J. A. Ronson

OLRBUnanimous0 cases1987–2001

H. Peacock

Caroline Rowan

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardDec 7, 2000

Request to extend representation vote date denied where application was properly served by facsimile.

The applicant union filed an application for certification, which was delivered to the responding party employer by facsimile on December 1, 2000.

The employer failed to file a response within the time stipulated by Rule 69 of the Board's Rules of Procedure, and the Board directed a representation vote.

The employer subsequently requested that the Board consider December 6, 2000 as the date of receipt and extend the date for the vote.

The Board declined the request, finding that the application was properly delivered on December 1, 2000, and refused to vary its decision directing the vote.

United Steelworkers of America v. Sleep Factory 2000 OLRB mini 5512

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Board directed parties to file submissions regarding preliminary motions to dismiss an application.

The responding party raised preliminary motions to dismiss an application under section 96 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, arguing that it failed to make out a case and should be dismissed for delay.

The Board directed the applicant to file submissions in response to the motions within ten days, specifying any disputed facts, and allowed the responding party five days to reply.

Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada v. Progistix 2000 OLRB mini 5505

J. A. Ronson

D. A. Patterson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in union certification application after employer failed to file a response.

The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party.

The responding party failed to file a response within the required time.

Based on the application material and membership evidence, the Board found that at least forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were union members.

The Board directed that a representation vote be held.

United Steelworkers of America v. Sleep Factory 2000 OLRB mini 5503

J. A. Ronson

D. A. Patterson

Caroline Rowan

Board directs representation vote for proposed bargaining unit of social workers and respiratory care practitioners.

The Ontario Nurses' Association applied for certification to represent a bargaining unit of social workers and registered respiratory care practitioners employed by Lakeridge Health Corporation.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that the proposed bargaining unit is appropriate.

Finding that at least forty percent of the individuals in the proposed unit were members of the union, the Board directed that a representation vote be taken.

Ontario Nurses’ Assn. v. Lakeridge Health Corp. 2000 OLRB mini 5501

J. A. Ronson

D. A. Patterson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement application for union certification.

The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification.

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union within the meaning of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and that it appeared to have the requisite membership support.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken of the individuals in the voting constituency, with voters asked to choose between the applicant and the intervenor.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Lennox and Addington Interval Home 2000 OLRB mini 5500

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote ordered in displacement application for certification after responding party failed to file response.

The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification to represent employees currently represented by the intervenor.

The responding party failed to file a response within the stipulated time.

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that it appeared to have the requisite membership support of not less than forty percent.

The Board ordered a representation vote to be held, with segregated ballots for disputed positions.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Central Park Lodges of Canada Ltd. 2000 OLRB mini 5485

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement application for certification after applicant established sufficient membership support.

The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification to represent employees currently represented by the intervenor.

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 numerical difference was not significant and that the applicant established sufficient membership support (not less than forty per cent) to obtain a representation vote.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken of the individuals in the voting constituency.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Springdale Country Manor (Omni Health Care Ltd.) 2000 OLRB mini 5478

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in application for termination of bargaining rights.

The applicant applied 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 per cent of the employees had expressed a wish not to be represented by the trade union.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken.

Ponnudurai v. United Steel Workers of America, Local 8300 2000 OLRB mini 5473

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in certification application after employer failed to file a response.

The applicant trade union applied for certification.

The responding party failed to file a response within the stipulated time.

The Board found that not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union at the time the application was made.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken of the eligible employees.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 1059 v. David Martin Enterprises (London) Ltd. 2000 OLRB mini 5472

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement application for certification.

The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification.

The Board found the applicant to be a trade union and that it had established sufficient membership support in the proposed bargaining unit, despite the responding party's dispute over the employee estimate.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. 782750 Ontario Ltd. 2000 OLRB mini 5470

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Union certification application 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 were cast in favour of the applicant.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application and imposed a one-year bar on further certification applications by the applicant for the same bargaining unit.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. CTS of Canada Ltd. 2000 OLRB mini 5462

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement application for union certification.

The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification.

The Board found the applicant to be a trade union under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and that it had established sufficient membership support in its proposed bargaining unit.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken of the eligible employees to determine whether they wish to be represented by the applicant or the intervenor union.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Fort William Clinic 2000 OLRB mini 5453

Stephen Raymond

OLRB0 cases2000–2026

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Board directed parties to submit positions on a union's request for intervenor status.

The Service Employees International Union, Local 220 sought intervenor status in a matter between the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 333 and Leisure World Inc. The Ontario Labour Relations Board directed all parties to submit their positions on the intervention request by December 18, 2000, and deferred the determination of intervenor status to the scheduled hearing.

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 333 v. Leisure World Inc. 2000 OLRB mini 5452

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Board directs representation vote in displacement application for certification.

The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification.

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union within the meaning of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and that it appeared to have the requisite membership support of not less than forty per cent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken to determine whether the employees wish to be represented by the applicant or the intervenor.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Bruce (County) 2000 OLRB mini 5449

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement application for certification.

The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification to represent employees currently represented by the intervenor union.

The Board found the applicant to be a trade union under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and that it appeared to have the requisite 40% membership support in the proposed bargaining unit.

The Board directed that a representation vote be held to allow employees to choose between the applicant and the intervenor.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Livingston International Inc. 2000 OLRB mini 5447

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote ordered in displacement application for certification by CAW-Canada.

The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification to represent employees currently represented by the intervenor union.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant established sufficient membership support (not less than 40%) in the proposed bargaining unit.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken among the eligible employees to determine whether they wish to be represented by the applicant or the intervenor.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Windsor-Essex County Real Estate Board 2000 OLRB mini 5444

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

The applicant, Canadian Cereal Workers, CLC Local 101, sought to withdraw its application against the responding parties, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Kraft Canada Inc. The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.

Canadian Cereal Workers, CLC Local 101 v. Service Employees International Union 2000 OLRB mini 5442

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

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

The Board granted leave to withdraw the application.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada v. Taylor Steel Inc. 2000 OLRB mini 5440

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan