The union applied for certification and challenged the inclusion of 18 lead hands in the bargaining unit, arguing they exercised managerial functions under section 1(3)(b) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.
The Board found that the lead hands primarily assigned work from a pre-determined schedule, performed similar tasks to other employees, and had no independent discretion over hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, or wage increases.
Consequently, the Board concluded that the lead hands did not exercise managerial functions and were properly included in the bargaining unit.
