Jazz CSA/ACS: Update on arbitration/mediation process

Jazz CSA/ACS: Update on arbitration/mediation process

May 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

On April 19th the CAW was to provide both Arbitrator Tom Hodges and the employer – Jazz Aviation – its brief and relevant case law as outlined in the original timeline for the mediation process. Prior to this date, the CAW requested a one-week extension from Mr. Hodges moving the April 19 deadline to April 26 which the Arbitrator graciously approved. As such, the CAW submitted its brief on April 26. The extension moved all subsequent dates back an additional week. On May 10th the Company provided their brief to the Arbitrator and CAW. Finally, the Union submitted its closing reply to the parties today, May 17, 2013.

The Arbitrator is now in receipt of all the relevant information and documentation to make a ruling. It is the discretion of the Arbitrator to issue an award after reviewing all information provided to him. This will also include content from the April 26th and 27th arbitration hearing, along with the written briefs received per the above dates.

The CAW has no control as to when Mr. Hodges will issue his award, but the CAW is confident that the membership will be patient and respect due process. The bargaining committee will further advise the membership as soon as they are in receipt of Arbitrator Hodges's award.

  

In solidarity,

Your Jazz CSA/ACS bargaining committee:
Shirley Anderson-Mio, Chairperson
Huw Callard
Josée Genois
Lee Kempster
Robert Pomanti
Matthew Sackville
Ken White
Ashley Watkins, Executive Assistant
Jamie Ross, Local 2002 President
Joel Fournier, National Representative