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Request Impasse Services
Impasse services can be used either for impasses related to collective bargaining or a dispute between the CEO and Employer. To request impasse services, email the completed Request for Impasse Services form to eab.elections@eab.iowa.gov
Back to topIowa Statutory Impasse Timeline Guide
| Employer Type(s) | Unit Type | First date EAB will act on unilateral mediation request (120 days to completion deadline) | Deadline to commence arbitration hearing | Completion Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | All units | 11/15 | -- | 3/15 |
| City or County | All units | 11/30 | -- | 3/31 |
| School District or AEA | Non-teachers | 12/15 | -- | 4/15 |
| School distract or AEA | Licensed teachers | 1/31 | 5/13 | 5/31 |
| Community college | All units | 1/31 | 5/13 | 5/31 |
| Public employers not subject to Iowa Code 24.17 budget certification requirements | All units | 120 days prior to the date the employer's next fiscal or budget year commences | -- | The date upon which the employer's next fiscal or budget year commences |
Subject to modification by parties’ §20.19 independent impasse agreement. Code of Iowa 24.17 (2020): City and County budget certification changed from March 15 to March 31.
Back to topArbitration
Arbitration is a voluntary, binding dispute resolution process. The parties request a list of arbitrators from the EAB and then agree on which one they will use. The arbitrator usually holds a hearing between the two parties. After the hearing, the arbitrator decides the outcome of the dispute.
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Back to topContract Mediation
Upon request, the EAB will appoint administrative law judges employed by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) as mediators for parties at an impasse in contract negotiations. Non-public safety units will be limited to a two-hour mediation. Public safety units will be limited to a five-hour mediation. All mediations will be conducted by video only. Alternatively, the parties may waive mediation and go straight to arbitration or may hire a private mediator at their own cost.
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Back to topBecome an EAB Arbitrator or Mediator
The EAB's arbitration and mediation programs are outlined in Iowa Code section 20.20 and 20.22. The regulations can be found at IAC 621-7, 13, and 14. If interested, apply to be an arbitrator or a mediator by emailing the completed application and supporting documents to eab.elections@eab.iowa.gov.
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