The applicant union applied for certification for a bargaining unit of editorial department employees.
A dispute arose regarding the managerial status of several first-line supervisors.
The union requested interim certification under section 6(2) of the Labour Relations Act pending the resolution of the disputed classifications.
The employer opposed, arguing that interim certification would cause disciplinary and bargaining difficulties.
The Board granted interim certification, finding that the employer's concerns did not constitute insuperable barriers to the commencement of meaningful collective bargaining.
A dissenting board member would have delayed the issuance of the certificate until the status of the disputed employees was resolved.
