Common use of Stage Five Clause in Contracts

Stage Five. Arbitration If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition on the grievance at stage four or the time limits expire without the issuance of the Board’s written reply, the association may submit the grievance for final and binding arbitration. If a demand for arbitration is not filed within 10 (ten) days of the date for the stage four answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.