Mediator's Function
Effective Sep 23, 2016Mass. Register #1322MGL c. 23, §§ 9O, 9P, 9Q, 9T(c), (d) MGL c. 30A MGL c. 150 MGL c. 150E, § 9Department of Labor Relations
- (1) The function of a mediator is to assist employers and employee organizations in reaching a voluntary agreement. A mediator may hold separate or joint meetings for this purpose. The mediator shall consult with each party concerning the time, date, and place of each mediation session; however, the mediator shall make the final decision on scheduling.
- (2) The mediator may order the parties to provide specific representatives authorized to enter into a collective bargaining agreement to be present at meetings held for the purpose of resolving the impasse and negotiating such an agreement.