Common use of Internal Arbitration Process Clause in Contracts

Internal Arbitration Process. The Company and the Union agree to promote good relations and a climate of co-operation, and that such co-operation requires efficient and effective dispute resolution mechanisms. The parties hereby agree to an Internal Arbitration Procedure. 1. During the term of this Collective Agreement, the parties will undertake to utilize the Internal Arbitration Procedure for any grievance that remains unresolved after passing through all the steps of the formal grievance procedure with the exception of arbitration. 2. The internal arbitration process will consist of either a single arbitrator or a three (3) person panel to be decided by mutual consent by the Company and Local Union so involved. 3. The parties agree that the Internal Arbitration Procedure is an informal and accelerated dispute resolution mechanism to facilitate a speedy settlement of the grievance. The function of the panel or sole arbitrator is to hear disputes and to render decisions in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement. The arbitrator has the same judicial powers as an outside Board of Arbitration established under the Collective Agreement and a decision rendered by the panel or sole arbitrator is final and binding. 4. Either party can request the Internal Arbitration Procedure within twenty-five (25) working days following the written response of the Company as referred to in Clause 8.03. The request must be in writing to the other party. 5. In order for a grievance to be heard via this procedure, both parties must provide their consent. Failing such agreement, the grievance will be processed through the normal arbitration process outlined in the Collective Agreement. 6. a) In the event the parties utilize a panel of nominees, the Company and Local Union so involved will each select an experienced representative engaged in the day-to-day administration of the Collective Agreement not involved with the said grievance. The selected nominees will mutually agree on the arbitrator to hear the grievance.