The union brought a motion for summary judgment dismissing an application challenging internal disciplinary findings against a union member who had been fined for performing union work for a non‑union contractor.
The applicant alleged breaches of the union constitution, denial of procedural fairness, tribunal bias, transcript irregularities, and bad faith.
The court held that internal union tribunals are domestic tribunals whose decisions are reviewable only for breaches of the constitution, bad faith, or procedural unfairness.
After reviewing the record, the court found the disciplinary process complied with the constitution and afforded the member adequate procedural protections, including notice, opportunity to present evidence, and multiple internal appeals.
No breach of natural justice or bad faith was established and the court declined to interfere with the union’s internal disciplinary decision.
