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Preparation for Arbitration
Once you've gone through the steps in Article 18.4 and the grievance hasn't been settled, it
is up to the grievor to decide whether or not to go to arbitration (18.4.2.3).
Call your Staff Representative, if you need information or assistance at any point in
preparing a classification grievance for arbitration.
Send copies of all documents to your regional office to refer to arbitration. The regional staff
will forward the information to the Grievance Department at Head Office. The Local will be
notified of the hearing date and the name and address of the Arbitrator.
While it is contemplated, by its very nature, that the expedited process be arbitrator driven
and non-legalistic, in most cases local stewards and or classification stewards should be able
to conduct at an expedited hearing. This does not preclude the use of a Grievance Officer or
legal council, if required. This should be communicated at the earliest possible stage to
OPSEU or at the time of the filing of the grievance. This will ensure proper attention to the
matter. Remember you must notify the College of your intention to use legal council, at least
10 days prior to the hearing (18.4.3.6).
Supporting information is contained in Articles 7.2.2 and 7.2.3.
7.2.2 Position Description Form
Each employee will be provided with a copy of his/her current Position Description
Form (PDF) upon the date of hire and/or at the employee’s request.
7.2.3 Classification Information
Within ten (10) days of receipt of the written request by an employee, the College
will provide to the employee, the point rating by factor for his/her position.
Once it is referred to arbitration, the arbitrator may decide that a particular complaint is so
complicated that it should be referred to the regular arbitration procedure, heard by the
same arbitrator or a different arbitrator and two nominees or if the parties agree may be
heard by a sole arbitrator under the regular arbitration procedure.
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