Order No.: 11662-U
Supersedes: 11616-U
IN THE MATTER OF THE
Canada Labour Code
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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers,
applicant,
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Voyageur Aviation Corp.,
North Bay, Ontario,
employer.
WHEREAS the Canada Industrial Relations Board (the Board) received an application for certification from the applicant pursuant to section 24(1) of Part I (Industrial Relations) of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) seeking certification as bargaining agent for a unit of employees of Voyageur Aviation Corp.;
AND WHEREAS the Board, pursuant to its powers under section 20(1) of the Code, and after being satisfied that it could do so without prejudice to the rights of the parties concerned, found it appropriate to issue interim order no. 11616‑U dated June 15, 2021, certifying the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers as the bargaining agent for a unit of employees of Voyageur Aviation Corp. and reserved its jurisdiction with respect to the final description of the bargaining unit;
AND WHEREAS, following consideration of the additional submissions filed by the parties, the Board has determined, in Voyageur Aviation Corp., 2021 CIRB 998, that the positions of shop supervisor and project supervisor should be included in the bargaining unit;
AND WHEREAS the Board has determined the unit described hereunder to be appropriate for collective bargaining.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordered by the Canada Industrial Relations Board that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers be, and it is hereby certified to be, the bargaining agent for a unit comprising:
all employees of Voyageur Aviation Corp. in its Voyageur Aerotech Division engaged in heavy maintenance and shop functions, excluding office and administrative staff, managers and those above the rank of manager.
ISSUED at Ottawa, this 17th day of December, 2021, by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
Sylvie M.D. Guilbert
Vice-Chairperson
Reference: File No. 034673-C