Existence of Dispute

Must be raised by the employer or collective

bargaining agent

Communication between parties

If an employer or collective bargaining agent finds conflict or
dispute is likely to arise, they may communicate their views in
writing to the other party

Negotiation
Upon the receipt of the communication, the other party
has fifteen days to try to settle the dispute by bilateral
negotiation

Failed Successful

Conciliation
If bilateral negotiation End of Dispute
fails, on the request of the
aggrieved party, the Govt.
initiates the conciliation
process
 Conciliation

Successful Failed

Notice of Strike or Lock-Out

If the conciliation fails, the party which
End of Dispute raised the dispute may serve on a notice of
strike or lock out to the other party

Arbitration
If the conciliator tries to persuade the
parties to go to an arbitrator

Application to the
Labor Court