J. A. Ronson

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement application for certification despite section 8.1 notice.

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 numerical difference was not significant and that the applicant established sufficient membership support to obtain a representation vote.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken.

A dissenting Board member argued that the vote should not take place or the ballot box should be sealed until the section 8.1 issues were resolved at a hearing.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Aradco Management Limited, 2000 CanLII 9388

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Board directs representation vote in union certification application.

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

The Board found the applicant to be a trade union under the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Based on the agreement of the parties regarding the appropriate bargaining unit and the membership evidence filed, the Board directed that a representation vote be taken among the eligible employees in the voting constituency.

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 175 v. Prince Foods Inc., 2000 CanLII 8677

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in certification application with ballots segregated and sealed pending resolution of disputes.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees in the responding party's ambulance service operations.

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.

The Board found that the applicant's proposed bargaining unit could be appropriate and that the requisite 40% membership threshold was met.

The Board directed a representation vote, but ordered that the ballots be individually segregated and the ballot box sealed pending resolution of the disputes regarding the bargaining unit description and timeliness.

Ontario Public Service Employees Union v. The Corporation of the County of Brant, 2000 CanLII 6130

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Sumbeam Residential Development Centre deleted from style of cause as an affected party.

The applicant union indicated it no longer sought any remedy against Sumbeam Residential Development Centre.

The Board ordered that Sumbeam Residential Development Centre be deleted from the style of cause as an affected party.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. SEIU Local 220, 2000 CanLII 12929

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Application adjourned sine die on consent of the parties.

The parties agreed to adjourn the application sine die for a period not exceeding one year.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to the adjournment and cancelled the scheduled hearing dates.

Wayne Major v. United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 1993, 2000 CanLII 8261

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in certification application with ballot box sealed due to bargaining unit dispute.

The applicant trade union applied 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 the proposed bargaining unit could be appropriate but noted a significant numerical difference between the parties' estimates.

The Board directed a representation vote with the ballot box sealed until the Board orders otherwise or the parties agree.

Teamsters Local Union No. 419 v. Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., 2000 CanLII 10289

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardSep 13, 2000

Board directs representation vote for proposed bargaining unit of Carquest Canada Ltd. employees.

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

The 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.

Teamsters Local Union 938 v. Carquest Canada Ltd., 2000 CanLII 9411

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardSep 13, 2000

Representation vote ordered in certification application despite employer's section 8.1 notice disputing bargaining unit.

The applicant trade union applied for certification.

The responding employer disputed the applicant's estimate of employees in the proposed bargaining unit and gave notice under section 8.1 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The Board found the proposed bargaining unit could be appropriate and that the numerical difference between the parties' estimates was not significant.

The majority ordered a representation vote.

One Board Member dissented, arguing the vote should be delayed or the ballot box sealed until the section 8.1 issues were resolved at a hearing.

I.W.A. Canada, Local 2693 Industrial Wood & Allied Workers of Canada v. Goulard Lumber (1971) Ltd., 2000 CanLII 7232

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Unopposed application for union successor rights declaration granted.

The applicant union applied under section 68 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for a declaration that it acquired the rights, privileges, and duties of the predecessor union by reason of a merger, amalgamation, or transfer of jurisdiction.

The application was unopposed.

The Board granted the declaration.

Graphic Communications Union, Local 41M v. Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 102-O, 2000 CanLII 4609

J. A. Ronson

H. Peacock

OLRB0 cases1987–2001

Christopher J. Albertyn

OLRB0 cases1998–2025

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

The applicant sought to withdraw her application against the responding party.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.

Barbara Graham v. Monarch Marking Systems Canada Ltd., 2000 CanLII 1159

Timothy W. Sargeant

OLRB0 cases1997–2001

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Applications adjourned sine die for up to one year on consent of the parties.

The Service Employees International Union, Local 220 brought applications against Clover Health Care Services and various other responding parties.

On the agreement of the parties, the Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to adjourn the applications sine die for a period not exceeding one year.

If no party requests to proceed within that time, the matters will be deemed terminated.

Service Employees International Union, Local 220 v. Clover Health Care Services, 2000 CanLII 8872

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote directed in displacement certification application; intervenor's request to delay vote dismissed.

The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent a bargaining unit of employees currently represented by the intervenor.

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

The intervenor requested that the representation vote be delayed or the ballot box sealed pending the resolution of unfair labour practice allegations and other proceedings before the Canadian Labour Congress.

The Board dismissed the intervenor's objections, finding no reason to delay the vote or seal the ballot box, and directed that a representation vote be taken.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Bowlero Limited, 2000 CanLII 11251

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Representation vote ordered in certification application despite employer's section 8.1 notice regarding bargaining unit composition.

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

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's proposed bargaining unit could be appropriate and that the applicant established sufficient membership support to warrant a representation vote.

A representation vote was ordered for the eligible employees.

A dissenting Board member would have held a hearing before ordering a vote or sealed the ballot box until the section 8.1 issues were resolved.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers’ Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Grenville Castings Ltd., 2000 CanLII 9785

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Board directs representation vote in displacement application, dismissing intervenor's request to seal ballot box.

The applicant trade union filed a displacement application for certification.

The responding party failed to file a response.

The Board found that the applicant had the requisite membership support of at least forty percent to warrant a representation vote.

The intervenor objected to the vote and requested that the ballot box be sealed pending the resolution of alleged unfair labour practices and proceedings before the Canadian Labour Congress.

The Board dismissed the intervenor's objections, noting that similar objections had been dismissed in other applications, and directed that a representation vote be held.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transporttion & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. LaChaumiere Retirement Residence, 2000 CanLII 12094

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Board directs representation vote in displacement application, declining intervenor's request to seal ballot box.

The applicant union filed a displacement application for certification.

The responding party failed to file a response.

The Board found that the applicant appeared to have the requisite membership support and directed a representation vote.

The intervenor requested that the vote be delayed or the ballot box sealed due to alleged unfair labour practices and pending proceedings before the Canadian Labour Congress.

The Board declined to delay the vote or seal the ballot box, noting it had previously rejected similar objections in related applications.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. LaChaumiere Retirement Residence, 2000 CanLII 11252

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

Union certification granted following a successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees in the mail room of the responding party.

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 granted the application and directed that a certificate issue.

Northern Ontario Newspaper Guild Local 30232 of Communications Workers of America v. The Sudbury Star, Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P., 2000 CanLII 8811

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardSep 11, 2000

Representation vote directed in displacement application for certification; request to seal ballot box denied.

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

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that the requisite 40% membership support was met.

Despite a dispute over the geographic description of the bargaining unit and allegations of unfair labour practices raised by the intervenor, the Board directed that a representation vote be held and declined to seal the ballot box or delay the vote.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Campbell Monument Co. Ltd., 2000 CanLII 11764

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardSep 11, 2000

Time for filing intervention extended to September 15, 2000.

The intervenor, the Owen Sound Professional Fire Fighters Association, requested an extension of time to file its intervention.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request and extended the time for filing to September 15, 2000.

Ontario Public Service Employees Union v. City of Owen Sound, 2000 CanLII 10722

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Caroline Rowan