Representation vote directed for registered nurses at a nursing home following a certification application.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent registered nurses at a nursing home.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found the applicant to be a trade union and determined the appropriate bargaining unit based on the parties' agreement.
Finding that at least forty percent of the individuals in the proposed unit were union members, the Board directed a representation vote to be held.
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 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 granted the application and ordered a certificate to issue.
Request for mail-in ballot in union certification vote denied.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent academic staff at the University of Sudbury.
A request was made for some employees to cast their ballots by mail-in vote because they were on sabbatical, retired, or lived outside Sudbury.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board denied the request for a mail-in ballot, finding that the circumstances did not meet the limited criteria for such a vote.
The Board directed that a standard representation vote be held.
Union certified as bargaining agent following successful representation vote.
The applicant union applied for certification as the bargaining agent for employees of the responding party.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty 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 certified the union for the agreed-upon bargaining unit.
Board directs representation vote for university academic staff and denies request for mail-in ballots.
The Board found the applicant to be a trade union and directed a representation vote.
The applicant requested a mail-in ballot for nine employees who lived outside Sudbury or were on sabbatical.
The Board denied the request, finding that the circumstances did not meet the limited criteria for a mail-in ballot, as employees choosing to live away from the workplace must accept the consequences of that choice.
Representation vote directed and ballots to be counted despite employer's section 8.1 notice.
The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party.
The Board found the applicant to be a trade union and directed a representation vote for the agreed-upon bargaining unit.
Although the employer gave notice under section 8.1 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 disagreeing with the union's estimate of the number of employees, the Board determined that the 40% membership threshold was met regardless.
The majority directed that the ballots be counted following the vote.
Board Member Ronson dissented, arguing that section 8.1(4) requires the ballot box to be sealed when such notice is given.
Representation vote directed in certification application; ballots to be counted despite employer's section 8.1 notice.
The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that the proposed bargaining unit is appropriate.
Based on the membership evidence, the Board determined that at least forty per cent of the individuals in the bargaining unit were members of the union, and directed a representation vote.
Although the employer gave notice under section 8.1 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 disagreeing with the union's estimate of the number of employees, the Board compared the membership evidence with the employer's list and concluded the union still met the forty per cent threshold.
Accordingly, the Board ordered that the ballots be counted following the vote.
A dissenting Board member would have ordered the ballot box sealed pursuant to section 8.1(4) of the Act.
Representation vote directed and ballot box sealed pending determination of disputed voluntary recognition agreement.
The applicant union filed applications for certification and for termination of bargaining rights regarding employees at a nursing home.
The intervenor union claimed an existing collective agreement based on a voluntary recognition agreement and a subsequent ratification vote, which the applicant alleged was invalid.
The Board directed a representation vote to be held, with the ballot box sealed pending the determination of the validity of the intervenor's collective agreement.
Application withdrawn with leave of the Board; hearing dates cancelled.
The applicant union sought to withdraw its application before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
The Board granted leave to withdraw the application and cancelled the previously scheduled meeting and hearing dates.
Application to terminate bargaining rights dismissed after union won representation vote.
The applicant applied to terminate the bargaining rights of the responding party union.
A representation vote was held, and not more than fifty per cent of the ballots cast by employees in the bargaining unit were in opposition to the union.
As no statement of desire to make representations was filed, the Board dismissed the application.
Union's application withdrawn with leave of the Board.
The Board granted leave to withdraw the application and cancelled all previously set meeting and hearing dates.
The applicant union sought certification for a bargaining unit of employees at Walkerton and District Community Support Services.
Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent 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 certified the union as the bargaining agent for the agreed-upon bargaining unit.
Board orders representation vote for paramedics following agreed sale of business to the County.
The applicant union filed an application under sections 69 and 1(4) of the Labour Relations Act alleging a sale of a business regarding ambulance services downloaded to the County of Huron.
Prior to the hearing, the parties entered into Minutes of Settlement agreeing that a sale of a business had occurred and defining the appropriate bargaining unit for paramedics.
The Board issued declarations and orders in accordance with the settlement, including directing a three-way representation vote between the competing unions.
Representation vote directed for proposed bargaining unit of municipal employees.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent a bargaining unit of employees of the responding party municipality.
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 of the union.
The Board directed that a representation vote be taken.
Application for certification dismissed after union failed to secure majority in representation vote.
The applicant union filed an application for certification.
A representation vote was held, and not more than fifty percent 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 and directed the parties' attention to section 10(3) of the Act regarding the effect on any subsequent application filed within one year.
Certification application dismissed after union failed to win majority in representation vote.
The applicant union filed a certification application and a related employer/sale of business application under the Labour Relations Act, 1995.
By consent, the Board declared G.E.W. Group Inc. and Lion-Share Solutions Inc. to be one employer.
Following a representation vote where not more than 50% of the ballots were cast in favour of the union, the Board dismissed the certification application.
The related employer application was terminated.
Union application withdrawn by leave of the Board.
The applicant union, Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 2119-01, sought to withdraw its application against Carleton Place Manor.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party library board.
Union certified to represent registered practical nurses following successful representation vote and agreement on bargaining unit.
The applicant union applied for certification to represent registered practical nurses employed by the responding party nursing home.
Following a representation vote, the parties resolved the remaining dispute regarding the inclusion of the Director of Restorative Care in the bargaining unit, agreeing the position was included.
As more than fifty percent of the ballots cast were in favour of the applicant, the Board ordered that a certificate will issue to the applicant.
Board corrects dates for representation vote to November 26 through December 7, 2001.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board issued a decision correcting an error in the dates set for a representation vote among instructors at the Ontario Police College and other specified employees.
The correct dates for the vote are from November 26, 2001, to December 7, 2001.