31May 2013 by cope491

Results – Negotiating Team Officer

Bargaining
Negotiating Team member election - Officer Report date: Friday 31 May 2013 11:29 EDT Election Negotiating Team Member - Officer As at Poll close: Friday 31 May 2013 10:00 EDT Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Carle, Karen 6 42.86 2 Wilde, Donna 5 35.71 3 Dillabaugh, Heather 3 21.43
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15Mar 2013 by cope491

Ratification Vote – Results

Bargaining
Results of Ratification vote regarding Memorandum of Settlement signed and dated February 5, 2013. Yes - 156 = 83.42% No - 31 = 16.57% Number of voters = 187 Group size = 244 Percentage voted = 76.73%
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15Dec 2012 by cope491

What is conciliation?

Bargaining
Conciliation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process whereby the parties to a dispute use a conciliator, who meets with the parties separately in an attempt to resolve their differences. They do this by lowering tensions, improving communications, interpreting issues, providing technical assistance, exploring potential solutions and bringing about a negotiated settlement. Either party may apply to the ministry. If parties are in negotiations, they must use the government's conciliation services before they can get into a position to engage in a strike or lock-out. Conciliation differs from arbitration in that the conciliation process, in and of itself, has no legal standing, and the conciliator usually has no authority to seek evidence or call witnesses, usually writes no decision, and makes no award. Conciliation differs from mediation in that the…
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07Dec 2012 by cope491

Bargaining Update

Bargaining
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Unfortunately despite two additional bargaining days on December 1, 2012 and December 7, 2012 we were unable to reach an agreement. At this time we feel it prudent to move the process forward and therefore we have filed for conciliation. We will keep you updated on the process. Wishing everyone the best; have a safe and happy holiday. In Solidarity, COPE491 Bargaining Committee
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