Harry Freedman

Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

The applicant requested to withdraw its application before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

The Board granted the request and the application was withdrawn.

Visteon Automotive Systems (Ford Electronics Manufacturing Corporation) v. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, 2000 CanLII 8606

Union certification granted for boilermakers following a successful representation vote in the construction industry.

The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent boilermakers and boilermakers' apprentices employed by the responding party in the construction industry.

Following a representation vote where more than 50 per cent of the ballots were cast in favour of the union, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board directed the issuance of two certificates pursuant to section 160(1) of the Labour Relations Act.

One certificate was issued for the industrial, commercial and institutional sector province-wide, and another for all other sectors in the specified geographic areas.

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, Local 128 v. N.G.P. Steel Inc., 2000 CanLII 9230

Harry Freedman

Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

The applicant, United Steelworkers of America, Local 1005, requested to withdraw its application against Stelco Inc., Doug Kariam, and the Ministry of Labour.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board noted the request and the application was withdrawn.

United Steelworkers of America, Local 1005 v. Stelco Inc., 2000 CanLII 8396

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

Grievance referral adjourned sine die on agreement of the parties.

The applicant referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

On agreement of the parties, the Board adjourned the application sine die, noting it would be deemed terminated if no request to proceed was made within one year.

Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 27, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Company of Canada Limited, 2000 CanLII 8987

Harry Freedman

Application withdrawn at the applicant's request following the filing of Minutes of Settlement.

The applicant requested to withdraw its application following the filing of Minutes of Settlement.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board noted the settlement and ordered the application withdrawn.

Enbridge Consumers Gas v. John Carbonaro and 6 workers under his supervision and Ministry of Labour, 2000 CanLII 6508

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

Union certification application dismissed after failing to secure majority support in representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification.

Following a representation vote where not 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 dismissed the application.

A one-year bar on further certification applications by the applicant for this bargaining unit was imposed.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1739 v. N.S.E. 2000 Inc., 2000 CanLII 9393

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

Applications withdrawn at the request of the applicant following a Memorandum of Settlement.

The applicant requested the withdrawal of its applications following a Memorandum of Settlement.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request and the applications were withdrawn.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 494 v. Essex Acoustics & Drywall Incorporated, 2000 CanLII 7458

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

Applications withdrawn at the request of the applicant following the filing of Minutes of Settlement.

The applicant requested the withdrawal of its applications following the filing of Minutes of Settlement.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request and the applications were withdrawn.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 2486 v. J.D.S. Investments Limited, 2000 CanLII 7710

S. B. D. Wahl

154 cases1980–2001

Michael S. Ruddy

19 cases1983–2001

Jacques A. Emond

13 cases1980–2005

G. Mullin

1 case2000–2000

Harry Freedman

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardFeb 18, 2000

Applicant ordered to produce documents in its possession prior to continuation of hearing to prevent ambush.

During a hearing, the responding parties requested an order directing the applicant to produce documents it intended to rely on at the continuation of the hearing.

The applicant objected, arguing that early production could compromise its cross-examination and that some documents were held by third parties.

The Board ordered the applicant to produce all documents in its possession or control prior to the continuation of the hearing to avoid 'hearings by ambush', but exempted documents held by third parties that could not be obtained voluntarily.

Labourers International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council v. William S. Burnside (Canada) Limited, 2000 CanLII 6590

Harry Freedman

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardFeb 15, 2000

Board orders applicants to produce original receipt book for inspection by a documents expert.

The responding party requested an order directing the applicants to produce the original of a receipt book for inspection and examination by a documents expert.

The Board found it had the power to direct production of documents under the Employment Standards Act.

Given that credibility was a major issue and a copy of the document had already been introduced as an exhibit, the Board ordered the applicants to produce the original document.

Sosa v. Bunag, 2000 CanLII 8629

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardFeb 14, 2000

Grievance referral withdrawn after applicant inadvertently faxed application documents to the wrong number.

