Common use of THE REGULAR ARBITRATION PROCESS Clause in Contracts

THE REGULAR ARBITRATION PROCESS. The regular arbitration process will continue on the basis of the practice currently adhered to by the parties, but any disputes relating to such practice or any requests for changes in the practice may be referred to the Chief Arbitrator for a ruling. This procedure shall not apply to Union allegations of unfair treatment. Where a difference arises between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, or administration of this Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable, or where an allegation is made that this Agreement has been violated, either of the parties may, after exhausting any grievance procedure established by this Agreement, refer the grievance to arbitration pursuant to Article The Arbitrator or Arbitration Board shall hear and determine the difference or allegation and shall issue a decision and the decision shall be final and binding upon the parties and upon any employee affected by it. Where the parties agree to a Board the decision of a majority shall be the decision of the Board of Arbitration, but if there is no majority, the decision of the chairperson shall govern. However, in no event shall the Arbitrator or Board of Arbitration have the power to change, alter, modify or amend any provision of this Agreement. Principles of Expedited Arbitration Arbitrators shall decide at least fifteen (15) grievances each day. The decisions are precedent setting and shall be accompanied by reasons on any non-factual issues. The parties may use the services of counsel. Chief Arbitrator and Deputy Chief Arbitrator The Chief Arbitrator will have exclusive, final and binding authority over all issues relating to the scheduling of cases, including decisions as to who hears which case and when it is heard and shall have the power to relieve against time limits, including those in the grievance process and the referral to arbitration in respect of all cases.