12 Jan 2024

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 7000 v. British Columbia (Labour Relations Board)

Firms involved

Not specified, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Harris & Company LLP

Respondent

British Columbia Labour Relations Board
Law Firm
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

E.F. Miller

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd.
Law Firm
Harris & Company LLP
Lawyer(s)

Donald J. Jordan

Petitioner

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 7000
Law Firm
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

R.W. Green

Law Firm
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Lawyer(s)

Dora Tsao

  • Case Overview: The Union sought judicial review of the BC Labour Relations Board's decision regarding a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy implemented by the BC Rapid Transit Company.
  • Board's Decision: The Board's majority decision found that the vaccination policy did not trigger Section 54 of the Labour Relations Code, which requires employers to consult with unions about changes affecting employment terms.
  • Court's Decision: The Supreme Court of BC dismissed the Union's petition for judicial review, finding the Board's decision reasonable.
  • Costs Awarded: The Union's petition was dismissed with costs to the Respondent Employer, but the Board did not seek costs.

Court

Supreme Court of British Columbia

Case Number

S227915

Practice Area

Labour & Employment Law

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