W. Correll

The applicant union applied for a direction that a first collective agreement be settled by arbitration pursuant to section 40a of the Labour Relations Act.

The union argued that the employer failed to make reasonable or expeditious efforts to conclude a collective agreement.

The Board found that the employer's conduct, including refusing to present a monetary package, sending ill-prepared negotiators without authority, and reneging on previous proposals, demonstrated a failure to make reasonable or expeditious efforts.

The Board directed the settlement of a first collective agreement by arbitration.