Federal Mediation. A. In the event an agreement is not reached by negotiations after full consideration of proposals and counter proposals, either of the parties shall have the option of declaring impasse.
Federal Mediation. If either party declares impasse, the parties shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to appoint a federal mediator for the purpose of assisting the parties. The mediation process shall conclude on the date the Agreement expires.
Federal Mediation. If agreement is not reached within the specified time limits as contained within this Article, or the parties mutually agree that impasse has been reached prior to the end of the forty (40) day period, either party may request the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) for the purpose of mediating an agreement.
Federal Mediation. 6.01 In the event an agreement is not reached by negotiation after full consideration of proposals and counter-proposals, either of the parties shall have the option of declaring impasse.
Federal Mediation. If agreement is not reached twenty (20) days prior to the expiration of the Agreement, either party may submit a request to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) for the purpose of mediating an agreement. The parties shall meet at the request of the mediator. The mediator shall only have the authority to assist the parties in reaching an agreement.
Federal Mediation. In an attempt to settle grievances amicably that are unresolved, both the Union and the University can agree to mediation overseen by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Said service shall be mutually request in writing. Both the University and Union must agree with the mediator’s recommendation in writing in order for it to be binding.