The applicant union referred a grievance to arbitration but inadvertently sent the application documents to the wrong facsimile number.

After the Board directed the applicant to provide evidence of delivery, the applicant acknowledged its error and requested leave to withdraw the referral.

The Board noted additional irregularities regarding the delivery of collective agreements by mail rather than facsimile.

The Board granted the applicant's request and the referral was withdrawn.

Universal Workers Union, L.I.U.N.A. Local 183 v. Mardave Construction (1990) Ltd., 2000 CanLII 1205

Harry Freedman

Extension of time to apply for review of Order to Pay granted due to family emergency.

The applicant sought an extension of time to apply for a review of an Order to Pay under section 68 of the Employment Standards Act.

The application was filed beyond the 45-day limit because the applicant's principal had to leave the country for a family emergency and the claimant's file had gone missing.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant moved promptly once able and granted the extension of time to the date the proper application was filed.

Success Driver Training Inc. v. Brown, 2000 CanLII 2677

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

Board issued consent order for $675 in damages for collective agreement violations regarding hiring and wages.

The applicant union referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Prior to the hearing, the parties entered into Minutes of Settlement wherein the responding party employer acknowledged violating the collective agreement by employing a union member without a referral from the hall and failing to pay stipulated wages and benefits.

The Board issued a consent order declaring the violation, directing the employer to cease and desist, and ordering the payment of $675.00 in damages to the union.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 586 v. 871480 Ontario Limited c.o.b. as Kanata Electric, 2000 CanLII 10909

Harry Freedman

Application dismissed at the request of the applicant.

The applicant requested that its application be dismissed.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application accordingly.

1145373 Ontario Ltd. o/a Airport Motor Inn v. Mini Engleson, 2000 CanLII 6471

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

Grievance referral adjourned sine die after parties failed to respond to Registrar's status request.

The applicant referred a grievance to the Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

After a scheduled hearing and a meeting with a Labour Relations Officer, there was no record of the matter proceeding or being formally adjourned.

The Registrar requested a status update, but neither party responded.

Consequently, the Board adjourned the matter sine die, noting it would be deemed terminated if no request to proceed was made by July 31, 2000.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 1081 v. Target Environmental & Demolition Contractors Inc., 2000 CanLII 7328

Harry Freedman

G. Pickell

A. Haward

Board issued consent orders and awarded $688.50 in damages for subcontracting grievance based on settlement.

The applicant union referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, alleging the responding employer subcontracted work to a non-union contractor in violation of the collective agreement.

Prior to the hearing, the parties entered into Minutes of Settlement wherein the employer acknowledged the violation and agreed to pay damages.

The Board issued orders in accordance with the settlement, declaring the violation, directing the employer to cease and desist, and ordering the payment of $688.50 in damages.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 586 v. 1048519 Ontario Ltd. c.o.b. as Disc Electric, 2000 CanLII 7058

Harry Freedman

Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

The applicant requested to withdraw their application against the responding parties.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request and the application was withdrawn.

Allahditta Mastana Qazi v. 1257693 Ontario Inc. Bombay Palace Restaurant, 2000 CanLII 6111

Harry Freedman

Extension of time granted to file an application for review of an Employment Standards Officer's decision.

The applicant sought a review of an Employment Standards Officer's decision refusing to issue an order to pay.

The applicant initially filed the request by letter within three days of the decision but did not use the proper form until later.

The Board granted an extension of time to file the application for review on the proper form, noting the applicant's immediate steps to seek review.

John Doucet v. Canadian Audiological Services, 2000 CanLII 4610

J. G. Knight

Harry Freedman

G. McMenemy

OLRB0 cases1993–2001

Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

The applicant requested to withdraw her application against the responding party union.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request and the application was withdrawn.

Mrs. Anna-Maria Bruni v. Hospitality and Service Trades Union Local 261, 2000 CanLII 4932

Harry Freedman