OPSEU and OHA reach agreement on arbitration process

TORONTO - The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) representing 40 participating hospitals and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), have reached an agreement regarding a central arbitration process for the 40 hospitals and OPSEU locals. Both parties will be requesting that the Bendel Board of Arbitration accept the terms of the agreement that has been reached.

In addition, the parties agree to a mediation with the Board of Arbitration on the evening of March 6, 2003, subject to the Board’s availability. If the Board is not available then the parties agree to use March 7 for that purpose.

OPSEU President Leah Casselman said, “We’re pleased that we have agreed on a central arbitration process. Now it’s time for Ernie Eves to demonstrate that he is committed to solving the problems that our hospital professionals face.”

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For further information:

David Cox: 416-443-8888 (ext 314) or cell 416-788-9197 or dcox@opseu.org  
Randy Robinson: 416-448-7441 or cell 416-788-9134 or rrobinson@opseu.org
Katie FitzRandolph: 416-448-7440 or cell 416-788-9057 or kfitzrandolph@opseu.org