A British Columbia Labour Relations Board vice-chair has dismissed a duty of fair representation complaint filed by a lounge worker who alleged her union acted arbitrarily when it adjusted a …
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PREMIUM UBC prof fired 22 minutes before polls closed in union vote loses duty of fair representation fight
A tenured University of British Columbia professor who was fired 22 minutes before polls closed in a union presidential election has failed in his bid to prove his union breached… …
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Unifor violated duty of fair representation over unexplained grievance decision for GM worker
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has found that Unifor Local 199 breached its duty of fair representation by failing to explain to a General Motors of Canada worker why it …
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Probationary hotel worker fired after pushing for paid breaks loses DFR fight against Unifor
The British Columbia Labour Relations Board has dismissed a complaint by a former hotel night auditor who alleged his union failed to properly represent him after he was terminated during …
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PREMIUM Yukon board clears PSAC over investigation that ended in resign-or-be-fired choice
The Yukon Public Service Labour Relations Board has dismissed a duty of fair representation complaint filed by a former Yukon government employee, finding her union provided adequate support throughout an… …
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PREMIUM Alberta worker fired for calling managers Nazis loses DFR complaint against Unifor
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has dismissed a duty of fair representation complaint against Unifor, Local Union No. 288, finding the union acted reasonably when it withdrew grievances on behalf… …
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PREMIUM ‘Burn it to the ground’: PSW says union took sarcastic remark at face value, withdrew termination grievance
A personal support worker’s complaint that her union mishandled grievances arising from her termination will proceed to a full consultation, after the Ontario Labour Relations Board rejected the union’s motion… …
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PREMIUM Alberta worker’s DFR complaint dismissed despite concern over rep’s contradictory statements on vacation time
An Alberta worker who retired after using up his front-loaded vacation time — believing his union had told him he was entitled to keep it — has had his duty… …
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CUPE failed City of Calgary worker assigned to wrong job for 25 years, labour board rules
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has found that a union breached its duty of fair representation after it dismissed without investigation a worker’s concerns about being reassigned from duties she …
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Mechanic’s complaint over union-negotiated evening shift at City of Lethbridge runs out of gas
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has dismissed a duty of fair representation complaint filed by a heavy-duty mechanic who objected to his union negotiating a letter of understanding that moved …


