ARTICLE 10 GRIEVANCE and ARBITRATION 10.1 The purpose of this Article is to establish a procedure for the settlement of grievances which involve the interpretation and application of a specific provision of this Agreement. A grievance shall mean a complaint by an employee that as to her/him the School Administration has interpreted and applied this Agreement in violation of a specific provision hereof.

Step 2: The manager, upon receipt of the Step 1 written statement, shall attempt to negotiate a settlement or adjustment of the grievance with the Union, with or without Employee, during a period of seven (7) calendar days following receipt of such written statement or during such longer period as the parties may agree upon, provided, however, that if a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached within said seven (7) calendar day period, the Manager

Loano 2D Dated: j AolB- Aolg SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE WILLIAMSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND THE WILLIAMSTOWN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UNIT The Williamstown School Committee and the Williamstown Education Association, Building and Grounds Unit, hereby agree to the following terms, conditions, and understandings to be incorporated into a successor collective bargaining agreement.

In addition, the Parties are directed to confer as to whether they are willing to engage the services of a DLR Mediator for possible settlement. Utilization of a mediator will not delay the commencement of the Hearing. 1.

lv] Yes L] No Note: The Division may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party 456 CMR 15.04(1). The Division may refer the charge to a Divison mediator for settlement discussions. INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Berlin Teachers Association 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Ira Fader 617-878-8245 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21.

functions and obligations of the Authority to retain the right 10 operate the Authority management effectively in a responsible and efficient manner; and Whereas it is the intent and purpose of the parties to set forth herein their entire Agreement covering rates of pay, wages, hours of employment, and other conditions of employment; to for prompt increase the efficiency and productivity of employees in maintenance; and to provide operation of and fair settlement

Additionally, the Department will typically exercise its discretion to defer review when doing so will conserve resources and encourage prompt and effective settlement of disputes via the use of arbitrators. See City of Holyoke, MUP-2734 (2002). Where a grievance has already been referred to arbitration, the Department is more inclined to grant deferral. /d.

[Z] Yes D No Note: The Division may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party 456 CMR 15. 04(1). The Division may refer the charge to a Dlvison mediator for settlement discussions. INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Plainville Education Association 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Jennifer L.

Srednicki: Pursuant to a settlement between the parties, | hereby withdraw the charge of prohibited practice in case MUP-15-4990 (Peabody School Administrators Association and Peabody School Committee). Thank you. Mark A.

[v] Yes No L] Note: The Division may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party 456 CMR 15.04(1). The Division may refer the charge to a Divison mediator for settlement discussions. INFORMATION 17. Name Peabody School Administrators Association 19. ON CHARGING PARTY 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Mark Hickernell, Esq. 617-878-8287 21.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Settlement Agreement (Agreement) is entered into between the School Committee of the City of Newton ("School Committee") and the Newton Teachers Association ("NTA") (collectively the parties). In an effort to avoid the tangible and intangible costs of further litigation, including the negative impact on their labor relations, the parties seek to resolve all issues related to Unfair Labor Practice Charge No. MUP-18-6938.

VI Yes LJ No Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(7). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Jason Leto 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Laurie Houle, Esq. 617-878-8289 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) Telephone. Number 21. Fax Number Massachusetts Teachers Association, 2 Heritage Dr., 8th Floor, Quincy MA 02171 22.

Yes L] Note: The Division may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party 456 CMR No 15.04(1). The Division may refer the charge to a Division mediator for settlement discussions. INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 18. Name 19. Representative to contact 21. Telephone Number Ira Sills, Esq. 617-742-0208 Pipefitters Local 537 20. 22.

In addition, the Parties are directed to confer as to whether they are willing to engage the services of a DLR Mediator for possible settlement. Utilization of a mediator will not delay the commencement of the Hearing. 1.

The School Committee shall provide insurance providing indemnification for expenses or damages incurred by the School District Nurse in defense or settlement of a claim against him/her, which arose out of acts performed by him/her while acting within the scope of his/her official duties or employment, provided that the defense or settlement of such claim shall have been made by the City Counsel or by an attorney furnished by an insurer obligated under