Arbitration

Any grievance remaining unsettled after passing through the grievance procedure as outlined in this article may be referred by either party to Arbitration in accordance with this Article.

When the grievance procedure has been exhausted without settlement, the parties hereto shall agree by midnight of the last day of the grievance procedure upon the appointment of a single arbitrator to arbitrate the grievance.

If the parties fail to appoint an arbitrator within the time limit, either party may inform the Minister Responsible for Labour who may appoint an arbitrator.

The arbitrator appointed under this Article shall have all the powers conferred upon an arbitrator under the Labour Relations Act, Section 88, and without restricting their power and authority, their decision shall be an order and may require: ° Compliance with the agreement in a stipulated manner. ° Reinstatement of an Employee in the case of dismissal or suspension in lieu of dismissal with or without compensation.

The decision of the arbitrator shall be rendered within forty-eight (48) hours of their appointment unless a time extension is otherwise mutually agreed by the parties hereto.

One-half of the expense and remuneration incurred by the arbitrator shall be paid by the Union.