M. A. Nairn is a vice-chair at the Ontario Labour Relations Board with 253 decisions on record from 1989 to 2001. Key areas include employment and labour law, administrative law, other tribunals.

What tribunal does M. A. Nairn sit on?

M. A. Nairn sits on the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

What areas of law does M. A. Nairn decide?

M. A. Nairn's most common areas include Employment and Labour Law (253 decisions), Administrative Law (65 decisions), Other Tribunals (44 decisions). M. A. Nairn has handled 253 decisions across 6 areas.

How many decisions has M. A. Nairn made?

M. A. Nairn has 253 decisions on record from 1989 to 2001.

Who frequently appears before M. A. Nairn?

Representatives who frequently appear before M. A. Nairn include David Wright, Frank Angeletti, Tom Oldham.

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M. A. Nairn — Vice-Chair

Employment and Labour Law

M. A. Nairn

Vice-Chair·Ontario Labour Relations Board·Since 1989

253

cases · 13 yrs · OLRB

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OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardJun 22, 2001

Application adjourned for 53 weeks on consent of the parties.

The applicant union and responding employers agreed to adjourn the application.

The Board adjourned the matter for 53 weeks, noting that it would be dismissed if no party requested to proceed within that time.

Universal Workers Union, L.I.U.N.A. Local 183 v. Gagliano Floor Finish Ltd, 2001 CanLII 13592

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardJun 19, 2001

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

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

The Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to the adjournment, noting that the matters would be deemed terminated if no request to proceed was made within that time.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 183 v. P. Cipriano Construction Ltd., 2001 CanLII 17793

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardJun 14, 2001

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

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

The Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to the adjournment, noting that if no party requests to proceed within that time, the matters will be deemed terminated without further notice.

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 175 v. Specialty Care Inc., 2001 CanLII 16619

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardJun 13, 2001

Application for review of an Order to Pay dismissed due to the applicant's failure to appear.

The applicant filed an application for review of an Order to Pay under the Employment Standards Act.

Prior to the hearing, the applicant requested an adjournment by letter but failed to obtain consent from the other parties or request a telephone conference.

On the scheduled hearing date, no one appeared on behalf of the applicant.

The Board noted that the applicant had ample opportunity to retain counsel and could have sought production of documents if needed.

Due to the applicant's failure to appear, the application for review was dismissed.

Advance Concepts Inc. operating as Crabby Joe’s Tap and Grill v. Cynthia Sharpe and Ministry of Labour, 2001 CanLII 10963

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardJun 13, 2001

Employment standards matter terminated following settlement between the parties.

The applicant brought a matter before the Ontario Labour Relations Board regarding an Employment Practices Branch file.

The Labour Relations Officer reported that the Ministry of Labour considered the matter closed following a settlement between the parties.

The Board terminated the proceeding.

Kuldip Singh carrying on business as 1240809 Ontario Inc. v. Jagsir Brar and Ministry of Labour, 2001 CanLII 9001

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Parties directed to arrange a Regional Certification Meeting before determining if a hearing is necessary.

The Labourers' International Union of North America filed an application for certification.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board directed the parties to contact the Vote Co-ordinator to arrange a Regional Certification Meeting.

Following that meeting, the Board will determine whether it is appropriate to list the matter for a hearing.

Labourers’ International Union of North America v. Aspen Aluminum, 2001 CanLII 13637

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Application for review of Employment Standards Officer's refusal dismissed as untimely.

The applicant sought to challenge an Employment Standards Officer's refusal to make an Order under section 68 of the Employment Standards Act.

The application was filed on March 14, 2001, two days after the 45-day statutory deadline expired.

The Board requested representations regarding the untimeliness, but the applicant failed to respond or request an extension.

The application was dismissed as untimely.

D. Leslie Mackie v. T.D.S. Personnel Inc. for Thomson Terminal, 2001 CanLII 6477

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Time for filing an application for review extended where the application was timely filed at a Ministry regional office.

The applicant filed an application for review of an Order to Pay under the Employment Standards Act.

The application appeared to be filed past the 45-day statutory deadline.

However, the Ministry of Labour confirmed that the application and trust monies were received at a regional office before the deadline but were delayed in being forwarded to the Board.

The Board extended the time for filing, rendering the application timely, and referred it to the Registrar for processing.

Martinek Custom Millwork Limited v. Clifford Podlovics and Ministry of Labour, 2001 CanLII 3248

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Consent order issued declaring collective agreement violation and awarding $1,500 in damages.

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

Prior to the hearing, the parties entered into a Memorandum of Agreement.

