The complainant and several other employees were dismissed from their employment for refusing to become members of the union, as required by a union shop clause in the collective agreement.
The complainant alleged that the union and employer violated the Labour Relations Act by enforcing the clause and failing to provide sufficient particulars of the membership requirements.
The complainant also argued that compulsory union membership violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the complaint, finding that the employees had reasonable notice and opportunity to join the union but simply refused to do so.
The Board also held that the Charter does not apply to private sector collective agreements.
