J. G. Knight

Application adjourned sine die for up to one year at the applicant's request.

The applicant requested an adjournment of the application.

As no one appeared for the responding party, the Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to adjourn the application sine die for a period not exceeding one year, after which it will be deemed terminated if no further request is made.

Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 27, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Contract Interiors Plus Inc., 2001 CanLII 12827

Board issues consent order directing employer audit and adjourning construction industry grievances sine die.

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

Prior to the scheduled hearing, the parties entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for an interim settlement.

The agreement required the responding employers to submit to an audit in accordance with the Carpenters' Provincial Agreement and requested an adjournment.

The Board incorporated the agreement into its decision, directed the audit, and adjourned the applications sine die for a period not exceeding one year.

Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 27, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Barwood Flooring Limited, 2001 CanLII 6304

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

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

The Board consented to the adjournment, noting that the matter would be deemed terminated if no party requested to proceed within that time.

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local 759 v. Comstock Canada Ltd., 2001 CanLII 3689

Employer ordered to pay over $59,000 in damages for collective agreement violations in default judgment.

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 and failing to pay proper wages and benefits.

The responding party failed to file a Request for Hearing and 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 found the employer bound by the collective agreement, declared it had violated the agreement, and ordered it to pay $59,283.40 in damages and $214.00 in statutory costs.

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local Union 1891 v. N.K.P. Painting Inc., 2001 CanLII 3671

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

The applicant union and responding employer 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 matter would be deemed terminated if neither party requested to proceed.

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793 v. BFC Utilities, a Division of BFC Construction Group Incorporated, 2001 CanLII 8057

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardOct 31, 2001

Employer ordered to pay $49,376.25 for collective agreement violations after failing to respond to grievance.

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 violated the collective agreement by failing to employ union members.

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

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

The Board found the employer bound by the collective agreement, declared it had violated the union security provisions, and ordered it to pay $49,376.25 in lost earnings plus costs.

Brick and Allied Craft Union of Canada, Local 31 v. Metric Tile Ltd., 2001 CanLII 6576

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 and the application was withdrawn.

Carpenters & Joiners Local 494, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Greater Essex County District School Board, 2001 CanLII 2516

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardOct 31, 2001

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 and the application was withdrawn.

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, Local 46 v. Trafalgar Mechanical Inc., 2001 CanLII 3436

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardOct 31, 2001

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

The parties agreed to adjourn the applications sine die.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to the adjournment for a period not exceeding one year, after which the matters will be deemed terminated if no request to proceed is made.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 837 v. North American Contracting Inc., 2001 CanLII 7773

Default judgment granted against employer for $54,340.12 in damages for collective agreement violations.

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 responding party was deemed to have accepted all facts stated in the application.

The Board found the employer violated the collective agreement by failing to pay proper rates, make required remittances, and hire through the union hall.

The Board ordered the employer to pay $54,340.12 in damages and $214.00 in costs, and cancelled the scheduled hearing.

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 46 (Local Union 1891) v. Accord Painting & Decorating Ld., 2001 CanLII 15455

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

The applicant, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, sought to withdraw its application against Diamond Stonebridge Contracting Inc. The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793 v. Diamond Stonebridge Contracting Inc., 2001 CanLII 19755

Board directed posting of notices to affected employees before deciding uncontested related employer application.

The applicant union sought a related employer and sale of business declaration, as well as a grievance referral, against the responding parties.

The responding parties failed to file a response, and the applicant requested the Board dispose of the matters without a hearing.

The Board deemed the responding parties to have accepted the facts in the applications.

However, noting that affected employees had not been given notice, the Board directed a Labour Relations Officer to post notices at the responding parties' premises to allow any affected employees to make submissions before issuing a final declaration.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 353 v. Canber Electric Inc., 2001 CanLII 18734

Application withdrawn with leave of the Board.

The applicant union sought to withdraw its application.

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

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793 v. Diamond Stonebridge Contracting Inc., 2001 CanLII 19962

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

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

The Board consented to the adjournment, noting that the matter would be deemed terminated if neither party requested to proceed within that time.

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local Union 1819 v. Ferguson-Neudorf Glass Inc., 2001 CanLII 8166

Board cancels hearing and adjourns grievance referrals sine die on consent of the parties.

At a case management consultation, the parties agreed to cancel a scheduled hearing date and adjourn several grievance referrals sine die for a period not exceeding one year.

The union parties agreed to meet to attempt to settle their dispute, with the assistance of the Board members if necessary.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 506 v. Metro Concrete Floors (1990) Inc., 2001 CanLII 16878

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

The 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 matter will be deemed terminated if no request to proceed is made.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 353 v. Dow Electric Inc./Astra Electric Inc., 2001 CanLII 14587