The applicant union applied for a direction that a first collective agreement be settled by arbitration under section 40a of the Labour Relations Act.
At the hearing, the union sought leave to file a supplementary statement containing new material facts, which the respondent opposed.
The Board denied leave, citing the strict time limits and requirements of Practice Note 18.
The union also moved for a direction based solely on the pleadings and the existence of a lengthy strike, which the Board also denied, noting that evidence was required to establish the statutory prerequisites.
Following these rulings, the union sought leave to withdraw its application, and the Board terminated the matter.
