Consultation Stage. 16.03.01 An employee, Employer representative or Union representative may initiate consultation if a dispute is not resolved through problem-solving, or an employee or representative believes problem-solving will not resolve the dispute.
Consultation Stage. If an issue is not resolved by problem solving, or is not believed to be suited for problem solving, any directly affected individual or the Association or College, may refer the issue to the consultation stage. The matter will be submitted in writing, to the Executive Director, Human Resources or to the Association President. This request should be made within working days of the date that gave rise to the issue, or the issue reasonably came to the attention of the affected individual requesting consultation and will include the details of the issue. Once the request is received, Human Resources will schedule a meeting of the people essential to resolving the issue (as determined by the Parties), within working days. One facilitator will be assigned by each of Human Resources and the Association. The facilitators will assist and encourage the individuals in respectful discussion, defining the issue, information sharing, exploration of interests, potential options and achieving mutually satisfying solutions. All notes taken during the consultation process are confidential and without prejudice to the legal or contractualrights of the Parties. The parties will endeavor to conclude the consultation process within working days. At any time any party can conclude consultation by providing written notice to Human Resources or the Association.
