final unless TMCC-NFA requests mediation. 14.5 Mediation 1. TMCC-NFA may request mediation within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the final decision on the grievance. 2. To initiate the process, TMCC-NFA shall submit the Request for Mediation Form to the office of the President (the form can be obtained from HR). The completed form shall: a. Identify the code, bylaw, policy, or contract provision that is alleged to have been violated; b. Summarize the precise conduct that is alleged to have violated the forgoing; c. State the relief that is requested; and d. Permit an optional attachment of no more than 1,000 words that details the concern. 3. Within ten (10) working days, the administration shall submit a written response to TMCC-NFA of no more than 1,000 words. The response shall detail the administration’s position and state whether the administration agrees to proceed to mediation or not. 4. If both parties agree to mediation, TMCC-NFA shall, within ten (10) working days, submit a request for mediation to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) or its successor that reflects the positions and summaries authored by both parties and provide a copy of the submission to the administration. 5. All questions of mediation procedure shall be managed by the mediator. Both parties shall cooperate with FMCS in good faith. 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 14 Page 93
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