Disputes Procedure Conditions Sample Clauses

Disputes Procedure Conditions. 8.2.1 All Parties to this Agreement must utilise this process to consult together to settle a matter without loss of pay or production under the following conditions: the principle of conciliation and direct negotiation will be adopted for the purpose of prevention and settlement of any industrial dispute that may arise. all Parties must take an early and active part in discussion and negotiation to prevent or settle disputes in accordance with this procedure. each stage of this procedure must be undertaken with as little delay as possible (normally within one day wherever possible). emphasis is placed on the settlement of any issue at the closest level to the workplace. at any stage , the make up of participants at any step in the procedure may be altered in order to facilitate resolution of the dispute. without prejudice to either Party, the status quo prior to the dispute should remain while the matters in dispute are being dealt with in accordance with the above steps unless to do so would jeopardise the continuity of the business. The dispute will be jointly documented using the Disputes Settling Procedure Checklist. 8.2.2 In the case where a safety issue/or the carrying out of specific work is being disputed, the Shift Coordinator is responsible for making a decision as to whether or not the job in question can be put on hold pending a conference. In making the decision the supervisor must take into account: the safety of the crew; essential needs of the operation. 8.2.3 This in no way reduces the obligation for each individual employee to take responsibility for his or her own safety.