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Grievances dismissed due to substantial delay in referral to arbitration without sufficient reason.
The Union referred three grievances to the Grievance Settlement Board approximately 12 to 14 months after the time limit expired.
The Employer raised a preliminary objection regarding timeliness.
The Board declined to exercise its discretion under s. 48(16) of the Labour Relations Act to extend the time limits, finding the delay was substantial and the reasons proffered for the delay were insufficient.
The grievances were dismissed.
