How has the term “handling grievances” been interpreted by arbitrators?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Lynden International Logistics Co v Teamsters Local Union No. 416, 2015 CanLII 25162 (ON LA):
6. The cases relied on by the Union explain how arbitrators have interpreted the term, “handling grievances”, or similar words meaning the same thing. On language very similar to that in Article 4.03 above, “handling grievances” has been interpreted to include the settlement or final determination of the grievances. “Handling grievances” has been found to include, not just the stewards’ duties under the grievance procedure, but also their presence and responsibilities under the arbitration procedure. This is because a grievance is not “handled” to completion until settled or decided on at arbitration: Leamington District Memorial Hospital v. SEIU, Local 210 (1976), 13 LAC (2d) 30 (Weatherill).
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