Witnesses, Evidence, Expenses. Employee witnesses reasonably requested by the Union will be given time off with pay for the time which the employee witnesses are required to attend the arbitration during their regularly scheduled work hours. The Union may request the production of specific documents which are relevant to the grievance and reasonably available to the Employer, and such request shall not be unreasonably denied. Fees and expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the Employer and the Union, including the fees and expenses of the arbitrator and hearing room and other expenses related to the arbitration proceedings. If one (1) party desires a stenographer or transcript for the proceedings, the total cost of such transcript shall be paid by the party desiring the service. If the other party desires a copy, then the total cost of both stenographer and transcription shall be shared equally by the parties.
