The process in which an impartial third party or panel reviews the positions of labor and management in a particular dispute to focus attention on the major issues and resolve their differences about facts
A fact-finding mission or visit is one whose purpose is to get information about a particular situation, especially for an official group. A UN fact-finding mission is on its way to the region. fact-finding trip/visit/mission etc an official trip, visit etc during which you try to find out facts and information about something for your organization, government etc
An investigation of a dispute by an impartial third person who examines the issues and facts in the case, and may issue a report and recommended settlement