3840-99-G Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association of the United States and Canada, Local 124, Applicant v. Cambareri Construction Inc., Responding Party.
BEFORE: D. L. Gee, Vice-Chair, and Board Members G. Pickell and G. McMenemy.
DECISION OF THE BOARD; April 20, 2000
1. The Board issued a decision in this matter on April 3, 2000. The responding party has requested an extension of time for the filing of a request for reconsideration. The sole reason given for the request for an extension is that counsel has been unable to meet with a representative of the responding party.
2. It is a trite proposition to state that labour relations delayed is labour relations denied. It is in recognition of the need for the speedy resolution of construction industry grievances that section 133 of the Act mandates that section 133 referrals be determined or listed for hearing within 14 days of the application. The Board’s Rules establish time limits for the filing of a request for reconsideration. The goal is for the parties to get a speedy and final determination from the Board in order that they can carry on without the distraction of ongoing labour disputes.
3. The reason given for requesting the extension does not persuade us that one is warranted.
4. The request for an extension is denied.
“D. L. Gee”
for the Board