The applicant sought certification to represent employees of the respondent and had to establish its status as a trade union under section 1(1)(p) of the Labour Relations Act.
The intervener argued that the applicant was not a valid trade union because it had not properly admitted members or elected a full slate of officers as required by its constitution.
The Board reviewed the steps taken by the applicant, including drafting and approving a constitution, admitting members, and electing four key officers by acclamation.
The Board found that despite not electing the five Executive Council Members, the applicant was a viable organization capable of carrying out its purposes.
The Board concluded that the applicant is a trade union within the meaning of the Act and directed the matter to be listed for continuation of the hearing.
