During a hearing for a union certification application and unfair labour practice complaint, an issue arose regarding the witnessing of union membership cards.
The union requested the Board not inquire further into the issue.
The Board ruled it would hear evidence on the witnessing of the cards but declined to conduct a broad inquiry into the Form A-4 declaration, citing the need to protect the secrecy of membership evidence under section 113 of the Labour Relations Act.
The Board also admitted new evidence from objecting employees regarding additional cards, despite late disclosure, but adjourned that portion to allow the union time to prepare.
