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Grievance
mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process designed
to address and resolve workplace disputes. In grievance mediation,
labor and management explore possible “win-win” settlements
of grievances in order to avoid the “win-lose” scenario
which results from a grievance arbitration. PERB provides experienced
mediators to assist parties in resolving grievances prior to
arbitration. PERB's experience has been that, in most cases,
mediation settles the issue without the need for arbitration.
Grievance mediation is not a substitute for arbitration, however,
if the parties can reach a mutually acceptable resolution this
process can save arbitration expenses. Labor and management must
jointly agree to participate in grievance mediation.
Questions
about PERB's grievance mediation service may be directed
to:
Jim McClimon
510 East 12th Street Suite 1B
Des Moines IA 50319
Phone:(515) 281-4414
Fax (515) 242-6511
James.McClimon@iowa.gov |
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