The applicants sought a declaration terminating the bargaining rights of the respondent union.
The union argued the application was untimely because a conciliation officer had not been appointed.
The Board found the application was timely.
However, the Board dismissed the application because it could not be satisfied that the statement of desire was voluntary.
An employee who was reasonably perceived by other employees as having a special relationship with management was present during the origination and circulation of the statement, which tainted its voluntariness.
