Originally Posted by
Pogey Bait
I am kind of slow and just skipped over the TPA, but the negotiations begin within 31 days. Then there is 90 days to hash out the JCBA, if not it goes to an arbitrator. The arbitrator then has 30 days to figure it out. So just call it end of January that negotiations begin, add 90 days, that's end of April JCBA should be completed. If it goes to an arbitrator, add 30 days, that's end of May for a decision. Then goes to a vote. Is that the way everybody else read the timeline?
I haven't read your TPA, but generally if something goes to an arbitator/arbitration, then there is NO vote of approval by the union.
If something goes to a mediator, then the union usually has a chance to say Yes/no.