Common use of Invocation Clause in Contracts

Invocation. A. A notice to invoke arbitration will be made in writing by email to the other Party within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the written decision issued in the final step of the grievance procedure. If no written decision has been issued, the 30-day period begins the day after the written decision was due, unless the parties agree to an extension. Failure to provide a timely notice of an invocation will render the grievance not arbitrable. B. Only the Union or the Agency may refer to arbitration any unresolved grievance after the final step of the negotiated grievance procedure. A referral must be made only by the appropriate Union representative, or designee as identified in the Union Rights Article, or the Agency Labor Relations Director (or designee). The notice to invoke arbitration filed by the Union must be served on the Headquarters’ Labor Relations Director or on any local designated management representative, such as a Labor Relations Officer, as appropriate. The notice to invoke arbitration filed by the Agency must be served on the appropriate Union representative.