Who can apply for expedited arbitration?
A. Any trade union or employer which is party to a collective agreement under the Labour Relations Code. However, the parties must have exhausted the grievance procedure in their collective agreement before making an application to CAAB. Q. How does an employer or union apply for expedited arbitration? A. Application forms are available from the Collective Agreement Arbitration Bureau, as well in print-from-screen and PDF formats on this website. Q. Is there a time limit to applying for expedited arbitration? A. Yes. Time limits must be followed according to the collective agreement. Otherwise, applications must be made within 45 days of completing the grievance procedure. Q. If a union or employer applies for expedited arbitration, can the other party refuse to take part on the grounds it differs from the collective agreement? A. No. Expedited arbitration, as set out in section 104 of the Labour Relations Code, overrides the provisions of the collective agreement. Q. Is there an oppor
