M. Eayres

The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees at the respondent's plant.

A group of employees filed a statement of desire opposing the certification.

The union initially alleged employer interference but withdrew those allegations.

The Board inquired into the origination and circulation of the statement of desire.

The Board found that the employees who circulated the petition acted on their own views and that the employer maintained a hands-off policy, only intervening to stop discussions when production was affected.

The Board concluded the statement of desire represented the voluntary wishes of the employees and ordered a representation vote.

One Board member dissented, finding that management favoured the objectors.