[1980] OLRB Rep. August 1273
1047-79-U Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, District II, Applicant, v. York County Board of Education, Respondent.
BEFORE: M. G. Picher, Vice-Chairman and Board Members C. O. Bourne and B. K. Lee.
DECISION OF BOARD MEMBER C. G. BOURNE; August 19, 1980
I concur with the findings of the Vice-Chairman as summarized in the final paragraph of this decision.
As it has been determined that a lock-out was in effect there is no need to elaborate on the motives of the Board of Education which believed it was closing the schools under section 69(4)(c) of The School Boards and Teachers Collective Negotiations Act.
However, I have to disagree with the motives ascribed to the Board of Education in so declaring. Granted that there was frustration, disappointment and, understandably anger — on both sides may it be noted — these are familiar reactions in long and bitter negotiations which experienced negotiators take in their stride. I believe, from the evidence given by so many trustees, that despite the emotional overtones, they acted as they did in all conscience, as responsible mature individuals after careful investigation, discussion and evaluation of the facts before them.