Canada Industrial Relations Board case law
Judgments from the Canada Industrial Relations Board with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Union Successfully Expands Bargaining Unit Under Canada Labour Code
In this case, a union successfully applied to expand its bargaining unit under the Canada Labour Code. The Board certified the union as the bargaining agent for the expanded unit after confirming that the union had majority support among the employees to be included.
Board Certifies Bargaining Agent for Fort McMurray Employees
The Canada Industrial Relations Board certified a bargaining agent for a specific group of employees in Fort McMurray, Alberta, excluding office and clerical staff. The board rejected the employer's arguments about including supervisors and temporary workers in the bargaining unit.
Unjust Dismissal Complaint Dismissed for Untimeliness
Claimant's Application to Include ROC Positions in Certification Dismissed
Impact of Corporate Restructuring on Bargaining Rights
Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Employee Drivers
Certification of Bargaining Agent Revoked Due to Lack of Employee Support
In this case, the Canada Industrial Relations Board revoked the certification of a bargaining agent because a majority of employees no longer wanted the agent to represent them. This decision was made according to the Canada Labour Code.
Trade Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Passenger Service Agents
Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Customer Service Employees
Employer's Unauthorized Wage Deductions Ruled Illegal
Canada Industrial Relations Board Approves Employer Name Change
The Canada Industrial Relations Board updated a certification order after an employer changed its name. This ensures the bargaining unit accurately reflects the current workforce structure.
Employer Wins Exclusion of Assistant Manager from Bargaining Unit
An employer successfully convinced the Canada Industrial Relations Board to exclude the assistant manager position from the bargaining unit, arguing that the position did not meet the definition of 'employee'.
Granting Application to Expand Bargaining Unit - Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Canada Industrial Relations Board approved an application to add new positions to a union's bargaining unit. This decision was made after confirming that a majority of both the current and new employees supported the expansion.
Complaint Against Union Dismissed Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
The Canada Industrial Relations Board dismissed a complaint against a union for lack of jurisdiction. The board ruled that the employer's operations were provincially regulated and not integral to a federal work, undertaking or business.
Employment Jurisdiction Decision
Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Operations Supervisors
Employer Wins Unlawful Strike Declaration Over Picket Line Refusal
Metro Cable TV Union Certified as Bargaining Agent
The Canada Industrial Relations Board certified the Metro Cable T.V. Maintenance and Service Employees’ Association as the bargaining agent for specific employee classifications at various locations.