(1) The Labor Relations Commission shall commence the mediation without delay when any one of the parties concerned file an application for mediation of a labor dispute to said Commission, and both parties concerned shall undertake the proceedings of mediation with good faith.
(2) The Labor Relations Commission may arrange negotiations for smooth mediation and help the parties concerned independently settle their labor disputes even before an application is filed for the mediation of them pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1). <Added on Dec. 30, 2006>