After amending the Labour Relations Code (the “Code”) in 2022 to allow for automatic card-check certification, 2023 saw the highest number of union certification applications in British Columbia since 2001....more
Alberta Labour Relations Board dismisses unfair labour practice complaint against vaccination policy implemented during statutory freeze period.
In Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 583 v Calgary (City), the Alberta...more
3/10/2022
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In TC, Local 213 and Wolseley Canada Inc (“Wolseley”), the arbitrator enforced a collective agreement’s time limit clause to dismiss an untimely grievance. This decision is a rare example of an employer successfully enforcing...more
1/7/2022
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Filing Grievances ,
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