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Andres et al. v. Canada Revenue Agency

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2009 PSLRB 36
Before: John A. Mooney
Decision Rendered: March 20, 2009
Original Language: French

Subject terms:

Grievances under paragraph 209(1)(a) of the Public Service Labour Relations Act (“the Act”) – Prohibition on wearing a button – Lawful union activity

The employer had prohibited the grievors from wearing a button that suggested to the public that certain services would no longer be available the following year – the grievance adjudicator found that wearing the button was a lawful union activity allowed under the wording of the collective agreement in light of section 5 of the Act – the grievance adjudicator found that the employer had violated the collective agreement, but refused to order the payment of compensation.

Grievances allowed.