Federated Co-op and Unifor have 20 days to reach an agreement before Vince Ready steps in an makes a recommendation.
The well known mediator who has helped settle labour disputes for decades was appointed by the provincial government to help bring an end to the lockout at the Co-op Refinery Complex which has been going on since December 5th.
Last week both Unifor and Co-op applauded the provinces decision to bring Ready in to help settle the dispute.
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