Disputes may arise when the employer and the union hold different interpretations of a labour contract. Which of the following is a mechanism to settle such disputes?
A)complaint conciliation
B)contract interpretation
C)grievance arbitration
D)grievance mediation

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Grievance arbitration is a mechanism to settle disputes when there is a difference in the interpretation of a labour contract. During grievance arbitration, an impartial third party hears the evidence presented by both the employer and the union and issues a decision that is binding on both parties. Complaint conciliation and grievance mediation are also methods of settling disputes, but they are typically used before resorting to arbitration. Contract interpretation may help to clarify the meaning of contract terms, but it is not a formal mechanism for settling disputes.

Disputes May Arise When the Employer and the Union Hold