Common use of Step Three - Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Step Three - Arbitration. 1) If the Union is not satisfied with the answer at Step Two of the grievance procedure, or does not wish to accept the recommendation of the mediator (if the grievance has been referred to Mediation), then the Union may submit the matter to arbitration by notifying the Employee Relations Office in writing that the answer is not satisfactory and the Union is requesting arbitration. Such notice must be received in the Employee Relations Office within ten (10) working days of the second step meeting, or within ten (10) working days of the last day of mediation in order for the grievance to be properly referred for arbitration. 2) Within five (5) working days after the date on which the Employee Relations Office received the Union’s notice of intent to arbitrate the Union and the University will meet to select an arbitrator from the panel of arbitrators shown below.