Mediation Step Sample Clauses

Mediation Step. The Union or the Employer may initiate mediation of a grievance by giving written notice to the other party within seven (7) days of the receipt of the Step 2 decision. Upon receipt of written notice pursuant to this step, the time limits for the grievance procedure shall be suspended until (1) mediation is concluded, or (2) either party rejects or rescinds, in writing, its participation in mediation, whichever occurs first.

Mediation Step. If the grievant is not satisfied with the results at Level Two, the grievant shall, within five (5) working days, submit a request to have the matter heard by a mediator from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. The parties shall attempt to mediate a settlement to the grievance. In no instance will the form or matter of the discussions and I or proposals during the mediation process be revealed. Only the terms of a settlement, if any, may be revealed. Only by mutual agreement may this step in the grievance procedure be bypassed. 1. The mediator shall hear the matter and provide an opportunity for the parties to resolve the matter. Any settlement reached in Mediation shall be considered final and binding on the parties.