The complainant union alleged that the employer committed unfair labour practices, breached the statutory freeze, and failed to bargain in good faith when it laid off all registered nurses at its London retirement lodge shortly after concluding first collective agreements.
The employer maintained the layoffs were part of a broader, division-wide reorganization prompted by financial concerns and a shift to a 'wellness concept' for residents.
The Board found no anti-union animus or unlawful lockout, accepting that the decision was driven by legitimate business reasons.
The Board also concluded that the reorganization decision was finalized after the collective agreements had been ratified, meaning the statutory freeze and the duty to bargain in good faith had already expired.
The complaint was dismissed.
