Following a finding that the respondent breached section 15 of the Labour Relations Act by failing to disclose its intention to shut down a turbine during collective bargaining, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate remedy.
The complainant union sought monetary compensation for lost wages, lost opportunities for increased wages, and expenses incurred.
The Board dismissed the claims for monetary damages, finding insufficient evidence that the union could have negotiated a better outcome or retained the positions had the disclosure been made.
The Board issued a declaration of the breach but declined to award further compensatory relief.
One Board Member dissented, stating he would have awarded the compensatory relief claimed.