The Minister of Labour referred a question to the Ontario Labour Relations Board regarding whether the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers should be removed from certain designated employee bargaining agencies in the industrial, commercial and institutional sector.
The local unions argued that the International Association had not historically participated in bargaining and had expressly disclaimed liability under the provincial agreements.
The Board held that the International Association should remain part of the designations, as its involvement could provide a beneficial overview and maturity to the provincial bargaining process, fulfilling the intent of the legislation.
