Union certification application dismissed after failing to secure majority support in representation vote.
The applicant union applied for certification.
A representation vote was held, but not more than 50% of the ballots cast by employees in the bargaining unit were in favour of the applicant.
As a result, the Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application for certification and directed the parties' attention to the statutory bar on future applications under section 10(3) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.
Board directs applicant to file materials establishing its trade union status for certification application.
The applicant filed an application for certification.
The responding party indicated it would consent to certification without a hearing if the applicant's trade union status was established.
The Board reviewed previous files cited by the applicant but could not identify a prior finding of trade union status.
The Board directed the applicant to file materials supporting its claim to be a trade union, after which the responding party could advise if it consented to a determination without an oral hearing.
Request for reconsideration of decision directing representation vote dismissed.
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) requested reconsideration of a Board decision directing a representation vote between OPSEU and CUPE following a sale of a business.
OPSEU argued the decision was inconsistent with another recent Board decision where no vote was ordered despite similar union support levels.
The Board distinguished the cases based on the origins of the minority union's representation rights and dismissed the request for reconsideration.
Responding parties directed to respond to applicant's request for reconsideration within 15 days.
The applicant filed a request for reconsideration.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board directed the responding parties to file and deliver their submissions in response to the request within 15 days.
Request for reconsideration of untimely application dismissal denied.
The applicant requested reconsideration of a prior Board decision that dismissed her application as untimely under section 63(1) of the Labour Relations Act, as less than one year had elapsed since the date of certification.
The Board dismissed the request for reconsideration, finding that absolutely no basis was provided to depart from the prior decision.
Union certification application dismissed after representation vote failed to achieve majority support.
A representation vote was held, and not more than 50% of the ballots cast by employees in the bargaining unit were in favour of the applicant.
No statement of desire to make representations was filed.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application for certification.
Matter terminated on agreement of the parties.
The applicant union filed a matter against the responding party employer.
Having regard to the agreement of the parties, the Ontario Labour Relations Board ordered the matter terminated.
Union certification granted following a successful representation vote among school bus drivers.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent school bus drivers employed by the responding party.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board ordered that a certificate will issue to the applicant.
Request for production and particulars deferred to the commencement of the hearing.
The applicant union requested production and particulars.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board directed that the request would be dealt with by the panel at the commencement of the hearing.
Union certified as bargaining agent for Lakehead University employees following successful representation vote.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent a bargaining unit of employees at Lakehead University.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified the applicant as the bargaining agent for the agreed-upon unit.
Representation vote directed for proposed bargaining unit of North American Lumber Limited employees.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of North American Lumber Limited in Fort Frances.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that at least 40% of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members.
The Board directed a representation vote to be held on May 15, 2001, and determined that the ballot box need not be sealed despite the employer's section 8.1 notice, as the discrepancies in estimates were not numerically relevant.
Representation vote directed in application for certification of IKEA employees.
The applicant trade union filed an application for certification.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that not less than forty per cent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken of the eligible employees, with segregated ballots for disputed loss prevention and security positions.
Representation vote directed for proposed bargaining unit at Canadian Blood Services Thunder Bay.
The applicant trade union filed an application for certification to represent employees of Canadian Blood Services Plasma Collection Centre in Thunder Bay.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that at least forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken and noted the responding party's disagreement with the bargaining unit description and estimate of individuals, though the responding party agreed the ballots could be counted without sealing the ballot box.
Board directs representation vote in application for termination of bargaining rights.
The applicant applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 63 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for a declaration terminating the responding party's bargaining rights.
The Board found the application timely and that not less than forty percent of the employees in the bargaining unit had expressed a wish not to be represented by the trade union.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken.
Union certified as bargaining agent following successful representation vote.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statement of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified the applicant as the bargaining agent for the agreed-upon unit of employees at Eric Flooring and Wood Products.
Union certification granted following a successful representation vote.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board directed that a certificate issue to the applicant.
Application withdrawn by leave of the Board.
The applicant, Sharon Tracey, sought to withdraw her application against The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and The Canadian Union of Public Employees, CUPE Local 702.1.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave and the application was withdrawn.
The applicant requested to withdraw the application.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.
Representation vote ordered in union certification application; ballot box sealed due to section 8.1 notice.
The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that at least forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members.
The Board ordered a representation vote to be held.
Because the responding party filed a notice under section 8.1 of the Act disputing the applicant's estimate of the number of individuals in the unit, the Board directed that the ballot box be sealed.
Board issues consent order revoking prior certificate and directing representation vote based on settlement.
The applicant union filed an application for certification.
The parties executed Minutes of Settlement agreeing to revoke a prior certificate issued to an intervenor employee association, declaring their collective agreement invalid under section 53 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and directing a representation vote.
The Board issued a consent order incorporating the settlement terms, revoked the prior certificate, and directed a representation vote.