Alternative Dispute Resolution Process. At any time in this dispute/grievance process, with mutual agreement, the parties may request to submit the matter to mediation. With the concurrence of both parties, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall be contacted to request the services of a mediator. Time lines may be mutually waived for the mediation to proceed. If the parties fail to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution, the moving party may proceed through the grievance procedure. Request to have the matter heard by an Arbitrator shall be submitted in writing within ten (10 calendar days of the final date of mediation.)
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