Common use of Decision and Guideline Clause in Contracts

Decision and Guideline. The decision of the Arbitration Employer shall be final and binding on the parties. An Arbitration Employer in reaching its decision shall not have the power to add to, subtract from, alter or amend the Agreement in any way, however, when considering grievances dealing with discipline or dismissal the Arbitration Employer may, after hearing the arguments, determine that the original action was either too harsh or unwarranted, and accordingly alter the original discipline.