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Employer's direct communications to employees during collective bargaining did not violate the Labour Relations Act.
The complainant union alleged that the employer committed an unfair labour practice by issuing written communications to employees during collective bargaining.
The union argued that the employer was attempting to bargain directly with employees and undermine the union's exclusive bargaining rights.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the complaint, finding that the employer's communications were accurate, did not disparage the union, and were permissible exercises of the employer's freedom of expression under section 64 of the Labour Relations Act.
The Board concluded that the employer was merely explaining its bargaining position and not attempting to negotiate directly with the employees.
