2464-97-R United Steelworkers of America, Applicant v. Nelson Aggregates Ltd., Uhthoff Quarry, Responding Parties.
BEFORE: Brian McLean, Vice‑Chair.
DECISION OF THE BOARD; March 31, 2000
1This is an application under section 68 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (“the Act”) for a declaration that the applicant has acquired the rights, privileges and duties of its predecessor Aluminum Brick & Glass Workers International Union, by reason of a merger, amalgamation or a transfer of jurisdiction. Notice of this application has been sent to the responding party employer and the alleged predecessor trade union. In addition, notices in Form B‑15 have been posted on the responding party's premises in conspicuous places where they would most likely come to the attention of any individual potentially affected by this application. In all cases, the notices specify that anyone desiring to make representations to the Board in opposition to this application should send the Board a statement to that effect, in writing, no later than November 3, 1997. As of the date hereof, no statement of objection or opposition has been filed. Accordingly, this application is unopposed.
2Having regard to the material before it, and pursuant to section 68 of the Act, the Board hereby declares that the applicant union has acquired the rights, privileges and duties of its predecessor Aluminum Brick & Glass Workers International Union, by reason of a merger, amalgamation, or transfer of jurisdiction.
3This also confirms the parties’ agreement that under this declaration the United Steelworkers of America is the successor to the Aluminum Brick & Glass Workers International Union for two separate bargaining units, being:
(1) all its term, temporary and/or part-time employees at its UHTHOFF QUARRY in the Township of Severn, Ontario, save and except foremen, persons above the rank of foremen and all office staff.
Number of term or part-time employees: 6
(2) All its regular full time employees at its UHTHOFF QUARRY in the Township of Severn, Ontario, save and except foremen, persons above the rank of foremen and all office staff.
Number of employees in the bargaining unit: 2.
“Brian McLean”
for the Board