Common use of Classification Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Classification Arbitration. Where the Union is unsatisfied with the response provided to the employee under clause above, it may refer the grievance to arbitration within twenty-five (25) working days of the receipt of the by-the employee. Such referral shall be in writing. The Arbitrator mutually agreed to by the parties shall have expertise in job evaluation. The Arbitrator shall be responsible for determining the proper classification level of the position, in accordance with the Job Evaluation Plan and shall have no jurisdiction to review, amend, or otherwise modify the job factors and degrees of the Job Evaluation Plan. A maximum of one (1) day shall be allotted for the hearing of the submissions of all parties and the Alliance) with respect to any single grievance. The Arbitrator shall be responsible for determining his own process The classification grievance shall be heard by the Arbitrator no later than one hundred and twenty (120)working days after the arbitration submission of the classification grievance to the Employer. The arbitration hearing date shall be mutually agreed to by all parties. Either party may request an extension of the time limits in writing and such agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Arbitrator shall render a decision no later than twenty (20)working days after the hearing. The decision of the Arbitrator is final and binding. If a Union representative requires leave, it shall be provided pursuant to the collective agreement. The and the Union shall share the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator. The Alliance may withdraw a classification grievance at any time.