Board Issues Cease and Desist Order

The Construction Industry Panel of the Labour Relations Board, Nova Scotia, today announced that it has taken action to end an illegal work stoppage which commenced on June 3 involving a number of employees of Black and McDonald Ltd. employed at the Granton plant site of Michelin Tire.

The complaint was filed with the board on June 4 requesting the board to issue a cease and desist order against certain employees of Black and McDonald Ltd. who are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 625.

An interim order has been issued by the board directing all employees of Black and McDonald Ltd. who are participating in the illegal work stoppage to cease and desist and to return to work at their next regular scheduled shift and perform their lawful duties as assigned by the employer.