UFCW Local 175 v Clarion Lakeside (judicial review)
In this Decision of the Ontario Divisional Court, the Court addressed an application for judicial review brought by the Clarion Lakeside Inn and Conference Centre (the […]UFCW Local 175 v Canada Royal Milk (challenged voter motion)
In this decision written by Vice-Chair Patrick Kelly on behalf of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, Local 175 (“the […]UFCW Local 175 v ADM (scheduling grievance)
In this decision of Arbitrator Diane Gee, the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, Local 175 (“the Union”) grieved that ADM Agri-Industries (“the Employer”) violated the […]Case Summary: Northern Regional Health Authority v. Horrocks
Northern Regional Health Authority v. Horrocks, 2021 SCC 42 In this 2021 Supreme Court of Canada decision, the Court held that a labour arbitrator has exclusive […]UFCW 175 v Post Foods (overtime grievance)
In this decision of Arbitrator Michael McFadden, the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, Local 175 (“the Union”) grieved that Post Foods Canada Inc. (“the Employer”) […]UFCW 175 v Copper River Inn (judicial review)
In this decision of the Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the United Food & Commercial Workers Union Canada, Locals 175 & 633 […]UFCW 175 v Amazon (procedural decision)
In this Ontario Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) decision of June 14, 2021, Vice-Chair Beatty addressed a procedural concern raised by Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services (“Amazon”) […]Teamsters Local 647 v Gate Gourmet (judicial review)
In this Decision of the Ontario Divisional Court, the Court addressed an application for judicial review brought by Gate Gourmet (the “Employer”) in response to an […]OPSEU Local 101 v Windsor Regional Hospital – Schedule Change Grievance
In this Award of Arbitrator Kelly Waddingham, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 101 (“the Union”) grieved the failure by Windsor Regional Hospital (“the Employer”) […]CRNSOA v CNL – Unjust Discipline Grievance
In this Award of Arbitrator Elaine Newman, the Chalk River Nuclear Security Officers’ Association (“the Union”) grieved the imposition of unjust discipline by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories […]OPSEU 5114 and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
In this award Arbitrator Gedalof addressed an issue involving vacation requests of part-time employees. The Employer argued that under the collective agreement, vacation for part-time employees […]UFCW 175 v Maplewood Retirement Home
In this Ontario Labour Relations Board decision of December 22, 2020, Vice-Chair Mitchell heard an appeal of an Inspector’s refusal to make an order under section […]UFCW 175 v Jollibee Legal Decision Summary
In this Ontario Labour Relations Board decision of July 13, 2020, Vice-Chair McCrory addressed an allegation by the Employer that the Union “relied on a supervisory/managerial […]COVID-19 Updates
We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. To help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, our lawyers are working remotely […]Recent changes to the Employment Standards Act due to COVID-19
On March 19, 2020, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 186, titled the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 3, (the […]Recent changes affecting matters at the Labour Relations Board due to COVID-19
May 14 update The Ontario Labour Relations Board published an informational bulletin on May 14 outlining its guidelines for video hearings. In the Bulletin, the Board recognizes […]COVID changes affecting health service providers & LTC homes
March 28, 2020 update The Ministry of Long-Term Care has filed a new emergency order (the “Order”) to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak in long-term care […]Recent Changes to Limitation Periods due to COVID-19
On March 20, 2020, the Government of Ontario passed O. Reg 73/20 (the “Regulation”) pursuant to subsection 7.0.2(2) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The Regulation suspends […]UFCW 175 v Outdoor Outfits Arbitration Decision Summary
In her award of February 10, 2020, Arbitrator Knopf decided the following, as summarized by MW counsel Brittany Ross-Fichtner: What amounts to “reasonable notice prior […]UFCW 175 v Worldpac Legal Decision Summary
In this Ontario Labour Relations Board decision of January 24, 2020, Vice-Chair Waddingham found that a blanket claim of solicitor-client privilege could not be used to […]LiUNA Local 3000 v Unity Health Arbitration Decision Summary
This was an interest arbitration involving the merger of two Toronto hospitals, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s. The decision by Arbitrator Turtle was released just before […]UFCW 175 v Revera Bradgate Arms Arbitration Decision Summary
Arbitration decision of a group grievance dated December 20, 2017, claiming that the Employer has failed to provide employees with pay stubs contrary to Article 18.01 […]Prime Time for Justice: MW Toronto Represents UFCW 175 in Fight Against Amazon
The MW Toronto office is proud to represent United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175 in the Union's important fight against Amazon.Morrison Watts Arbitration Win Featured in Canadian Labour Reporter
Employer Discriminated against teachers in private-school union drive: Arbitrator. First Contract negotiated despite tense bargaining.
