Common use of Switching Limits Clause in Contracts

Switching Limits. A. Changing Switching Limits Where CSXT considers it advisable to change existing switching limits where yard crews are employed, it shall give notice in writing to the appropriate General Chairman of such intention, whereupon CSXT and the appropriate General Chairman shall, within thirty (30) days, endeavor to negotiate an understanding. In the event CSXT and the General Chairman cannot agree on the matter, the dispute shall be submitted to the Disputes Resolution Committee for resolution prior to submitting to arbitration as provided for in the Railway Labor Act, as amended, within sixty (60) days following date of the Disputes Resolution Committee ruling. The decision of the Arbitration Board shall be made within 30 days following a hearing. The award of the Board shall be final and binding on the parties and shall become effective thereafter upon seven (7) days' notice by CSXT.