Step Four – Mediation Clause Samples
Step Four – Mediation. If after receiving the decision at Step Three the employee remains aggrieved, the Association shall, in writing, request that the matter be submitted to mediation with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). This request shall be made within ten (10) days from the receipt of the decision at Step Three. The parties agree to participate in the mediation of all the issues set forth in the grievance(s) at the first meeting date available to the mediator, but no later than thirty (30) days from the filing of the request for mediation. If the mediation process is not successful and the employee remains aggrieved, the grievance may proceed to Step Five.
Step Four – Mediation. Should the Step Three response be unacceptable, the grievant’s Guild representative may submit a written request to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) for mediation. The written request for mediation shall be postmarked within ten (10) days of receipt of the Step Three written response. A copy of the written request for mediation shall also be delivered to the University’s Labor Relations Officer within the same time period. If the PERC Mediator declares an impasse, the grievant’s Guild representative may request arbitration. Either party may elect to waive mediation at any time and proceed to arbitration in accordance with Article 11.8.
Step Four – Mediation. Within twenty (20) days after receiving the decision (written response) from the College President or designee, either party may appeal to the Washington Public Employment Relations Commission for mediation. The purpose of the mediation is to seek a settlement of the dispute in good faith and to the satisfaction of all parties.
Step Four – Mediation. The Association may invoke mediation prior to arbitration by providing written notice to the other party within five (5) working days of the disposition by the Board at Step Three and filing a request with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. The Mediation shall be conducted by a State Mediator from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission who shall designate the date, time and place for the mediation session. If the Association is not satisfied with the results of the mediation session, it may then file a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association within 15 working days following the mediation session.
Step Four – Mediation. If the grievance is not settled in Step Three or a decision not received within five (5) working days from the Superintendent or designee, CAUSE or the District, (after advising the other party), may initiate mediation. If neither the District nor CAUSE initiates mediation, the grievance shall be continued at the arbitration stage of this process. Either the District or CAUSE may contact the State Mediation and Conciliation Service to schedule a date as soon as calendars can be coordinated. Both the District and CAUSE agree to participate in the mediation process in good faith and to utilize the Interest Based Conflict Resolution Process to seek options that meet the interests of both the District and the grievant.
Step Four – Mediation. If the foregoing steps have been exhausted, and the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved, the Union and District may within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving the Step Three response, forward a joint request for mediation.
Step Four – Mediation. Within 10 days of the written decision in Step Three above, the grievant must file a completed written request for mediation with the Office of State Mediation & Conciliation with a copy to the Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services. The Superintendent or designee will provide a written decision to the grievant within 10 days of receipt of the grievance.