Union certification granted despite minor deviation in the applicant's name from its previously recognized trade union status.
The applicant union applied for certification.
The respondent employer argued that the applicant had not proven it was a trade union within the meaning of section 1(1)(p) of the Labour Relations Act because its name on the application deviated slightly from the name previously recognized by the Board.
The Board heard evidence and concluded that the applicant was the same organization previously granted trade union status.
Applying section 105 of the Act, the Board found the previous determination was prima facie evidence of its status.
The Board cautioned applicants to use their exact recognized names to avoid unnecessary hearings, but granted the certification for the agreed bargaining unit.
Milk and Bread Drivers, Dairy Employees, Caterers and Allied Employees, Local Union No. 647 v. Humpty Dumpty Foods Limited, 1989 CanLII 3078
