Ontario arbitrator dismisses six Unifor grievances over restricted manager at Ventra Group
Key points
- An arbitrator dismissed six union grievances against Ventra Group
- The arbitrator found the restricted manager's workplace interactions did not breach the settlement
- The settlement was signed May 2, 2024; grievances were filed between July 2024 and January 2025
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed six union grievances against auto parts maker Ventra Group, finding a restricted manager's workplace interactions did not breach a 2024 settlement. Unifor Local 1987 represents workers at the Peterborough plant. The May 2, 2024 settlement barred the manager from supervising bargaining unit staff; the grievances were filed between July 2024 and January 2025.
What employers should do
- Specify the scope of management restrictions in union settlements and reflect them in daily scheduling and supervision
- Keep clear records and boundaries for interactions involving restricted personnel
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
- 2024-05-02
- Employers covered
- Ventra Group Peterborough facility
- Official source
- Official source pending
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