The Board issued a consent order declaring that the responding party was bound by the Carpenters Provincial Collective Agreement, had violated area work practices, and ordered the payment of $1,500 in damages as full and final settlement.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 2486 v. PCL Constructors Canada Inc., 2001 CanLII 5182

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Applicant directed to provide written submissions clarifying which Order to Pay is being appealed and addressing timeliness.

The applicant brought an application under section 68 of the Employment Standards Act to challenge an Order to Pay.

The Board noted ambiguity regarding whether the applicant was appealing a 1999 Order, a 2001 Order, or both, which affected the timeliness analysis.

The Board directed the applicant to provide written representations clarifying the precise nature of the appeal and addressing the timeliness issues.

Whitman Engineering Limited v. Cheryle Baker, Brian Thwaites, Ryan Hay and Ministry of Labour, 2001 CanLII 6562

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Employer ordered to pay $46,969.79 in damages for unpaid remittances in default grievance 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 make required remittances to welfare and pension trust funds.

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 violated the collective agreement and ordered it to pay $46,969.79 in damages and $214.00 in costs.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 183 v. 517739 Ontario Limited o/a Rolan Plumbing, 2001 CanLII 18158

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Union certification granted following a successful representation vote among carpenters and apprentices.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent carpenters and carpenters' apprentices employed by the responding party in residential construction.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, the Board found the agreed-upon bargaining unit appropriate and ordered that a certificate issue to the applicant.

Any bargaining rights held by the intervenor for this unit were terminated.

Labourers’ International Union of North America v. Caledana Carpentry Ltd., 2001 CanLII 14184

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Extension of time granted to responding party to file submissions.

The applicant union filed applications against the responding party employer.

Following correspondence between counsel indicating that the responding party had received all of the applicant's submissions, the Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the responding party an extension of time to file its response.

Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 27, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. 663141 Ontario Limited o/a Barrie Carpet Centre, 2001 CanLII 11701

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Application for review of Employment Standards Officer's refusal dismissed as untimely due to five-month delay.

The applicant sought to challenge an Employment Standards Officer's refusal to issue an Order.

The application for review was filed over five months past the 45-day statutory deadline.

The applicant requested an extension of time based on personal reasons.

The Board found that the reasons provided did not constitute reasonable grounds to extend the time limit given the significant delay.

The application was dismissed as untimely.

Daniel Jones v. Honda of Canada Mfg. and Ministry of Labour, 2001 CanLII 6615

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Extension of time to file application for review granted where responsible employee unexpectedly quit.

The applicant sought to challenge an Order to Pay under the Employment Standards Act but filed its application for review past the 45-day statutory deadline.

The applicant requested an extension of time, explaining that the employee responsible for the appeal had unexpectedly quit.

The Board found appropriate grounds to grant the extension, deemed the application timely, and referred it to the Registrar for processing.

Mattcon Industrial Automation Inc. v. John E. Brayton and Ministry of Labour, 2001 CanLII 11323

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Parties directed to arrange a Regional Certification Meeting before scheduling a hearing.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board directed the parties in a union certification application to contact the Vote Co-ordinator to arrange a Regional Certification Meeting.

The Board will determine whether to list the matter for a hearing following that meeting.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1946 v. Reed Atwood Inc., 2001 CanLII 9841

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Board declined to determine grievance referral solely on written materials despite responding party's failure to file.

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

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

Despite the responding party's failure to comply with the filing requirements, the Board declined to determine the referral solely on the material filed and directed that the scheduled hearing proceed to deal with all issues in dispute.

Universal Worker’s Union, L.I.U.N.A., Local 183 v. Select Concrete & Drain Inc., 2001 CanLII 9942

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Board directed parties to arrange a Post-Vote Meeting before determining whether to list for hearing.

The applicant filed an application involving IEEW Local 353.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board directed the parties to contact the Vote Co-ordinator to arrange a Post-Vote Meeting.

Following that meeting, the Board will determine whether it is appropriate to list the matter for a hearing.

Lino (Carmelino) Domanico v. IEEW Local 353, 2001 CanLII 16273

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 25, 2001

Union decertified following a representation vote where a majority of employees opposed the union.

The applicant applied to terminate the bargaining rights of the responding party union.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in opposition to the union, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Board declared that the union no longer represents the employees in the specified bargaining unit.

Jim Helmkay v. Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local Union 537, 2001 CanLII 20404

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardMay 24, 2001

Union applications withdrawn and dismissed on agreement of the parties.

