OLRB 2000

The applicant applied to terminate the bargaining rights of the responding party union.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots cast were in opposition to the union, the Ontario Labour Relations Board declared that the union no longer represents the employees of the intervenor employer.

The applicant trade union filed an application for certification.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant appeared to have the requisite membership support of not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken among the eligible employees in the voting constituency.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the Gladstone Hotel.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the union, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board ordered that a certificate issue to the applicant.

The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of Stratford Parallel Transit.

The Board found the applicant to be a trade union under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and determined the appropriate bargaining unit based on the parties' agreement.

Finding that at least forty percent of the individuals in the proposed unit were union members, the Board directed that a representation vote be held.

The applicant requested to withdraw the application against the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request and the application was withdrawn.

The applicant union applied for certification.

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that at least 40% of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members.

The Board directed a representation vote.

The responding party gave notice under section 8.1 but agreed the ballots should be counted.

Board Member Ronson dissented, arguing that the vote should not take place until section 8.1 issues are dealt with, or the ballot box should be sealed.

The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party.

Following a representation vote in which more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Board ordered that a certificate issue to the applicant.

Pursuant to section 62 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, the intervenor union ceased to represent the employees in the bargaining unit.

The parties agreed to adjourn the applications sine die.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to the adjournment for a period not exceeding one year, after which the matters will be deemed terminated if no request to proceed is made.

The applicant union applied under section 68 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for a declaration that it acquired the rights, privileges, and duties of its predecessor union by reason of a merger, amalgamation, or transfer of jurisdiction.

The application was unopposed.

The Board granted the declaration.

The parties agreed to adjourn the applications sine die for a period not exceeding one year.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to the adjournment, noting that the matters would be deemed terminated without further notice if no party requested to proceed within that time.

The applicant requested an adjournment sine die.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted the request, adjourning the matter for a period not exceeding one year.

If neither party requests to proceed within that time, the matter will be deemed terminated.

The applicant requested reconsideration of a previous Board decision that dismissed his duty of fair representation complaint against the union.

The applicant relied on the same facts and representations as in his original application, expressing dissatisfaction with the union's representation in his Workers' Safety and Insurance Board matter.

The Board dismissed the request for reconsideration, noting that restating a position is not a proper basis for reconsideration.

The applicant sought to withdraw its application following an agreement between the parties.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board noted the agreement and ordered the application withdrawn.

The applicant group of employees sought to withdraw their application against the Teamsters Local Union 91.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.

The applicant, a former teacher dismissed by the predecessor school board, filed unfair labour practice complaints alleging that the school board's decision to ban him from its property was in retaliation for his having commenced proceedings under the Labour Relations Act.

The school board brought preliminary motions to dismiss the applications without a hearing on the merits.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board exercised its discretion to dismiss the applications, finding they had little chance of success and that the primary remedy sought—allowing the applicant to operate an after-school skipping program on school property—was inappropriate given the school board's statutory duty to ensure student safety.

The applicant trade union applied for certification as the bargaining agent for electricians and electricians' apprentices employed by the responding party.

Following a representation vote where more than 50 per cent of the ballots were cast in favour of the union, and with no statements of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board issued two certificates pursuant to section 160(1) of the Labour Relations Act.

One certificate was issued for the industrial, commercial and institutional sector province-wide, and another for all other sectors in the specified geographic areas.

The applicant sought a review of a refusal to issue an order to pay under the Employment Standards Act.

The parties entered into Minutes of Settlement, agreeing that the employer would pay the applicant $1,000.

Based on the settlement, the Board adjourned the application sine die for 30 days, after which it would be deemed terminated if no further request was made.

The applicant sought to withdraw its application.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board granted leave to withdraw the application.

The applicant referred a grievance to the Board under section 133 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Due to difficulties in confirming that the responding party received the notice of hearing, the applicant requested an adjournment.

The Board granted the adjournment to ensure the responding party had proper notice and rescheduled the hearing.

The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of the responding party.

The Board found that the applicant is a trade union and that at least 40% of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union.

The Board directed a representation vote to be held on October 30, 2000.

The Board also directed that ballots cast by office employees, whose inclusion in the bargaining unit is disputed, be segregated.