Common use of Formal Level 4 Clause in Contracts

Formal Level 4. If the Union is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level 3 or if no disposition has been made within the period provided above, the Union may submit the grievance to Arbitration before an impartial arbitrator. The Union must provide the Board with written notice that it is proceeding to arbitration within ten (10) days of the Board’s disposition or if no disposition was made by the Board within ten (10) days of the date the Board’s disposition was due. If parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator, then the arbitrator shall be selected by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), in accordance with its rules which shall likewise govern the arbitration proceeding. The demand for arbitration must be filed with AAA within ten (10) days of the date of the aforementioned written notice to the Board. Both parties agree to be bound by the award of the arbitrator, and that judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Union and the Employer.