[1988] OLRB Rep. June 560
1931-87-U Local 27, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Complainant v. Local 183, Labourers International Union of North America, Bay-Tower Homes Company Ltd., Bay-Tower Management Inc., Ledi Properties Inc., 518270 Ontario Limited, 554614 Ontario Limited, Respondents
BEFORE: Robert Herman, Vice-Chair, and Board Members C. A. Ballentine and J. A. Rundle.
DECISION OF THE BOARD; June 1, 1988
1This is a request for reconsideration of the decision of March 28, 1988. Counsel for the complainant asks that the Board reconsider to the extent of providing reasons for rulings made during the hearing, rulings which are not recorded or discussed in the written decision.
2Regardless of whether the Board is obliged to provide written reasons for oral rulings given with reasons during the hearing, neither ruling had any bearing on the final decision. Counsel for the complainant sought to pursue both matters, one in evidence and one in submissions, on the basis they were relevant to the issue of whether Local 183 had breached the Labour Relations Act, as asserted by the complainant. Although we ruled against the complainant in both cases, precluding counsel from pursuing further these matters, we ultimately found in counsel's favour in this respect, finding that Local 183 had breached the Act. Neither ruling therefore, had any effect on the decision we reached or the reasons for reaching that decision. In these circumstances, it would serve no purpose to provide written reasons.
3This request is accordingly denied.