The applicant filed an unfair labour practice complaint alleging the union breached its duty of fair representation by encouraging him to resign in July 1999.
The application was filed almost two years later, in June 2001.
The applicant argued the delay was due to depression and financial constraints.
The Board exercised its discretion to dismiss the application, finding that a delay of almost two years was unjustified, not adequately explained by the applicant's medical or financial circumstances, and highly prejudicial to the union and the employer.
