IDRL 320, Athabasca University assignment 2.

Scenario

The union submitted a certification application for the hotel that was approved by the Labour Board to proceed to a certification vote . In the days leading up to the vote, the employer took a number of steps to discourage workers from voting for a union. The actions included:

The General Manager terminated the contract with B&S Maintenance, causing all four maintenance workers to be laid off. Two of the maintenance workers were vocal union supporters.

Question: The actions of the manager constitute to be an unfair labour practice, but what would be an appropriate remedy by the labour board? I struggle with this question because the contractors do meet the requirement defined as "employees" of the hotel and their votes are needed for certification. However, if the employer terminates the contract with that company, I don't believe that they can be reinstated in the workplace since they weren't employed by the hotel.

Help! Thanks Brigitte