Common use of Step 3 - Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Step 3 - Arbitration. 19.8.3.1 The Union has the exclusive right to appeal the decision to arbitration within twenty (20) days of the Step 2 decision being rendered or at the expiration of the timeline within which a decision was due. Notification of the appeal to arbitration shall be in writing and delivered by facsimile and by either hand-delivery or regular U.S. mail to the Senior Executive Director of Labor Relations, or successor. The arbitrator shall issue a decision not later than thirty (30) calendar days after the closing of the hearing. The decision shall be in writing and shall set forth the arbitrator’s opinion and conclusion on the issue(s) submitted. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.