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Background:
Service Employees International Union-West (SEIU) sought judicial review of a Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (the Board) decision dated November 30, 2023. The case arose after the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) purchased five long-term care facilities from Extendicare (Canada) Inc., previously covered by SEIU collective agreements. SEIU sought recognition of SHA as the successor employer and continuation of prior union representation.
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Decision:
The court dismissed SEIU's application for a stay of proceedings, finding that SEIU failed to establish irreparable harm or that the balance of convenience favored a stay. The court held that SHA and CUPE effectively addressed employee concerns during the transition, emphasizing the public interest in maintaining efficient health services.
Costs:
The document did not specify the total costs or an award in favor of the successful party.
Outcome:
The court prioritized patient care and administrative efficiency, declining to overturn the Board's decision pending judicial review.
Court
Court of King's Bench for SaskatchewanCase Number
KBG-SA-00079-2024Practice Area
Labour & Employment LawAmount
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