Common use of Optional Grievance Mediation Clause in Contracts

Optional Grievance Mediation. After the Step 4 response and before a grievance is referred to arbitration, PHSW and WSNA may mutually agree in writing to submit any unresolved grievance to mediation. The parties will seek the services of an FMCS mediator at no cost to the Parties. The costs for a mediation room will be borne equally by both parties. At any time during the mediation process either party, through written notice to the other, may terminate the mediation process. If the mediation is terminated WSNA has 21 days to refer the matter to Arbitration from date of termination of the mediation.

Optional Grievance Mediation. After the Step 4 response and before a grievance is referred to arbitration, PHSW and WSNA may mutually agree in writing to submit any unresolved grievance to mediation. The parties will seek the services of an FMCS mediator at no cost to the Partiesparties. The costs for a mediation room will be borne equally by both parties. At any time during the mediation process either party, through written notice to the other, may terminate the mediation process. If the mediation is terminated WSNA has 21 days to refer the matter to Arbitration from date of termination of the mediation.