In a recent decision by the Alberta Labour Relations Board, a duty of fair representation (DFR) complaint against the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union, Local No. 401, has …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Federal Court of Appeal rejects bid by worker to introduce new evidence from 1993 in decades old grievance against PSAC
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal against the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board’s dismissal of a worker’s duty of fair representation (DFR) complaint from …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedWorkplace Violence
Arbitrator orders security upgrades in parking garage at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre in wake of assault on nurse
An arbitrator has called out an “unacceptable level of risk to the safety of employees” using a parking garage at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) hospital in Winnipeg. Arbitrator Kristin …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Grievance against LCBO over ‘toxic culture’ at Hunstville store – involving suspensions, transfers – slimmed down
A grievance against the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is proceeding, in part, following an investigation into inappropriate conduct at retail location in Huntsville, Ont., that was allegedly racially …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Banana-related harassment grievance at Ontario Clean Water Agency proceeding to full hearing
A grievance against the Ontario Clean Water Agency over a poisoned work environment is proceeding to a full hearing after the Grievance Settlement Board rejected a bid by the employer …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Ontario court overturns reinstatement of GO Transit drivers fired for crude WhatsApp chats, orders new arbitration
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has overturned an arbitrator’s decision that reinstated five GO Transit bus drivers who were fired by Metrolinx after allegations of workplace harassment via WhatsApp …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal rejects nurses’ wage dispute grievance, says bargaining – not arbitration – is appropriate forum
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) over a salary dispute with the Nova Scotia Health Authority …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Moncton Honda didn’t violate collective agreement by giving alternate day off for Remembrance Day: Arbitrator
Moncton Honda did not violate its collective agreement when it decided to shut its doors on Remembrance Day in 2023, offering its employees a day off in July 2024 as …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Toronto hospital justified in firing nurse who deliberately underdosed medication to patient: Arbitrator
A Toronto hospital was justified in firing a nurse who deliberately administered a lower dose of medication than prescribed by a doctor, but her conduct did not rise to the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Firing of Canada Post worker who was ‘uncivil’ and ‘insubordinate’ upheld by arbitrator
Canada Post was justified in firing worker for cause who an arbitrator described as “generally agreeable” and a good worker because of a pattern of conduct and speech that were …