Common use of Step 3 – Mediation Clause in Contracts

Step 3 – Mediation. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2 the Union may, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the unsatisfactory response from Step 2 is due or received, file a request for mediation with the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) in accordance with WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇-▇▇▇, with a copy to the University’s Human Resources Department. In addition to all other filing requirements, the request must include a copy of the grievance and all previous responses. a. The Union and the University’s Human Resources Department may agree that no mediation will be scheduled. b. The proceedings of any mediation will not be reported or recorded in any manner, except written agreements reached by the parties during the course of the mediation. Unless they are independently admissible, statements made by either party in the mediation, may not be: i. later introduced as evidence; ii. made known to an arbitrator or hearings examiner at a hearing; iii. or construed for any purpose as an admission against interest.