Moorley v British Columbia
The British Columbia Labour Relations Board
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Teamsters Local Union No. 31
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

R.N. Kearns

Coast 2000 Terminals Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

M.E. Colavecchia

Timothy Moorley
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

S.R. Barker

Timothy Moorley brought a judicial review application challenging the decision of the Union not to pursue arbitration regarding his termination from his employment with Coast 2000 Terminals Ltd. The Labour Relations Board (LRB) found that the Union had not acted in an arbitrary or bad faith manner in representing Mr. Moorley. Mr. Moorley had been employed by the Employer for eleven years and was terminated for theft of time. The Union tried to negotiate reinstatement, but the Employer refused due to disciplinary issues and a poisoned work atmosphere. Mr. Moorley filed a complaint alleging that the Union breached its duty of fair representation. He claimed that the Union's decision not to pursue an oral hearing had been arbitrary and in bad faith. Mr. Moorley sought reconsideration, arguing that an oral hearing had been necessary. The LRB denied leave for reconsideration. The court held that the Reconsideration Decision had been deemed reasonable, and Mr. Moorley's petition had been dismissed. No costs were awarded.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S214965
Labour law
Respondent