The complainant union alleged that the respondents committed unfair labour practices by laying off the captain and crew of a fishing vessel after they joined the union.
The Board found that the respondents altered the terms and conditions of employment during the statutory freeze period, contrary to section 79(2) of the Labour Relations Act.
The Board also found that the removal of fishing licences from the vessel and the subsequent layoff of the crew were motivated by anti-union animus, in violation of sections 66 and 70.
The Board ordered compensation for the grievors' lost earnings for the 1986 fishing season, but declined to order reinstatement due to the unprofitability and impending sale of the vessel.
