J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Union certified as bargaining agent following a successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent a unit of employees at McCormick Home.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified the applicant as the bargaining agent for the agreed-upon bargaining unit.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. The Women’s Christian Association of London (as the owner and operator of McCormick Home), 2001 CanLII 2822

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Board orders representation vote in decertification application, deferring union's dismissal request to post-vote hearing.

The applicant applied under section 63 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for a declaration terminating the responding party trade union's bargaining rights.

The Board found the application timely and that at least forty percent of the employees in the bargaining unit had expressed a wish not to be represented by the union.

The Board declined the union's request to dismiss the application without a vote under subsection 63(16), deferring those allegations to a post-vote hearing.

A representation vote was ordered.

Neil Verhoeve v. Construction Workers Local 53, CLAC, 2001 CanLII 20506

Patrick Kelly

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Union certified as bargaining agent for registered practical nurses following successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification as the bargaining agent for a unit of registered practical nurses employed by the responding party.

Following an agreement on the bargaining unit description and a representation vote in which more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, the Ontario Labour Relations Board ordered that a certificate issue to the applicant.

Practical Nurses Federation of Ontario (PNFO) v. ParaMed Home Health Care, a division of Extendicare (Canada) Inc., 2001 CanLII 6475

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement application for certification despite bargaining unit dispute.

The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification.

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 Board found that the applicant established sufficient membership support and directed that a representation vote be taken, with segregated ballots for disputed positions.

Industrial, Wood and Allied Workers of Canada (I.W.A. Canada) Local 2995 v. Elk Lake Planning Mill LTD, 2001 CanLII 4768

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Board directs representation vote in application for termination of bargaining rights, deferring union's dismissal request.

The applicant applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board 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 timely and that not less than forty percent of the employees had expressed a wish not to be represented by the trade union.

The Board declined the responding party's request to dismiss the application without a vote under subsection 63(16) of the Act, deferring those allegations to a post-vote hearing.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken.

Kevin Ferrigan v. United Steelworkers of America on behalf of its Local 9208, 2001 CanLII 13388

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

The applicant, United Steelworkers of America, sought to withdraw its application against the responding party, Telespectrum Worldwide (Canada) Inc. The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.

United Steelworkers of America v. Telespectrum Worldwide (Canada) Inc., 2001 CanLII 3788

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Union's application for certification 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 cast in favour of the applicant.

No statement of desire to make representations was filed.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application for certification.

Industrial, Wood & Allied Workers of Canada (I.W.A. Canada) v. Lafountaine Lodge Limited c.o.b. as Community Nursing Home Port Hope, 2001 CanLII 20203

Patrick Kelly

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

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

The applicant union applied for certification.

A representation vote was held, and not more than 50 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 and cancelled the previously set meeting and hearing dates.

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793 v. Farm Fresh Poultry Co-Op Inc., 2001 CanLII 14923

Patrick Kelly

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Union certified as bargaining agent following a successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification for a bargaining unit of employees at the Pool and Fitness Centre in the City of Dryden.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent 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 certified the applicant as the bargaining agent.

A certificate was ordered to issue.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1730 v. The Corporation of the City of Dryden, 2001 CanLII 19130

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Union certification application dismissed after representation vote failed to achieve majority support.

The applicant union applied for certification.

A representation vote was held, and not more than 50% 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.

United Steelworkers of America v. Kimco Steel Sales Ltd., 2001 CanLII 12707

Patrick Kelly

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

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 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.

Universal Workers Union, Labourers’ International Union of North America Local 183 v. Lakeshore Gardens Co-Operative Homes Inc., 2001 CanLII 12397

Patrick Kelly

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

The applicant, United Steelworkers of America, requested to withdraw its application against Concord Elevator Inc. The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the matter based on correspondence from the applicant's counsel.

United Steelworkers of America v. Concord Elevator Inc., 2001 CanLII 5512

Patrick Kelly

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Application for certification dismissed after union failed to win majority 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, the applicant initially raised polling irregularities but subsequently abandoned its request for a second vote.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application for certification and cancelled the previously set meeting and hearing dates.

Canadian Union of Public Employees v. Fernie House, 2001 CanLII 18356

Patrick Kelly

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

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

The applicant union applied for certification.

A representation vote was held, but not more than fifty per cent of the ballots cast by employees in the bargaining unit were in favour of the applicant.

As a result, the Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application and directed the parties' attention to the statutory bar on future applications under section 10(3) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, Local 30 v. All Seasons Equipment, Division of Esko Equipment Manufacturing Ltd., 2001 CanLII 19188

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Certification granted to the applicant union following a successful representation vote and agreement of the parties.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the Norfolk Hospital Association.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with the agreement of the parties, the Ontario Labour Relations Board issued a final certificate.

The Board defined the appropriate bargaining unit and directed the issuance of a certificate to the applicant without a hearing.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Norfolk Hospital Association, 2001 CanLII 4928

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

Union certification granted following a successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification.

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 found the proposed bargaining unit appropriate and directed that a certificate issue to the applicant.

Health Care Council of Ontario (LIUNA) v. Southrim Enterprises Inc. C.O.B. as The Wenleigh, 2001 CanLII 5668

R. R. Montague

OLRB0 cases1986–2001

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Union certification granted following a successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification.

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 filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board ordered that a certificate issue to the applicant for the agreed-upon bargaining unit.

Service Employees International Union, Local 210 v. Essex Condominium Corporation No. 17 (Royal Windsor Terrace), 2001 CanLII 14207

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardApr 23, 2001

Representation vote ordered in application for certification of cemetery employees.

The applicant trade union filed an application for certification to represent employees of the responding party.

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and that at least forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union.

The Board ordered a representation vote to be taken and directed that any ballots cast by individuals whose inclusion in the bargaining unit is in dispute be segregated.

Service Employees International Union, Local 210 v. Roman Catholic Cemeteries Board of the City of Windsor (Heavenly Rest), 2001 CanLII 20568

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan