Representation vote ordered in certification application despite employer's section 8.1 notice disputing bargaining unit estimate.
The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party.
The responding party disputed the applicant's estimate of the number of employees in the proposed bargaining unit and gave notice under section 8.1 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.
The majority of the Board found that the numerical difference between the parties was not significant and that the applicant established sufficient membership support to order a representation vote.
The Board directed a representation vote and ordered that ballots of individuals in disputed positions be segregated.
The dissenting Board member would have directed the ballot box to be sealed pursuant to section 8.1(4) of the Act.
Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
The applicant requested to withdraw the application via correspondence from counsel.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board acknowledged the correspondence and recorded the application as withdrawn.
Representation vote directed in certification application despite responding party's dispute over bargaining unit composition.
The applicant trade union filed an application for certification.
The Board found that the applicant established sufficient membership support in its proposed bargaining unit to obtain a representation vote.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken of the individuals in the voting constituency, with segregated ballots for disputed positions including office and clerical staff and guards.
Board directs representation vote in displacement application for certification at University of Windsor.
The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification to represent a bargaining unit of clerical, secretarial, and office employees at the University of Windsor, who were currently represented by the intervenor.
The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that at least 40% of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken to determine whether the employees wish to be represented by the applicant or the intervenor.
Representation vote ordered and ballot box sealed in certification application amid bargaining unit dispute.
The responding party argued that a prior application had not been finally disposed of and that this application should be barred.
The Board noted that the prior application was withdrawn without conditions on the same day.
The Board found that the applicant's proposed bargaining unit could be appropriate, but due to a dispute over the number of employees and the bargaining unit description, the Board directed that a representation vote be taken and the ballot box be sealed pending further order or agreement.
Representation vote directed and ballots to be counted despite employer's section 8.1 notice.
The applicant trade union applied for certification.
The responding party employer disputed the union's estimate of the number of employees in the proposed bargaining unit and gave notice under section 8.1 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.
The majority of the Board found that the numerical difference between the parties was not significant and that the union had established sufficient membership support to direct a representation vote and have the vote counted.
A dissenting Board member would have directed the ballot box to be sealed pursuant to section 8.1(4) of the Act.
Union certification granted following successful representation vote at child care centre.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding child care centre.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty per cent 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 issue to the applicant.
Union decertified following representation vote where majority opposed the union.
The applicant applied to terminate the bargaining rights of the responding party union.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots cast were in opposition to the union, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Board declared that the union no longer represents the employees of the intervenor employer.
Union certification application dismissed after failing to win majority in representation vote.
The applicant union applied for certification.
A representation vote was held, and not more than fifty per cent 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.
Representation vote directed in certification application despite employer's section 8.1 notice disputing employee estimate.
The majority of the Board found that the applicant established sufficient membership support and directed a representation vote, noting that the numerical difference between the parties was not significant.
Board directs representation vote in displacement application for certification.
The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification.
The responding party failed to file a response within the stipulated time.
Based on the application and membership evidence, the Board found that not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union.
Representation vote directed in union certification application after employer failed to file a response.
Based on the application material and membership evidence, the Board found that not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken of the eligible employees in the voting constituency.
Representation vote directed in displacement application for certification at nursing home.
The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification to represent employees currently represented by the intervenor union.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant is a trade union under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and that it appeared to have the requisite membership support of not less than forty per cent of the proposed bargaining unit.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken among the eligible employees to determine whether they wish to be represented by the applicant or the intervenor.
Representation vote ordered in certification application with ballot box sealed pending employer's reconsideration request.
The Board found the applicant established sufficient membership support for a representation vote.
The Board directed a representation vote and ordered the ballot box sealed pending the responding party's intended request for reconsideration of a previous Board decision allowing the withdrawal of a prior certification application without a bar under section 7(9).
Board Member Rundle dissented, stating the ballot box should also be sealed under section 8.1(4) due to the dispute over the number of individuals in the unit.
Representation vote directed in displacement application for union certification.
The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification to represent employees of the responding party, who were currently represented by the intervenor union.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that it appeared to have the requisite membership support of not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit.
Representation vote ordered in application for termination of bargaining rights.
The applicant filed an application under section 63 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for a declaration that the responding party trade union no longer represents the employees in the bargaining unit.
The Board found the application to be timely under section 63(2) of the Act.
As it appeared that not less than forty per cent 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.
Representation vote ordered in displacement application for certification.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant appeared to have the requisite membership support of not less than forty per cent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit.
Union certification granted following a successful representation vote displacing the incumbent union.
The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification for a bargaining unit of part-time employees at Sault Area Hospitals.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty per cent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, the Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the application and issued a certificate to the applicant.
Representation vote directed in certification application after employer failed to file a timely response.
The responding party employer failed to file a response within the stipulated time, though it requested an extension which the Board denied.
Finding that the applicant appeared to have the requisite membership support of not less than forty percent in the proposed bargaining unit, the Board directed that a representation vote be taken.
Union certification applications dismissed after applicant failed to win majority in representation votes.
The applicant union filed displacement applications for certification for part-time and full-time bargaining units at the responding hospital.
Representation votes were held, but the applicant failed to obtain more than fifty percent of the ballots cast in either unit.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the applications and imposed a one-year bar on further certification applications by the applicant for these bargaining units.