§ 15.3.vi NA2022

MOU Pre-Arbitration Discussions

The Arbitration Panel directs the parties to discuss whether to make changes to the pre-arbitration discussion set forth in Article 15.4(B)(5). Such discussions shall include, but are not limited to, the consideration of the following issues:

1. The timing for any pre-arbitration discussions;
2. Whether cases should be placed on a scheduling letter before any such pre-arbitration discussion is held;
3. Procedures to address a refusal by any party to conduct a pre-arbitration discussion; and
4. The process for scheduling cases following the completion of the pre-arbitration discussion.