Binding Arbitration: David Goldstein

David Goldstein: The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers escalated the rotating job action after an attempt to seek binding arbitration with the federal government broke down last week. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "We are disappointed the union has walked away from the mediation process, just as we were profoundly disappointed that they purposefully chose this time of year for their action when we have the highest volumes of both visitor and student visas," David Goldstein, president of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, said in an emailed statement. OTTAWA - The unprecedented job action Monday by Canada's striking diplomats sparked recriminations in the tourism sector as an estimated 150 visa officers walked off the job in 15 foreign missions. Canada's tourism association blamed the diplomats for walking away from binding arbitration. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.