board litigation over alleged unfair labor practices. Prior to either filing or proceeding on an unfair labor practice charge, an individual shall be selected pursuant to the Section 1 Step 5 procedures above to be used as a mediator for the matter in dispute. It shall be within the purview of the mediator to determine whether the matter shall go forward as a formal hearing or as informal proceedings, based on the particulars of the dispute. In the event the matter is heard formally, the mediator shall make such findings of fact and recommendations as he/she deems appropriate. This provision shall not deprive any employee or the parties from proceeding with an unfair labor practice charge.