ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE Sample Clauses
The Arbitration and Grievance clause establishes a formal process for resolving disputes between parties, typically in the context of employment or collective bargaining agreements. It outlines the steps that must be followed when an employee or union has a complaint, often requiring initial attempts at informal resolution, followed by formal grievance procedures, and ultimately, binding arbitration if the issue remains unresolved. This clause ensures that disagreements are handled in a structured, fair, and efficient manner, reducing the likelihood of litigation and promoting workplace harmony.
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. Except as otherwise expressly provided in these Rules, any dispute between a Producer and/or the League and the Actor and/or Equity relating to the interpretation or application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Equity and the League shall be submitted to the Grievance Committee at the request of either Equity, the Producer, or the League, and, if not decided by the Grievance Committee, shall be submitted to arbitration as provided below.
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. SECTION 1 Should any differences arise between the Employer and an employee covered by this Agreement, as to the meaning and application of the provisions of this Agreement, or should any trouble of any kind arise, there shall be no suspension of the work on account of such differences, caused by either the Employer or the Union and the conditions in effect at the time the difference or dispute shall be settled in the following manner:
(a) Should a dispute or grievance arise on a job, immediate steps shall be taken by the employee and/or his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the job superintendent or his representative to satisfactorily settle such dispute on the job site.
(b) If the dispute cannot be settled on the job site within forty-eight hours, then the matter will be referred to the Union and to the Executive Officers of the Association or Employer, these two (2) parties will attempt to settle the matter within forty-eight (48) hours after the grievance is referred to them.
(c) In the event the Union representative and the Executive Officer of the Association or Employer cannot arrive at a satisfactory solution of the problems within the time limit specified, the dispute shall be referred to the Joint Committee, the Joint Committee to be composed of two (2) representatives of the Association or Employer and two (2) representatives of the Union. The Joint Committee shall meet within forty-eight (48) hours upon written complaint by the aggrieved party, such complaint to state the details of the dispute. This time will be extended not to exceed ten (10) days at the request of either party.
(d) If the dispute cannot be settled by this Joint Committee and it involves a question as to the meaning and application of this Agreement, the matter may then be submitted to arbitration upon written request of the party filing the complaint. Such notice shall be served upon the other party within five (5) working days after the meeting of the Joint Committee referred to in Paragraph (c). The party asking for arbitration shall apply to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for the appointment of an Arbitrator. Such Arbitrator shall not have the power to add to, disregard, or to modify any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties. The expense of arbitration shall be shared equally by both parties.
SECTION 2 Grievances or disputes must be processed within the time limits set out in these sections or ...
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. Except as otherwise expressly provided in these Rules, any dispute between a Producer and/or the League and the Actor and/or Equity relating to the interpretation or application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Equity and the League shall be submitted to the Grievance Committee at the request of either Equity, the Producer, or the League and, if not decided by the Grievance Committee, may be submitted to arbitration as provided below. If a dispute or grievance relates to a production with a Point of Organization other than New York, Equity shall have the right to demand arbitration of the grievance or dispute without prior resort to the Grievance Committee.
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. If the Actor's salary is reduced twice within twelve months under this provision, the Actor may be subject to termination for any subsequent unauthorized absence or lateness.
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. The Actor or applicant shall submit to Equity any claimed violation of these provisions within 28 days of the time when the claim arose or when the Actor became aware of the alleged discrimination, whichever is later. Equity shall send written notice of the claim to the League and the Producer, in accordance with Rule 4(A)(2) within five business days thereafter. Any claim for which timely notice is not given shall be barred unless unusual circumstances can be shown for such delay. The Grievance Committee shall meet to consider the claim immediately thereafter.
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. Upon request of AGMA, the Producer shall also submit a roster of all Artists engaged and their contract information in an Excel spreadsheet form provided by AGMA.
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. If the Actor is absent and/or late and subject to salary reduction pursuant to Rule 58(M)(1) and (2), respectively, after the fourth occurrence of salary reduction within 12 months under this provision, the Actor may be subject to termination for any subsequent unauthorized absence or lateness from rehearsal. Absences and lateness shall count collectively for the purposes of this Rule 58(M)(5).
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. 5 5. AUDITIONS AND INTERVIEWS 8 6. BENEFITS 16 7. BILLING 16 8. BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT 20 9. BLACKLISTING 20 10. BREACHES BY PRODUCER 20
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. It is understood that for purposes of calculating the contractual work week in paragraph (1) above, performances, including half-hour, will be deemed to be three hours. Notwithstanding the above, however, missed performances shall still be calculated in eighths. In no event may the Artist's salary be reduced by more than one week's contractual salary in any one week.
ARBITRATION AND GRIEVANCE. A Unit Company accepted by Equity must perform an Actors' Fund Benefit as required by Rule 6, BENEFITS.