Procedure for Collective Bargaining. 50.1 The Parties shall follow the procedures for collective bargaining as set out in the Labour Relations Code (Alberta) to the extent that they apply to the Parties, or any replacement legislation to the extent that it applies to the parties.
Procedure for Collective Bargaining. 49.01 Either Party may serve written notice on the other to commence Collective Bargaining. Such notice may be served not less than sixty (60) nor more than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the date of expiration of this Agreement.
49.02 Not more than thirty (30) days following receipt of the notice to commence Collective Bargaining, representatives of the Parties shall meet and commence bargaining in good faith and make every reasonable effort to enter into a Collective Agreement.
49.03 At any time after Collective Bargaining has commenced, either Party may request the services of a mediator to assist the parties in reaching a settlement. Normally, the mediator shall be appointed on a "good offices" basis by the Director of Mediation Services, Alberta Human Resources and Employment, or be drawn from such other sources as the parties may agree.
49.04 The mediator shall, in any manner that he sees fit, inquire in to the dispute and endeavor to effect a settlement.
49.05 If the mediator is unable to effect a settlement, either Party may refer the dispute to Arbitration in accordance with the Post-secondary Learning Act, Section 88.1. Submissions of matters to Arbitration and the award of the Arbitration Board are subject to the terms of Article 4, Clause 4.02 of this Agreement.
Procedure for Collective Bargaining
