3229-97-FC United Steelworkers of America, Applicant v. Windsor Airline Limousine Services Limited o/a Veteran Cab Company and Capital Cab Company and its Associates, Responding Parties.

BEFORE: Pamela A. Chapman, Vice-Chair.

DECISION OF THE BOARD; December 5, 2000

1. This is an application for a direction that a first contract be settled by arbitration. Having heard the final submissions of the parties on November 21, 2000, I am satisfied that the application should be granted. In the circumstances, I am issuing a brief bottom-line decision, with reasons to follow.

DISPOSITION

2. It appears to the Board that the process of collective bargaining between these parties has been unsuccessful for reasons enumerated in section 43(2) of the Ontario Labour Relations Act, 1995. I therefore direct the settlement by arbitration of a first collective agreement in this matter. Reasons for this decision will be delivered at a later date.

“Pamela A. Chapman”

for the Board