R. R. Montague

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Representation vote ordered in application for certification based on parties' agreement and membership evidence.

The applicant trade union filed an application for certification to represent employees of the responding party.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant is a trade union within the meaning of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Based on the agreement of the parties regarding the appropriate bargaining unit and the membership evidence filed, the Board directed that a representation vote be taken.

Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 1059 v. SMS Modern Building Cleaning Services, 2001 CanLII 18697

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Union certification granted for security guards at Royal Alexandra Theatre following successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent security guard employees at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the certification and ordered a certificate to issue.

Teamsters Local Union 938 v. Ed Mirvish Enterprises Limited, 2001 CanLII 17449

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union decertified after majority of employees voted in opposition during representation vote.

The applicant employer applied to terminate the bargaining rights of the responding party trade 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with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board declared that the union no longer represents the employees.

The previously scheduled hearing dates were cancelled.

Rentokil Initial Canada Limited v. United Steelworkers of America, 2001 CanLII 15506

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

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

The Board granted the request and the application was withdrawn.

Derick M. Gardner v. National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada), CAW Local 222, 2001 CanLII 14122

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Ronson

Union certified to represent refrigeration operators at Vaughan Iceplex following successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent refrigeration operators and helpers employed by the responding party at the Vaughan Iceplex.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, the Ontario Labour Relations Board ordered that a certificate issue to the applicant.

Canadian Union of Operating Engineers and General Workers (CUOE) v. Unique Ice Rink Management Ltd. c.o.b. as NCI Sports and Entertainment, 2001 CanLII 20474

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardJun 6, 2001

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

The applicant union and responding employer agreed to adjourn the application sine die for a period not exceeding one year.

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

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2597 v. Community Living-South Huron, 2001 CanLII 9203

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union certification application dismissed after failing to secure more than 50% of votes.

The applicant union filed an application for certification.

Following a representation vote directed by the Board, not more than 50% of the ballots cast by employees in the bargaining unit were in favour of the applicant.

As a result, the Board dismissed the application and noted the potential application of the one-year bar under section 10(3) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for any subsequent certification applications.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation & General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation c.o.b. as Western Fair Race Track Slots, 2001 CanLII 9846

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Applications withdrawn with leave of the Board following applicant's request.

The applicant requested to withdraw its applications against the responding party via a letter from counsel.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave and the applications were withdrawn.

United Steelworkers of America v. Digital Security Controls Ltd., 2001 CanLII 15556

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union certification granted following a successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party at a specific location.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board found the bargaining unit appropriate and directed that a certificate issue to the applicant.

Milk and Bread Drivers, Dairy Employees, Caterers and Allied Employees, Local Union No. 647 v. Aramark Canada Ltd., 2001 CanLII 15855

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union certification granted following a successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statement of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board directed that a certificate issue to the applicant for the agreed-upon bargaining unit.

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793 v. 1130887 Ontario Inc. o/a Latta Crane Services, 2001 CanLII 10253

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Representation vote directed in certification application with ballot box sealed due to bargaining unit dispute.

The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party.

The responding party disputed the applicant's estimate of the number of employees in the proposed bargaining unit and gave notice under section 8.1 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The Board found that the proposed bargaining unit could be appropriate but could not be certain that 40 per cent or more of the individuals in the unit were members of the union.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken, with the ballot box sealed until the Board orders otherwise or the parties agree.

The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada v. Norampac Inc., 2001 CanLII 7722

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union certified as bargaining agent following successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the union, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified the union as the bargaining agent for the agreed-upon bargaining unit of employees at North American Lumber Limited in Fort Frances.

United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, Local 175 v. North American Lumber Limited, 2001 CanLII 17566

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Application dismissed as untimely after applicant failed to file submissions by the deadline.

The applicant filed an application before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Following a previous decision directing submissions, the applicant failed to file any submissions by the specified deadline.

Consequently, the Board dismissed the application as untimely.

Dean Edward King v. International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1671, 2001 CanLII 19452

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union certified as bargaining agent following successful representation vote.

The applicant union applied for certification.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified the applicant as the bargaining agent for the agreed-upon bargaining unit of employees at the responding party's home.

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Salvation Army A.R. Goudie Eventide Home, 2001 CanLII 11540

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union decertified after majority of employees vote against representation in termination application.

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

Terry Brideau v. United Steelworkers of America Local 6609, 2001 CanLII 2739

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

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

The applicant requested to withdraw the application.

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

Norman Jesso v. CAW Local 558, 2001 CanLII 6095

Stephen Raymond

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

Union certified following successful representation vote for part-time employees and students.

The applicant union applied for certification for a bargaining unit of part-time employees and students at the responding party's home.

Following a representation vote where more than 50% of the ballots were cast in favour of the union, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Board ordered that a certificate issue to the applicant.

National Autombile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v. Salvation Army A.R. Goudie Eventide Home, 2001 CanLII 17296

Timothy W. Sargeant

OLRB0 cases1997–2001

R. R. Montague

J. A. Rundle

OLRBOntario Labour Relations BoardJun 4, 2001

Board deferred the issue of the timeliness of a decertification application to the hearing panel.

The applicant filed an application for decertification under section 63 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The responding party union argued the application was untimely.

The Board previously held the application appeared timely, as it was filed exactly one year after the date of certification.

The union requested to make full submissions on the timeliness issue at the scheduled hearing.

The Board deferred the issue of timeliness to the panel hearing the matter on June 18, 2001, and noted that the current panel does not remain seized.

Jason Craig and S.E.S. Group of the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant Cobourg v. United Food & Commercial Workers Union, Local 175, 2001 CanLII 9745

R. R. Montague

Patrick Kelly

OLRB0 cases1999–2019

J. A. Ronson