Effect given to the recommendations of the committee and the Governing Body - Report No 338, November 2005

Case No 2182 (Canada) - Complaint date: 09-MAR-02 - Closed

Effect given to the recommendations of the Committee and the Governing Body

1. 32. The Committee last examined this case, which concerns legislative provisions that encouraged decertification of workers’ organizations, at its May-June 2005 meeting, where it noted with interest that a legislative amendment (Bill 144) would repeal the impugned provisions. It requested the Government to keep it informed of developments and to provide a copy of the Act once adopted [see 337th Report, paras. 27-29].
2. 33. In a communication of 6 July 2005, the Government of Ontario informed the Committee that Bill 144 was passed and given Royal Assent on 13 June 2005 (C. 15, Statutes of Ontario, 2005, attached to the Government’s communication). In addition to repealing the requirement to post and distribute information about trade union decertification, the Act: eliminates the requirement that unions disclose the name, salary and benefits of all directors, officers and employees earning more than a certain amount a year; it also restores the power of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) to remedy serious labour relations conduct during organizing drives, and to make interim orders regarding reinstatement of workers alleging that they have been fired or disciplined for exercising their rights during a certification campaign.
3. 34. The Committee notes this information with satisfaction.