Common use of Step Six Clause in Contracts

Step Six. 1. If the Step Five written response is unsatisfactory to the Union, it may be submitted to arbitration by mutual consent. 2. The Board and the Union shall select an arbitrator within seven (7) days after consent has been given. If the parties fail to agree on an arbitrator, then an arbitrator will be selected by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its rules and regulations. 3. The arbitrator shall conduct the arbitration in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association. 4. The arbitrator shall be requested to issue his/her decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the conclusion of testimony and argument. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties. 5. Expenses for the arbitrator's services and the proceedings shall be borne equally by the Board and the Union.

Step Six. 1. If the Step Five written response is unsatisfactory to the UnionAssociation, it may be submitted to arbitration by mutual consentrylutualconsent. 2. The Board and the Union Association shall select an arbitrator an"arbitrator within seven (7) days after consent has ha"s been given. If the parties fail to agree on an arbitrator, then an arbitrator will be selected by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its rules and regulations. 3. The arbitrator shall conduct the arbitration in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association. 4. The arbitrator shall be requested to issue his/her decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the conclusion of testimony and argument. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties. 5. Expenses for the arbitrator's services and the proceedings shall be borne equally by the Board and the UnionAssociation. Section 3: A. The grievant must be present at each step of the grievance procedure.