Kliki et al v. Local 873 [2002] O.L.R.D. No. 4218 (Ontario Labour Relations Board)

First of two decisions.  Duty of fair representation, referral and other complaints by the members (Harney, Varga, Kliki and Hayes); specifically, (1) Kliki felt intimidated when the union’s president allegedly called him and asked him to resign; (2) each of the members were suspended from the union’s referral list for a four week period; and (3) Varga claimed that the local failed to process a grievance that he filed after being terminated.  The Board dismissed each of the complaints as being incapable of success, except for Varga’s claim which was found to be at least arguable and was therefore referred to consultation.

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