Common use of Step 5. Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Step 5. Arbitration. If the disposition of the grievance by the Superintendent is not satisfactory or if the disposition has not been issued within the time prescribed in Step 4, the PEA may submit the grievance to arbitration by giving written notice to the Superintendent of its intent to do so within five (5) workdays after receipt of the Superintendent’s reply, or the grievance matter is barred. Only grievances alleging a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of the terms and provisions of the Agreement may be appealed to arbitration. The parties shall first attempt to agree upon an impartial arbitrator to hear the grievance. If the parties are unable to agree within five (5) workdays from the Superintendent’s receipt of the PEA’s appeal to arbitration, the PEA shall then request the American Arbitration Association to administer the proceedings under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of that Association.