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Labour Arbitration
1. Introduction to Labour Arbitration
2. The Legal and Contractual Framework
3. Key Parties and Roles
4. The Grievance Procedure
5. Pre-Arbitration Stage
6. The Arbitration Hearing
7. Substantive Issues in Discipline and Discharge Arbitration
8. Substantive Issues in Contract Interpretation Arbitration
9. Non-Disciplinary and Human Rights Issues
10. The Arbitration Award
11. Post-Award Procedures
12. Special Procedures and Considerations
3.
Key Parties and Roles
3.1.
The Employer
3.1.1.
Role in the Arbitration Process
3.1.2.
Representation and Decision-Making Authority
3.1.3.
Burden of Proof in Discipline Cases
3.1.4.
Management Witnesses
3.2.
The Union
3.2.1.
Duty of Fair Representation
3.2.1.1.
Legal Obligations
3.2.1.2.
Standard of Care
3.2.1.3.
Remedies for Breach
3.2.2.
Role in Advancing Grievances
3.2.3.
Union Representatives and Legal Counsel
3.2.4.
Internal Union Procedures
3.2.5.
Conflicts of Interest
3.3.
The Grievor
3.3.1.
Rights and Responsibilities
3.3.2.
Participation in the Process
3.3.3.
Right to Union Representation
3.3.4.
Individual vs. Collective Interests
3.4.
The Arbitrator
3.4.1.
Qualifications and Selection Criteria
3.4.1.1.
Legal Background
3.4.1.2.
Labour Relations Experience
3.4.1.3.
Neutrality and Impartiality
3.4.2.
Single Arbitrator
3.4.2.1.
Advantages and Disadvantages
3.4.2.2.
Selection Process
3.4.3.
Tripartite Arbitration Board
3.4.3.1.
Structure and Composition
3.4.3.2.
Union Nominee
3.4.3.3.
Employer Nominee
3.4.3.4.
Neutral Chair
3.4.3.5.
Decision-Making Process
3.4.3.6.
Majority vs. Unanimous Decisions
3.4.4.
Powers and Limitations
3.4.4.1.
Jurisdiction
3.4.4.2.
Remedial Authority
3.4.4.3.
Procedural Control
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