Common use of Notice of Intent to Arbitrate Clause in Contracts

Notice of Intent to Arbitrate. If the grievance has not been resolved by the department head's response at Step 2 and the Union intends to continue to pursue the grievance, the Union shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the department head's response, refer the grievance to arbitration by so notifying, in writing, the Employer's Director of Labor Relations of its intent. The Employer's Director of Labor Relations or designee and representatives of the Union shall meet within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the Union filed its Notice of Intent to Arbitrate in an attempt to resolve the grievance. If the Parties have not resolved the grievance within seven (7) calendar days after the date of such meeting, the Union may initiate the arbitration process as provided for in Section 4.02 of this article.