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Go to , login (or register as a panel requestor if you do not have a login) and provide the information for the request. Once you click submit, your request will be processed very quickly.

Request for Panel of arbitrators (up to 13) processed manually by FMCS staff: $175. Request for a List of arbitrators (up to 13) processed manually by FMCS staff: $175. Direct manual appointment of an arbitrator when a panel is not used: $100.

Arbitrator fees normally range from about $1000 per day (per diem) to $2000 per day, usually depending upon the arbitrators experience and the geographic area in which he or she practices.

The difference lies in the fact that the conciliator can make proposals for settlement, formulate or reformulate the terms of a possible settlement while a mediator would not do so but would merely facilitate a settlement between the parties.

Main Difference Arbitration involves a neutral third party rendering a legally binding decision after considering the arguments of both parties, while conciliation revolves around a mediator facilitating communication and negotiation to help the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

You may call us at (202) 606-5111 for assistance. As of October 1st, 2023, the fee for requesting a panel is $175 unless the request is processed via our online system at arbitration.fmcs.gov; if using the online system, the fee is $100.

It is the generally accepted means of conflict resolution between an employer and a labor or- ganization during the term of a contract, enabling disagreements over contract interpreta- tion or application to be settled in a less formal setting than time-consuming and costly courtroom litigation.

No. The settlement agreed upon is not legally binding. However, the process of conciliation is the result of agreement between the parties and as such parties normally honour this.