The plaintiff, Windsor Salt Ltd., sought an urgent interim injunction against Unifor, its Locals 1959 and 240, James Gatto, and other unidentified picketers, to restrain unlawful picketing activities during a labour dispute.
The court granted the interim injunction, finding that the plaintiff had satisfied the preconditions under section 102 of the Courts of Justice Act, including demonstrating a serious question to be tried, irreparable harm, and that the balance of convenience favoured granting the injunction.
The court addressed jurisdictional arguments regarding naming unions as parties and the requirement for oral evidence and police assistance efforts, tailoring the injunction to permit lawful picketing while restraining unlawful obstruction, intimidation, and trespass.
