The applicant trade union applied for certification.
An objecting employee alleged that a union organizer told her she would not be permitted to work unless she joined the union.
The objector had not filed prior notice or particulars of this allegation as required by Rule 47.
The Board declined to appoint a Board Officer or order a representation vote immediately, but, balancing natural justice and the risk of delay, exercised its discretion to allow the unrepresented objector an opportunity to file particulars and adduce evidence at a further hearing.
One Board member dissented, arguing the union should be certified without delay.
