HomeMy WebLinkAboutTaurozzi 05-05-30 IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION
Between
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
("the College)
and
ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION
("the Union")
Regarding Four Grievances Relating to Nick Taurozzi,
Including Leave With Pay,
OPSEU File # 355725
BOARD OF ARBIT RATION:
Pamela Cooper Picher - Chair
Richard O'Connor - College Nominee
Sherril Murray - Union Nominee
APPEARANCES FOR THE COLLEGE:
Lynn Thompson Counsel
David Ivany Manager, Labour Relations
Hugh Colquhaen Manager, Health & Safety
APPEARANCES FOR THE UNION:
Gavin Leeb Counsel
Christine Legault Chief Steward, Local 557
Nick Taurozzi Grievor
Hearings in this matter were held in Toronto on May 6 and
October 19, 2004 and on May 30, 2005.
ORDER
This Board was charged with four grievances filed by Mr. Nick
Taurozzi in the fall of 2003. The parties appeared before us on May 6, 2004
and October 19, 2004 and began the evidence in this case. Today, May 30,
2005, the Board met again and the parties,
with the Board's intervention, entered into discussions with respect to the
issues.
Having participated in those discussions, and having had the benefit
of the parties' understanding with respect to dealing with similar matters,
the Board has prepared the following Order to dispose of all four
grievances.
The parties each presented an outline of their respective monetary
positions. Having reviewed them, the Board orders that the amount of
$1,275.00 (less deductions required by law), which represents a
compromise for both parties, be paid by the College to the grievor.
In so ordering, the Board recognizes that neither party
acknowledged liability in this matter nor withdrew their allegations.
This Order further reflects the understanding of the parties that the
Joint Health and Safety Committee is an appropriate forum for the parties
to raise concerns, including those brought forward by an individual, with
respect to personal safety. Any such complaints shall be handled in
accordance with the Committee's established procedures.
The Board shall remain seized of these matters in the event that a
dispute arises respecting the implementation of this Order.
Dated at Toronto this 30th day of May, 2005.
Chair
"Richard O'Connor"
I concur.
College Nominee
"Sherril Murray"
I concur.
Union Nominee