Mediation Request. If an agreement is not reached within forty-five (45) days of the start of school, either party may request the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Additionally, if both parties agree to mediation or if the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board (IELRB) invokes mediation, the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) will be used. Should FMCS be unavailable, the parties shall immediately commence discussions as to a replacement. If a replacement is unavailable or the parties cannot agree, the IELRB shall be notified. The mediator shall not, without the consent of both parties, recommend terms of settlement or make any findings of fact.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Master Contract