Common use of Umpire Arbitration Procedure Clause in Contracts

Umpire Arbitration Procedure. 1. The cases presented to the arbitrator will consist of work site issues; short-term disciplinary actions [three (3) day or less suspensions without pay]; overtime distribution; and other individual situations mutually agreed to. 2. Either party will provide the other with an initial list of the cases which it wishes to be heard on a scheduled hearing date at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to a hearing date. This list may be revised upon mutual agreement of the parties at any time up to fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the hearing date. 3. Statements of facts and the issue will be presented by the parties, in writing, to the arbitrator at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing date unless the arbitrator agrees to fewer days for that particular hearing date. If contract language is to be interpreted, the appropriate language provisions of the contract will also be provided to the arbitrator prior to the hearing. 4. Whenever possible, the cases will be grouped by geographic area and heard in that area. The hearing site may be moved to facilitate the expeditious handling of the day’s cases. 5. The case in chief will be limited to five (5) minutes by each side with an opportunity for a one minute rebuttal and/or closing. No witnesses will be called. No objections will be allowed. No briefs or transcripts shall be made. The Grievant and his/her ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, plus a department representative and the supervisor, will be present at the hearing and available to answer questions from the arbitrator. 6. The arbitrator will render a final and binding decision on each case at the end of each case or at the end of the day on the form provided. The arbitrator may deny, uphold or modify the action of the Employer. 7. The cost of the arbitrator and the expenses of the hearing will be shared equally by the parties.

Umpire Arbitration Procedure. 1. The cases presented to the arbitrator will consist of campus, local institution, or work site issues; short-term disciplinary actions [three (3) day or less suspensions without pay]; overtime distribution; , and other individual situations mutually agreed to. 2. Cases will be given an initial joint screening by representatives of the State Bureau of Collective Bargaining and SEA. Either party will provide the other with an initial list of the cases which it wishes to be heard on a scheduled hearing date at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to a hearing date. This list may be revised upon mutual agreement of the parties at any time up to fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the hearing date. 3. Statements of facts and the issue will be presented by the parties, in writing, to the arbitrator at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing date date, unless the arbitrator agrees to fewer days for that particular hearing date. If contract language is to be interpreted, the appropriate language provisions of the contract will also be provided to the arbitrator prior to the hearing. 4. Whenever possible, the cases will be grouped by campus, institution and/or geographic area and heard in that area. The hearing site may be moved to facilitate the expeditious handling of the day’s cases. 5. The case in chief will be limited to five (5) minutes by each side with an opportunity for a one minute rebuttal and/or closing. No witnesses will be called. No objections will be allowed. No briefs or transcripts shall be made. The Grievant and his/her ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, plus a department representative and the supervisor, will be present at the hearing and available to answer questions from the arbitrator. 6. The arbitrator will render a final and binding decision on each case at the end of each case or at the end of the day on the form provided. The arbitrator may deny, uphold or modify the action of the Employer. 7. The cost of the arbitrator and the expenses of the hearing will be shared equally by the partiesparties on a pro-rated basis, dependent on Union/Association participation.

Umpire Arbitration Procedure. 1. The cases presented to the arbitrator will consist of campus, local institution, or work site issues; short-term disciplinary actions [three (3) day or less suspensions without pay]; overtime distribution; , and other individual situations mutually agreed to. 2. Cases will be given an initial joint screening by representatives of the State Bureau of Labor Relations and SEA. Either party will provide the other with an initial list of the cases which it wishes to be heard on a scheduled hearing date at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to a hearing date. This list may be revised upon mutual agreement of the parties at any time up to fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the hearing date. 3. Statements of facts and the issue will be presented by the parties, in writing, to the arbitrator at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing date date, unless the arbitrator agrees to fewer days for that particular hearing date. If contract language is to be interpreted, the appropriate language provisions of the contract will also be provided to the arbitrator prior to the hearing. 4. Whenever possible, the cases will be grouped by campus, institution and/or geographic area and heard in that area. The hearing site may be moved to facilitate the expeditious handling of the day’s cases. 5. The case in chief will be limited to five (5) minutes by each side with an opportunity for a one minute rebuttal and/or closing. No witnesses will be called. No objections will be allowed. No briefs or transcripts shall be made. The Grievant and his/her ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, plus a department representative and the supervisor, will be present at the hearing and available to answer questions from the arbitrator. 6. The arbitrator will render a final and binding decision on each case at the end of each case or at the end of the day on the form provided. The arbitrator may deny, uphold or modify the action of the Employer. 7. The cost of the arbitrator and the expenses of the hearing will be shared equally by the partiesparties on a pro-rated basis, dependent on Union/Association participation.