The JIB's role in mediation, conciliation and disputes

When the JIB was set up, one of its principal objectives was to provide a forum by which to adjudicate upon all kinds of disputes arising from the employment of labour within the Industry. This included a right to appeal by either party internally and ultimately to an independent adjudicator.

The JIB is focussed as an independent industrial relations body operating on behalf of the Industry. Its Disciplinary, Dismissal and Grievance Procedures (collectively known as the Disputes Procedures) are set out within the JIB National Working Rules 19 and 20.

However, Dispute Committee hearings and subsequent appeals procedures should be the last resort. It is preferable to resolve matters to mutual satisfaction if possible. Disputes within the workplace take up management time and therefore costs and can sour working relationships. Sometimes the unlikeliest matter escalates and causes bitterness. By the time some disputes reach the JIB Disputes Procedures parties can become entrenched in their own views and the scale of perspective may be lost. The independence of the JIB, where the JIB takes a constructive and impartial approach, makes mediation and conciliation a vital service for members and non-members alike.

The headings in the left hand menu will provide you with more information about the mediation and dispute resolution services we provide for JIB members and their JIB-graded operatives.

For companies and employees outside of this scope, JIB Mediation Services has been set up specifically to help. Please visit the JIB Mediation Services website for more information.