Canadian Brotherhood of Glass Workers, Local No. 3 v. Dominion Glass Co. et al.
Collective Bargaining Certification: Delayed Filing Not a Bar to Certification
Summary
A certification of collective bargaining agency case where the applicant failed to file required documents at the time of application. The court ruled that filing during the certification proceedings satisfies statutory requirements and that jurisdiction is not lost if materials are filed during the process. A certification order was issued.
Outcome
Certification order issued
Key Factors
- certification of collective bargaining agency
- statutory interpretation
- filing requirements
- jurisdiction under Collective Bargaining Act
- delayed filing
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