Conflict Resolution (1 Viewer)

[spoonbender]

After negotiations, the two parties (employers/employees) have failed to reach an agreement. The employees then apply to the Industrial relations Commission Industrial Relations Commission for a secret ballot where 70% of members voted in favour of industrial action.

Is this an example conciliation, arbitration or a grievance procedure? And while we're at it, how can you tell the difference between the three? Also, is the IRC/AIRC only concerned with/limited one type of conflict resolution (eg. arbitration)?

 

[Absolutezero]

I'm fairly sure its arbitration, thus making the decision legally binding. I can't remember if they have influence on the others stage. I'm sure they would to some degree

/me so tired

 

[spoonbender]

Thanks guys Ok, arbitration it is. And the Biki page makes it look like Grievance Procedure is the umbrella term, and that all the other ones (negotiation, mediation, etc.) are the steps of a grievance procedure. Is this correct?

I'm so confused :\

EDIT: Also, is Industrial Action, like strikes and all that, considered conflict resolution?