MREP has mediated
over 3,500 grievances, resolving 86% without resort to
arbitration. The average cost of mediation in 2007 was approximately
$500 per
case, $250 per party. The comparable costs for arbitration were
$3,929 per case, $1,965 per party.
For further statistics on the costs and results of grievance mediation, see
2008 MREP Grievance Mediation
Report.
