Common use of Impasse and Mediation Clause in Contracts

Impasse and Mediation. In the event agreement is not reached by the parties 25 days prior to expiration of the current contract; either party may declare an impasse of negotiations. Upon declaration of impasse, either party may request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The assigned mediator shall seek to promote and/or develop an agreement between the parties, and shall have all the necessary authority to call and schedule meetings between the parties for such purpose. Any and all costs and/or expenses charged by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services for its services, if any, shall be shared equally by the parties. This procedure represents the parties mutually agreed upon dispute settlement procedure and supersedes the procedure contained in ORC 4117.14.