Common use of Written Request for Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Written Request for Arbitration. (a) If a grievance is not resolved at Step 3, the PMSA and the City may within ten (10) work days mutually agree in writing to submit the matter to mediation using the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). (b) If there is no agreement to mediation, the PMSA (and only the PMSA) may file a written request for arbitration with the FMCS within 15 work days of the Grievant’s receipt of the City Manager’s written answer at Step 3.