A bargaining update for you.
On September 12, 2013 the Labour Relations Board accepted AUPE’s application for arbitration.
In the arbitration process, the union and the employer each make their case to a three-person panel, including a nominee from the union, a nominee from the employer, and an independent chairperson. After hearing from both sides, the chairperson will write an arbitration award, which will become the collective agreement.
The employer and union are to provide the names of their nominees for the arbitration to the Board by September 23.
Here's hoping for a good outcome!
