HOWLE v. G.E.C. POWER ENGINEERING LTD.

Abstract

October 12, 1973 Industrial Relations — Unfair industrial practice — Discrimination — Facilities granted to recognised unregistered union denied to unrecognised but registered union — Claim for salary increase by member of unrecognised union — Individual grievance procedure — Representation limited to fellow employee working in same department — Members of recognised unions allowed union representation — Whether discrimination amounting to unfair industrial practice — Distinction between negotiating rights and right to individual representation — Industrial Relations Act, 1971 (c. 72) ss. 5(2)(b), 44(b).