The complainant union alleged that the respondent employer failed to bargain in good faith during negotiations for a first collective agreement.
After a lengthy strike, the employer withdrew its monetary proposals shortly after the introduction of legislation mandating dues check-off, which had been the main issue in dispute.
The Board found that the employer's withdrawal of the offer and its rigid position on union security were aimed at avoiding a collective agreement, violating section 14 of the Labour Relations Act.
The Board ordered the employer to table its previous offer and directed the reinstatement of striking employees who make an unconditional application to return to work.