The applicant union brought applications before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

On agreement of the parties, the unfair labour practice application was withdrawn and the certification application was dismissed pursuant to section 8.1(5) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 27 v. Quality Rugs of Canada Limited, 2001 CanLII 6217

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appeared on behalf of the Ministry of Labour

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Joseph LaforestSelf-represented
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for AMAPCEO

Carol JonesCounsel
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Cathy LaceCounsel
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for Crisan Forming Inc.

Erin KuzzCounsel
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for CUPE Locals 794 and 839

Bill FergusonUnion representative
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Daria IvanochkeUnion representative
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David MichorUnion representative
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Jennifer StewartUnion representative
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Nick MilanovicUnion representative
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Ron PoynterUnion representative
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for Dofasco Inc.

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for General Presidents' Maintenance Committee for Canada

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Steve SmillieCounsel
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for George Brown College

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John HardyAgent
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Regina LapworthyAgent
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for Groupe Permacon Inc.

John D. LewisCounsel
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for himself

Charles SullivanSelf-represented
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Giokho OngSelf-represented
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Victor CheaibSelf-represented
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Wilfred TsoiSelf-represented
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for IUOE Local 772

Margaret MartinUnion representative
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Peter YemenUnion representative
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for Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 527

Daniel RandazzoCounsel
1 appearance

for Ministry of Labour

Bridget LynettCounsel
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for ONA Locals 70 and 235

Jasbir ParmarUnion representative
1 appearance
Marg DucieUnion representative
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for Ontario Public Service Employees' Union

David WrightUnion representative
1 appearance

for Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

Brendan MorganUnion representative
1 appearance

for OPSEU

Donald K. EadyCounsel
1 appearance
Barbara LindsCounsel
1 appearance

for OPSEU Locals 206 and 273

Pat HonsbergerUnion representative
1 appearance
David WrightUnion representative
1 appearance

for the applicant

David WrightCounsel
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Tom OldhamUnion representative
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Andrea BowkerCounsel
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Gary CarolineCounsel
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Dana RandallCounsel
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Danny McBrideUnion representative
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Dave WatsonUnion representative
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David GazitSelf-represented
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David WatsonCounsel
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D. FlynnUnion representative
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Dimitri DivittorioUnion representative
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D. McRaeCounsel
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Donald K. EadyCounsel
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Douglas WrayCounsel
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E. CoetzeeCounsel
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Eric MacKinnonCounsel
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Gail BennettAgent
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Garry ThayerUnion representative
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Glen OramUnion representative
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Harry KopytoAgent
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for the Applicant

Craig FloodCounsel
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Daniel RandazzoCounsel
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Jack SlaughterUnion representative
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J. Emily SommaSelf-represented
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S. D. BrabantAgent
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For the Applicant

Tom CardinalUnion representative
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for the applicant/complainant

Allan WallCounsel
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Brian SheehanAgent
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Conrada GuerreroAgent
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David W. T. MathesonCounsel
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Domenic RicciCounsel
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J. D. WatsonCounsel
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Paula TurtleCounsel
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Roger AubutCounsel
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Ron BalkissoonAgent
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Sean KellyCounsel
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Stan WilliamsCounsel
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Susan BallantyneCounsel
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Walter PressCounsel
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for the Applicant/Grievor

Bob HillUnion representative
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for the applicants

Angus HarteryAgent
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Belia BerrocalAgent
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Bruce SevignyCounsel
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Celestino VargasSelf-represented
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Consuelo RubioAgent
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C. RobertsonCounsel
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Harold CaleyCounsel
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L. BertuzziCounsel
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Ron DavisUnion representative
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Sean FitzpatrickCounsel
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W. McNaughtSelf-represented
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for the Applicants

W. McNaughtSelf-represented
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for the Canadian Union of Public Employees

John ElderUnion representative
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for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 176

John ElderCounsel
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for the complainant

Brendan J. MorganCounsel
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David G. LeitchCounsel
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David ZimmerCounsel
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Fred CooperUnion representative
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Jean SigouinUnion representative
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Kevin WhitakerCounsel
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Michael A. ChurchCounsel
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Michael HunterUnion representative
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Peter SleeUnion representative
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Steve SzeghalmiSelf-represented
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for the Complainant

Bob McGibbonUnion representative
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Dave WatsonUnion representative
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for the Crown in Right of Ontario as represented by Management Board of Cabinet

Brian LoewenCounsel
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Laura ViceCounsel
1 appearance

For the employer

Ron CarltonAgent
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for the Group of Employees

John DesottiAgent
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Mark WoodliffeAgent
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Ron MartinAgent
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for the intervener

