OLRB 2001

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

The Board consented to the adjournment, noting that the matter would be deemed terminated if neither party requested to proceed within that time.

The applicant union requested an urgent hearing, alleging that the responding employer refused to recognize the applicability of its collective agreement following a sale of business and a run-off representation vote.

The Board noted its previous decisions declaring the applicant the bargaining agent and finding the employer bound to the collective agreements.

Before scheduling a hearing or making a declaration, the Board directed the employer to file written submissions explaining its position in light of s. 69 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The applicant union filed an application seeking a declaration that several Hydro One entities are related employers under section 1(4) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

No responses were filed by the responding parties.

Having regard to the uncontested materials, the Board granted the application and declared the entities to be one employer for the purposes of the Act.

The applicant union applied for certification.

A representation vote was held, and not more than 50% of the ballots cast by employees in the bargaining unit were in favour of the applicant.

No statement of desire to make representations was filed.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application for certification and cancelled the previously set meeting and hearing dates.

The applicant union applied for certification.

Following a representation vote where not more than 50% of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statement of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the application.

The Board noted the potential application of section 10(3) of the Act to any subsequent application filed within one year.

The employer attempted to file an application for review under the Employment Standards Act but failed to use the proper form.

The Board notified the employer and provided a 10-day extension to file correctly.

The employer did not respond within the extended time.

The Board terminated the matter.

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

The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the applicant appeared to have the requisite membership support of at least forty percent of the proposed bargaining unit.

The Board directed that a representation vote be held, with segregated ballots for individuals in disputed positions.

The applicant union filed an application for certification.

The Board directed a representation vote and ordered the ballot box sealed due to outstanding issues, including the validity of a voluntary recognition agreement involving the intervenors.

Intervenor #2 requested a delay of the vote pending a request for reconsideration.

The Board declined the request to delay the vote, citing section 8(5) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, which requires representation votes to occur within five days of the application.

The responding employee in an employment standards appeal requested an adjournment of the scheduled hearing for medical reasons, supported by a medical note.

The Board granted the adjournment and referred the matter to the Registrar for re-scheduling.

The parties agreed to adjourn the application sine die.

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

The applicant filed an application alleging an unlawful strike under section 100 of the Labour Relations Act and section 11 of the Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act.

On the scheduled hearing date, the parties entered into minutes of settlement.

The Board directed that the application be adjourned sine die for a period of one year, after which it would be deemed terminated if no party requested to proceed.

The applicant union filed an application against the responding parties.

On the agreement of the parties, the Ontario Labour Relations Board consented to adjourn the application sine die for a period not exceeding one year.

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

The applicant applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board under section 63 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for a declaration terminating the responding party union's bargaining rights.

The applicant sought to include employees of a related company in the voting constituency, suggesting section 1(4) of the Act might apply, though no such application had been filed.

The Board found the application timely and that at least forty percent of the employees in the bargaining unit had expressed a wish not to be represented by the union.

The Board directed a representation vote for the employees of the primary employer, allowing employees of the related company to cast segregated ballots if they chose to vote.

The applicant union applied under section 68 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for a declaration that it acquired the rights of a predecessor trade union.

The Board amended the style of cause, abridged the time for filing responses and interventions, and directed the employer to provide a list of employees in the bargaining unit in preparation for a likely representation vote.

The applicant appealed three inspectors' orders under section 61 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The order underlying one appeal was rescinded, and the applicant was granted leave to withdraw that appeal.

The applicant requested consolidation of the remaining two appeals, to which the Ministry of Labour consented.

The Board ordered the two remaining appeals to be scheduled together, leaving the formal issue of consolidation to the hearing panel.

The applicant filed an application for termination of bargaining rights in the construction industry.

The responding union sought to have the matter terminated under section 63(16) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The applicant argued the union's pleadings were insufficient.

The Board found the union had filed sufficient particulars and directed the Registrar to schedule the matter for a hearing, while also ordering the union to provide a missing document referenced in its submissions.

The applicants requested to withdraw their application before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

The Board granted the request and the matter was withdrawn.

The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of the Algoma District Health Unit.

The responding party failed to file a response within the stipulated time.

Based on the application and membership evidence, the Board found that not less than forty percent of the individuals in the proposed bargaining unit were members of the union.

The Board directed that a representation vote be taken.

The applicant union applied for certification.

Following a representation vote where more than fifty percent of the ballots were cast in favour of the applicant, and with no statement of desire to make representations filed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified the applicant as the bargaining agent for the agreed-upon unit of employees at Eric Flooring and Wood Products.

The Employment Practices Branch of the Ministry of Labour notified the Board of a calculation error in its August 29, 2001 decision regarding monies to be paid out by the Director.

The Board acknowledged the error and requested the Branch to advise whether it still retained the sum of $1,396.43 in trust before amending its orders.

The Board directed that the applicant should not have to wait until the next hearing date for the release of available funds, and confirmed that the application in File No. 0018-01-ES remained dismissed.