Local 118 v. McPherson Playhouse Foundation [1987] B.C. L.R.B.D. No. 165 (BC Labour Relations Board)

First of two decisions.  Application for certification.  The employer challenged a number of casual employees who cast ballots in the representation vote.  The employment history of the casual employees did not demonstrate a reasonable expectation of recall, nor a community of interest with the regular employees.  The casual employees went months without working any hours.  A full time employee shared little in common with an employee who worked but a few shifts a year.  The proper way to proceed was to establish a bargaining relationship with the full time employees and leave it to the parties to negotiate the use of casual employees.

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