Brando ParisAgent
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Francois DutrisacCounsel
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J. O'ConnorCounsel
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Jonathan EatonCounsel
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Mike MoffatCounsel
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P. TurtleCounsel
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Robert AvinoamCounsel
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Sean McGeeCounsel
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for the intervenor

David ConnCounsel
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Frank O'ReillyCounsel
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George RontirisCounsel
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Gil DavisUnion representative
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Howard OldhamAgent
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Jack J. SlaughterCounsel
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Joelle SpadaciniUnion representative
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John BatyAgent
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Karen CosgroveCounsel
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Mark LewisCounsel
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Rob MadeleyCounsel
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Sheri PriceCounsel
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Stephen KrashinskyCounsel
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Ucal PowellCounsel
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for the Ministry of Labour

Alicia Gordon-FaganCounsel
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Karima ChaturCounsel
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Margo MacKinnonCounsel
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Mircho MirchevAgent
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for the objectors

Bill FulkersonCounsel
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C. J. AbbassCounsel
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C. JenningsAgent
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C. M. HarpurCounsel
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Max MehargCounsel
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Michael HoranCounsel
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for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Gavin LeebCounsel
1 appearance
George RichardsUnion representative
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for the respondent

A. WhiteCounsel
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Barry W. EarleCounsel
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B. CrockfordAgent
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B. LipicAgent
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B. PollockCounsel
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Brian R. GatienCounsel
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Carol FennCounsel
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Carol HoglundCounsel
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C. G. RiggsCounsel
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C. ParkCounsel
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David ZimmerCounsel
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Donna GallantAgent
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Douglas J. WrayCounsel
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E. PividorAgent
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Fred HeeremaCounsel
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G. KehlAgent
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G. TribbleCounsel
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G. W. GiornoCounsel
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Jack ProudmanAgent
1 appearance
Jacques A. EmondCounsel
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for the Respondent

Phil BartuccioAgent
1 appearance
Jack ProudmanAgent
1 appearance
Steven WilsonAgent
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R. M. ParryCounsel
1 appearance
Peter CobboldAgent
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for the respondents

S. CaplanCounsel
1 appearance
R. A. WerryCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondents

Donald ScotlandAgent
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Richard WoodsAgent
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Brian PeasleeAgent
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for the responding parties

B. ChercoverCounsel
1 appearance
Brian D. MulroneyCounsel
1 appearance
Lianne BrossardCounsel
1 appearance
Michael GregoriniAgent
1 appearance
Stephen PattersonCounsel
1 appearance
R. J. DrmajCounsel
1 appearance
Richard DrmajCounsel
1 appearance

for the responding party

Frank AngelettiCounsel
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Harvey BeresfordCounsel
1 appearance
Janice BakerCounsel
1 appearance
Joe AmorimAgent
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K. A. McCaskillCounsel
1 appearance
Ken CaldwellUnion representative
1 appearance
Kevin FaheyCounsel
1 appearance
Larry O’KeefeUnion representative
1 appearance
Larry SteinbergCounsel
1 appearance
Leo ArsenaultUnion representative
1 appearance
Lister TennantUnion representative
1 appearance
Luigi D'AbbondanzaAgent
1 appearance
Maria BurgessUnion representative
1 appearance
Mark PriestAgent
1 appearance
Mary D'AbbondanzaAgent
1 appearance
Me/ma M. NathanailCounsel
1 appearance
Michael D. FailesCounsel
1 appearance
Michael G. SherrardCounsel
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Micheil RussellAgent
1 appearance
Mike McCrearyUnion representative
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for the Responding Party

Claudio FerrantiAgent
1 appearance
Danny ProulxAgent
1 appearance

For the Responding Party

Austin CarrollAgent
1 appearance
J. K. NeillAgent
1 appearance

For the union

Jack McDowellUnion representative
1 appearance

For the Union

Tom CardinalUnion representative
1 appearance

on behalf of the applicant

Jeffrey GerstylCounsel
1 appearance
Terry NelsonAgent
1 appearance

on behalf of the Ministry of Labour

Margo MacKinnonCounsel
1 appearance
Murray KleinCounsel
1 appearance

on her own behalf

Melaine VanderparkSelf-represented
1 appearance
Sharon Ava DeMitaSelf-represented
1 appearance

on his own behalf

Charles SullivanSelf-represented
1 appearance
Giokho OngSelf-represented
1 appearance
Victor CheaibSelf-represented
1 appearance
Wilfred TsoiSelf-represented
1 appearance

on their own behalf

David NavySelf-represented
1 appearance
George KurchakSelf-represented
1 appearance

253

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cases/mo

OLRB253(100%)

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motion

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trial

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