Originally Posted by
Seggy
No it can not get tied up in court because the arbitrator is the final word in the matter.
We had our chance to vote in ALPA. If we voted it in this PAST August PNCL ALPA MEC would have worked with us.
We declined and have to live with that decision.
I am no legal expert but I do know this in respect to union arbitration.
The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding in most contracts. Both sides must accept the decision and cannot appeal to any higher step in the grievance procedure. An exception to this rule is noted when one side feels strongly that the arbitrator did more than interpret facts and rights under a contract or set of working conditions. (Contracts often say clearly that the arbitrator cannot change contract language or work rules.) In this situation, the loser may go to court to try to overturn the arbitrator’s decision.
Not saying it will happen but i doubt PNCL Corp will just say "OK, you win" given how stubborn they have been.