ARTICLE 30 - ARBITRATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

30-1 ARBITRATION PROCESS [03:26]

30-2 ARBITRATOR’S JURISDICTION [04:27]

30-3 UNION WITNESS(ES) AND REPRESENTATIVE(S) [05:36]

30-4 ARBITRATOR’S DECISION [06:23]

30-5 ARBITRATION COST [06:39]

Q: In Arbitration will the judge watch the videos of intent, or read the contract?

A: Both the Company and the Union have recorded the bargaining conversations at the negotiating table that state intent. That is what they would ask for. Also important to note that an Arbitrator is different than a Judge. The Arbitration process is formal, however, in the same way as a court hearing, though there are a few notable differences. 

The Collective Agreement would absolutely be looked at. In any arbitration, the Collective Agreement would be looked at by an Arbitrator, whether the Grievance in question was related to an alleged violation of that language, or if the Grievance arose from a dispute on intent. 

If the Arbitration proceeded to a hearing, both sides would be able to submit evidence, which could include notes from the Bargaining table, as well as call witnesses who would testify and be cross-examined during the hearing.