J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Grievance referral adjourned sine die on consent of the parties.

The applicant union referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

On the agreement of the parties, the Board consented to adjourn the application sine die for a period not exceeding one year, after which it will be deemed terminated if no request to proceed is made.

Drywall Acoustic Lathing and Insulation Local 675, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Country Drywall 2000 Corp., 2000 CanLII 1289

J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Default judgment granted against employer for unpaid wages and benefits following failure to respond to grievance referral.

The applicant union referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The responding party employer failed to file a Request for Hearing and Notice of Intent to Defend.

Pursuant to the Board's Rules of Procedure, the Board deemed the facts in the application accepted and proceeded without a hearing.

The Board found the employer bound by the collective agreements, declared it had violated them by failing to pay wages and benefits, and ordered the employer to pay damages and issue Records of Employment.

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local 721 v. MacDonald Construction Services c.o.b. as Perma Structures, 2000 CanLII 4024

J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board at the applicant's request.

The applicant requested to withdraw its application.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request and the application was withdrawn with leave of the Board.

Drywall Acoustic Lathing and Insulation Local 675, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Toronto Board of Education Staff Credit Union Limited, 2000 CanLII 9959

J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Application adjourned sine die for up to one year 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, noting that the matter would be deemed terminated without further notice if neither party requested to proceed within that time.

Drywall Acoustic Lathing and Insulation Local 675, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Industry Drywall Systems Ltd., 2000 CanLII 3253

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Representation vote ordered in construction industry certification application; ballot box sealed pending union status determination.

The applicant union filed an application for certification under the construction industry provisions of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The Board found that the applicant appeared to have the requisite 40% membership support in the proposed bargaining unit.

The Board ordered a representation vote to be held, but directed that the ballot box remain sealed pending a determination of the applicant's trade union status in a separate proceeding.

Universal Workers Union, L.I.U.N.A. Local 183 v. Metal Tech Systems Inc., 2000 CanLII 1516

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

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

The Board granted the request and the application was withdrawn.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 894 v. Birnie Electric Limited, 2000 CanLII 5247

J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

The applicant union sought to withdraw its application against the responding party employer.

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

Drywall Acoustic Lathing and Insulation Local 675, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Cromax Drywall Limited, 2000 CanLII 4307

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

The applicant requested to withdraw its application.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board noted the request and the application was withdrawn.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 1036 v. Newman Construction Inc., 2000 CanLII 9043

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Practising Law - Employed70 cases1995–2026

Board orders representation vote in construction industry certification application, segregating ballots pending related employer determination.

The applicant trade union filed an application for certification under the construction industry provisions of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The responding parties alleged they are related employers and requested Link-Line Boring Inc. be added as a responding party.

The Board found the applicant to be an affiliated bargaining agent and determined the appropriate bargaining unit.

Finding that not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed unit were members of the union, the Board ordered a representation vote to be held, with ballots segregated pending determination of the related employer issue.

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793 v. Link-Line Construction Ltd., 2000 CanLII 4266

James Nyman

10 cases1983–2012

Carl Peterson

53 cases1984–2023

Andrea Bowker

J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Board upholds assignment of cooling tower renovation and tear-out work to Carpenters over Labourers.

The applicant Carpenters union filed a jurisdictional dispute complaint regarding the assignment of work by Ecodyne Limited involving the renovation of a cooling tower, specifically the tear out and scrapping of portions of the frame.

The Labourers union claimed the work was demolition and fell under their jurisdiction based on area practice.

The Board found that the work was an upgrading job in the ICI sector, not demolition, and that employer practice, economy, and efficiency supported the assignment to the Carpenters.

The Board upheld the assignment to the Carpenters.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 446 v. Ecodyne Limited, 2000 CanLII 13135

J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Arrest warrant issued for defaulting witness who failed to appear at construction industry grievance hearing.

The applicant referred a construction industry grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

A defaulting witness failed to appear at the continuation of the hearing despite a previously issued arrest warrant.

The Board issued a new arrest warrant to apprehend the witness and compel his attendance, along with specified employment and payroll records, at the next scheduled hearing date.

Drywall Acoustic Lathing and Insulation Local 675 v. Jean Paul Construction Limited, 2000 CanLII 12783

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Default judgment granted against employer for unpaid collective agreement contributions after failure to respond.

The applicant union referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, alleging the responding employer failed to pay required contributions under the collective agreement.

The responding party failed to file a response or notice of intent to defend.

Pursuant to the Board's Rules of Procedure, the responding party was deemed to have accepted all facts stated in the application.

The Board declared the employer bound by the collective agreement, found it in violation, and ordered payment of unpaid contributions, late payment fees, and filing fees.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 183 v. A.P. Concrete Forming (Div. of 1350648 Ontario Inc.), 2000 CanLII 5226

J. G. Knight

Inge M. Stamp

G. McMenemy

Adjournment granted to the applicant.

The applicant requested an adjournment of the matter.

No one appeared for the responding party.

The Board granted the adjournment to April 20, 2000.

Drywall Acoustic Lathing and Insulation Local 675, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Castro Investors and Builders Ltd., 2000 CanLII 12711

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Default judgment granted against employer for employing non-union workers in violation of collective agreement.

The applicant union referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, alleging the responding employer violated the collective agreement by employing non-union workers.

The responding party failed to file a response or notice of intent to defend.

Pursuant to the Board's Rules of Procedure, the Board deemed the responding party to have accepted all facts stated in the application.

The Board declared the employer violated the collective agreement and ordered it to pay $8,966.40 in damages plus filing fees.

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local 736 v. Santesso Bros. Iron Works Limited c.o.b. as Columbus Plate Works, 2000 CanLII 6642

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Employer ordered to pay unpaid fringe benefits and costs in default grievance referral proceeding.

The applicant union referred a grievance to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, alleging the responding employer failed to remit fringe benefits required by the collective agreement.

The employer failed to file a response or notice of intent to defend.

Pursuant to the Board's Rules of Procedure, the employer was deemed to have accepted the facts stated in the application.

The Board ordered the employer to pay $28,204.80 in unpaid benefits, plus filing and prosecution costs.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 2486 v. City Acoustics Limited, 2000 CanLII 1211

Marilyn Silverman

OLRB0 cases2000–2001

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

Representation vote directed in construction industry certification application.

The applicant trade union filed an application for certification under the construction industry provisions of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and an affiliated bargaining agent.

Based on the membership evidence, the Board determined that not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union.

The Board defined the appropriate bargaining unit and directed that a representation vote be taken.

Millwrights Union Local 1244, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. International Fabricating and Machining, 2000 CanLII 9704

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

Grievance referrals adjourned sine die on consent of the parties.

The applicants filed grievance referrals against the 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 applications will be deemed terminated.

Brick and Allied Craft Union of Canada v. Clifford Masonry Limited, 2000 CanLII 5310

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMar 15, 2000

Application adjourned sine die on consent for up to one year.

The applicant and responding parties agreed to adjourn the application sine die.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to the adjournment for a period not exceeding one year, after which the application will be deemed terminated if no party requests to proceed.

Quality Control Council of Canada v. Atlas Testing Labs & Services (Oakville) Ltd., 2000 CanLII 2663

J. G. Knight

G. McMenemy

David A. McKee