The Ontario Nurses' Association applied for certification as the bargaining agent for registered and graduate nurses employed by the Regional Municipality of Halton at Halton Centennial Manor.
The respondent argued the nurses exercised managerial functions and were excluded from collective bargaining under section 1(3)(b) of the Labour Relations Act.
The Board found that the nurses did not exercise effective control or authority over support staff in labour relations matters, nor did they make effective recommendations affecting employment conditions.
The Board concluded the nurses were employees under the Act and granted the certification.
