Bonnyville Health Centre Collective Agreement 2020-2024

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #5

BETWEEN

COVENANT HEALTH, BONNYVILLE HEALTH CENTRE

AND

THE HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS (ADRP)
 

Whereas the Parties agree it is in their best interests to have disputes resolved expediently, and

Whereas the Parties agree it is in their best interests to have disputes resolved in an economical manner, and

Whereas the Parties agree, where possible, the Parties benefit from face-to-face dialogue with a full vetting of the issues,

Therefore, the Parties agree, for a period from date of ratification of this Collective Agreement until the last day of the term of this Agreement they will trial a Alternate Dispute Resolution Process (ADRP) mechanism.

The basis of the ADRP process is as follows:
 

(a) Prior to a matter being arbitrated, the Parties may agree to refer the matter to a ADRP. Reference of a matter to the ADRP is voluntary and must be agreed to by both Parties.

(b) The purpose of the ADRP is to have an open, non-binding discussion in an attempt to reach a resolution.

(c) Discussions and proposed resolutions are made on a without prejudice basis and are for the purpose of attempting to achieve a settlement.

(d) Any and all information or documents shared during, or in preparation to the ADRP are considered privileged and cannot be used in any further proceedings without proper introduction as evidence.

(e) Each ADRP will be facilitated jointly by one (1) person from the Union and one (1) person from the Employer.

(f) The ADRP will make recommendations to resolve the issue. Recommendations can take any form the Parties feel are appropriate. Recommendations are non-binding on the Parties, have no precedential value, and are considered privileged and may not be used for any other purpose.