Arbitrator rules on preliminary motions for taking a view, document production, and particulars in health and safety grievance.
In a grievance alleging that scheduling employees to work alone on Friday evenings violates the collective agreement's health and safety provisions, the parties raised preliminary motions.
The arbitrator granted the union's request to take a view of the workplace, finding it would assist in assessing the physical setting.
The union's request for production of documents relating to other store locations was partially granted, limited to documents concerning other 'D' stores and general surveys.
The employer's request for particulars was granted, requiring the union to provide details of any specific incidents it intends to rely on.
