The union applied for certification and filed an unfair labour practice complaint alleging the improper discharge of an employee during an organizing campaign.
The employer claimed the employee was laid off due to a shortage of work and lack of qualifications.
The Board found that the employer's actions, including the discharge, involvement in an anti-union petition, and holding a captive audience meeting, violated sections 64, 66, and 70 of the Labour Relations Act.
Concluding that the true wishes of the employees were not likely to be ascertained in a representation vote due to the chilling effect of the employer's conduct, the Board certified the union pursuant to section 8 of the Act and ordered the reinstatement of the discharged employee with compensation.
