The Town and the Union agree to use every reasonable effort to prevent grievances from arising and to accomplish just and reasonable settlements. Section 2.

ARTICLE 12 GRIEVANCE and ARBITRATION 12.1 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, If a settlement is not reached at Step 1, the Union may within seven (7) working days, refer the grievance to the Town-Manager. Such grievance shall be in writing and give all of the pertinent information relative to the grievance and indicate the relief requested.

7] Yes No Fait accompli Note: The Division may decline to Issue a complaint unlass reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging parly 456 CMR 15.04(1). The Division may refer the charge to a Divison mediator for settlement discussions. INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number | Leah Marie Barrault, Esq. 19. Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 617-367-7200 21.

Yes 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(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name IAFF Local 1032 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Leah Barrault 617-405-4271 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number The Labor Collaborative, LLC, 3 Boulevard Street, Milton, MA 02186 22.

Yes 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(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name IAFF Local 1032 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Leah Barrault 617-405-4271 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number The Labor Collaborative, LLC, 3 Boulevard Street, Milton, MA 02186 22.

Yes 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(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name IAFF Local 1032 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Leah Barrault 617-405-4271 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number The Labor Collaborative, LLC, 3 Boulevard Street, Milton, MA 02186 22.

to" settle this Note: The Division may decline fo issue a complaint unless veasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 | CUR: 15.04(1). i The Division may refer the charge to a Division mediator for settlement discussions. INFORMATION 47. Name 18. ; Somerville Municipal _Association 19. Employees ON CHARGING PARTY Representative io contact 7 Alan J. McDonald McDonald Lamond 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.

This hearing officer tried to mediate a settlement at the conclusion of the hearing; yet was unsuccessful. The parties were then ordered to attempt to settle this matter and then to report back in writing within two (2) weeks regarding the status of settlement negotiations. The parties did not comply with this reporting order. Only the Appellant filed a post-hearing proposed decision. FINDINGS OF FACT 16 exhibits were entered into evidence.

Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name 18. Representative to contact Stoughton Police Superior Officers, MCOP461 19. 20. Telephone Number | Leigh Panettiere 617-523-2500 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 44 School Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 22. 21.

IV] a Yes No Note: The DLR may decline to Issue a complaint unless reascnable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name REVERE TEACHERS 19. ASSOCIATION | 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number MARK HICKERNELL 617-878-8287 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) MTA, 2 HERITAGE DRIVE, 22. 21.

Iv] Yes [ 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(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name REVERE TEACHERS 19. ASSOCIATION 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number MARK 617-878-8287 HICKERNELL Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number MTA, 2 HERITAGE DRIVE, 8TH FLOOR, QUINCY, MA 02171 22.

substantially identical claims addressed in the Clarkson Award which is not repugnant to the purposes of the Law; (2) the Complaint raises issues of contract interpretation which are proper for arbitration; (3) the statutory issues raised by the Complaint are well-settled; (4) deferral would conserve the resources of both the DLR and the parties; (5) deferral would discourage inconsistent awards; and (6) deferral would promote the prompt and effective settlement

(see Exhibit 1, page 2), the Union has made no reasonable attempt to pursue settlement or any resolution of this matter with the District prior to or since filing this Charge. This Charge is a frivolous, premature exercise undertaken by the Union. The parties time and resources would have been far better spent if the Union had consulted with the District regarding potential resolution prior to filing this Charge.