Gordon L. Robson

Two trade unions applied for certification to represent carpenters and construction labourers employed by the respondent in the construction industry.

The Board determined the appropriate bargaining units, including both the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sector province-wide and all other sectors in the relevant geographic areas.

Because the unions challenged the accuracy of the employee lists filed by the respondent, and there was overlap between the lists of carpenters and labourers, the Board appointed a Board Officer to inquire into the composition of the bargaining units and report back before making a final determination on certification.