The applicant union sought certification for a bargaining unit of employees at the respondent's ambulance service.
The sole issue was whether a supervisor, Mr. Ball, exercised managerial functions under section 1(3)(b) of the Labour Relations Act and should be excluded from the unit.
The Board found that Mr. Ball's duties were primarily those of a lead hand, with limited supervisory functions such as verifying time cards and routine scheduling.
He did not possess independent managerial discretion regarding hiring, firing, or other significant matters.
The Board concluded he was an employee within the meaning of the Act and included him in the bargaining unit, issuing a formal certificate to the applicant.
