Originally Posted by
dera
The problem with arbitrators is the RLA. The company is always right, unless the union proves that they are wrong. And the burden of proof is always with the union. Company can just say "no matter what the words on the paper say, this is what we meant when we agreed on this language", and then union has to prove that this is not correct.
It is not a level playing field.
pretty much. Intent. When intent is a problem, and it always is for the reason you mentioned, it becomes practice then industry standard. Disputes help with practice argue your not in agreement. If you don’t have those your done and would have to go the Loa or settlement agreement route.