The complainant union filed an unfair labour practice complaint alleging that the respondent employer's foreman interfered with the union's administration by soliciting employees to revoke their union membership and dues check-off.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board found that the foreman initiated discussions and used promises of protection to encourage revocations, which constituted a violation of section 56 of the Labour Relations Act.
The Board ordered the employer to cease and desist, compensate the union for lost dues from one employee whose revocation was directly caused by the foreman, and post a notice of the decision.
