The applicant trade union applied for certification.
The intervener employee association subsequently applied for certification.
The applicant alleged that the employer violated section 12 of the Labour Relations Act by participating in the formation or administration of the intervener or contributing support to it.
The Board found that the employer's plant manager made a speech expressing a clear preference for an employee committee over the applicant union, and that the employer condoned the circulation of a petition for a shop association during working hours.
The Board concluded that the employer supported the creation of the intervener, which constituted "other support" under section 12.
Consequently, the intervener's application for certification was dismissed.
The Board certified the applicant union pending the final resolution of a dispute over the inclusion of Quality Control Technicians in the bargaining unit.
One Board member dissented, finding no evidence of employer support and recommending a representation vote.
