A dispute about the interpretation or application of the provisions of Chapter II of the Act (see section 9), about the interpretation or application of the provisions of a collective agreement concluded in the council, that could form the subject matter of a proposed strike or lockout (see section 64(1) ), in any case where the parties to the dispute are engaged in an essential service (see section 74), about an unfair dismissal (see section 191), about severance pay (see section 196), or about an unfair labour practice (see item 2 in Schedule 7), may be referred to a council in terms of the Act.