Decision 73110

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 73110   Seniuk, Gerald T.G.  English 2009-08-27
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No Claimant  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
labour dispute  stoppage of work  strike or lockout 

Summary:

The claimant did not qualify for benefits because she was involved in a labour dispute that she had helped finance by paying union dues manned the picket line and received the $230. per week as strike pay. She was directly interested in the results of the labour dispute pursuant to section 36 of the EI Act. The collective bargaining agreement had expired on August 2008 and the strike and lockout commenced September 2008. A tentative agreement was reached on October 2008 and, following the ratification vote, all members of the bargaining unity returned to work November 2008. The claimant's appeal is dismissed by the Umpire.


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