Following the amalgamation of several municipal electrical utilities into Hydro Ottawa, the parties sought a determination on two outstanding issues under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act, 1997.
The Board held that former employees of Goulbourn Hydro were only entitled to seniority for their actual service with Goulbourn Hydro, rejecting the employer's argument that a pre-amalgamation resolution entitled them to credit for prior service with other utilities.
The Board also determined that the Key Accounts Co-ordinator position should be excluded from the bargaining unit due to its managerial nature, while all other disputed technical positions were included.
