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Applicant found to be a trade union under the Labour Relations Act; representation vote directed.
The applicant union applied for certification and had to establish its status as a 'trade union' under the Labour Relations Act.
The respondent employer and objecting employees argued that the applicant was not a trade union because its constitution was not properly ratified by its members.
The Board found that the applicant, as a local chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress, was formed pursuant to an existing constitution, and the founding members agreed to be bound by it upon application for the charter.
The Board concluded the applicant is a trade union and directed a representation vote.
