The applicant union applied for certification of a bargaining unit of seasonal employees at the respondent's canning operation.
The respondent argued that the number of employees at the time of the application was not representative of the peak seasonal workforce and requested a representation vote based on the 'build-up' principle.
The Board held that the employees present at the time of the application were representative of the employment environment, which was characterized by short-term employment relationships similar to the construction industry.
The Board declined to order a representation vote and granted the certificate.
Board Member Gallivan dissented, arguing that the build-up principle should apply to seasonal employment outside the construction industry.
