Summary of Issue: Union Activities

Decision 76348 Full Text of Decision 76348

According to the employer the claimant was dismissed because he sent an inappropriate e-mail on his company computer contrary to company policy. The claimant contends however that he was fired because of union activity. The Board finds that the claimant’s action of sending an inappropriate email over his employer’s facilities in spite of the employer’s written communications policy was wilful, or at least of such careless or negligent nature that one could say that he wilfully disregarded the effects his actions could have on his job. This action constitutes misconduct within the meaning of the Act. The appeal before the Umpire is dismissed.

Decision 30582 Full Text of Decision 30582

Claimant employed in a managerial capacity and no longer a union member; wearing stickers on his hard hat representing a certain union affects the employee's job performance or is detrimental to the employer's interest or discipline.

Decision 23479 Full Text of Decision 23479

Claimant admitted having unrightfully taken merchandise belonging to the employer saying "everybody does it". His offense is even more serious because of his status as union representative. Employer had no alternative but to dismiss him because of his offense and also to serve as a lesson to the others

Decision 22147 Full Text of Decision 22147

The Board found that claimant never stated categorically that he had never engaged in union activities during working hours and on company premises. It found that he had difficulty in separating his union activities and his organizing responsibilities from his day-to-day work responsibilities.

Decision 20829 Full Text of Decision 20829

Claimant stressed that union activities are permitted and not a ground for dismissal, and suggested that they motivated his supervisor to seek his dismissal. While they are certainly permitted, they are not permissible during working hours, which he didfrom time to time.

Decision A-0683.86 Full Text of Decision A-0683.86

Claimant argues that as union representative he is entitled to special consideration. This is not so. An employer cannot fire one under the guise of misconduct if real motivation is union activities, but union representatives have same obligations as other employees to obey orders. Dimissed by FC.

Decision 12749 Full Text of Decision 12749

Refer to: A-0683.86