Core Room Arbitration Update

We have finally received the ruling on the Core Room Arbitration from Arbitrator Judi Korbin. Unfortunately she has ruled in favor of the Company. Ms. Korbin's ruling under the basis of the "estoppel argument" is that the Union should not have any expectations of exclusive jurisdiction over the work in question. This decision is extremely disappointing and could open up the flood gates to many more jurisdictional issues. I will be talking to our legal council John Rogers next week to see where we can go from here.

Pete Rayburn
President CEP Local 592

Core Saw Arbitration

Jim VanDusen has asked me to post the dates for the upcoming arbitration on the Core saw jobs. This arbitration will be held December 11th in Nanaimo. One additional day is needed but this date has not been set. It could be prior to the 11th or after the 11th.

UPDATE: The Executive meeting has been postponed until December 13th because of the arbitration so I believe it will be held on the 11th and 12th.