Dispute Resolution/Enforcement Mechanism. For the term of collective agreements within the scope of this MOU, a dispute pertaining solely to any of the terms or conditions specifically agreed upon at the 2012 MOU that are incorporated into a local collective agreement, with the exception of matters agreed-to through local bargaining, shall be subject to the following procedures: Neither an OECTA local bargaining unit nor a Catholic District School Board shall have the jurisdiction to initiate or identify a dispute pertaining to the terms or conditions of this MOU. A dispute shall be identified exclusively by OCSTA or OECTA (provincial) and be limited to terms and conditions of this MOU. Prior to utilizing the procedure below, any dispute pertaining to this MOU as described above, shall be subject to an attempt at resolution in the following manner: a) Both OCSTA and OECTA shall name a representative to attempt a mutual resolution of the dispute by attending at the local board where such dispute occurred and attempt to resolve the issue. Any resolution shall be reduced to Minutes of Settlement that shall be subject to 8 and 9 below. This attempt at resolution shall be completed within ten (10) working days of the dispute being brought to OCSTA's or OECTA's attention. If the matter is not resolved within the ten (10) day period, the matter shall be deemed to be at impasse. In the event of impasse, the following procedure shall apply forthwith:
Dispute Resolution/Enforcement Mechanism. As per existing practice, disputes shall continue to be resolved, through joint problem-solving and informal dialogue, and then defer to the grievance-arbitration process as outlined in the 2008-2012 collective agreement. Any party or person present at the discussions leading to this MOU may be called on to give evidence and is compellable, except counsel.
