12- 180 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 180-13-3 - Preventive Mediation

Preventive mediation is a non-confrontational, collaborative technique for negotiating a collective bargaining agreement in which the mediator is on the scene before the negotiations begin. If necessary, the mediator trains the parties in interest-based bargaining so that the parties can work together to identify their individual and mutual interests and engage in joint problem solving to find ways to best meet such interests.

1.Requesting Preventive Mediation. Preventive mediation is initiated by joint request of the parties, indicating in writing their intention to participate in the process.

2.If Preventive Mediation Does Not Result in an Agreement. If preventive mediation does not result in an agreement, a new mediator will be assigned to assist the parties in traditional mediation upon the request of either party.

12- 180 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 3