Dumont et al. v. Public Service Alliance of Canada

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2008 PSLRB 70
Before: Marie-Josée Bédard
Decision Rendered: August 27, 2008
Original Language: French
Complaint under section 190 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act – Unfair representation by bargaining agent – Non-renewal of fixed-term contracts – Legal costs

The complainants filed a complaint against the bargaining agent, who, in their opinion, did not adequately assist them in obtaining permanent positions – the employer had not renewed their fixed-term contracts – the Board held that the bargaining agent had fulfilled its obligation to the complainants – the bargaining agent had supported the complainants in their first steps, then paid for a legal opinion – the lawyer advised against pursuing the complainants’ case – the bargaining agent had no obligation to pay for a second legal opinion that was more favourable to the complainants.

Complaints dismissed.