Key Dates and Steps
Application for review filed with CIRB
May 31, 2012 – CBC/Radio-Canada files an application with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to review its union structure.
CIRB assessment of merits of application
October 22, 2012 – The unions respond to the application to review union structure. Radio-Canada in turn responds to the unions on November 5, 2012.
November 26, 2012 – CBC/Radio-Canada presents its evidence to the CIRB in hearings that continue on November 27–28, and resume on the following dates:
- December 10–11, 2012
- February 19–21 and 26–27, 2013
- March 12–14 and 19–20, 2013
April 30, 2013 – The unions begin CIRB hearings to present their evidence, which will continue on May 1 and 2, 2013. The hearings will later resume according to the following schedule:
- May 7–8 and 28–30, 2013
- June 11–12, 2013 (tentative dates)
CIRB ruling on merits of application
The Corporation has various recourses available to it if it deems the ruling unreasonable.
If the CIRB rejects Radio-Canada’s application . . .
The Corporation has various recourses available to it if it deems the ruling unreasonable.
If the CIRB approves Radio-Canada’s application
Should it approve the application, the CIRB invites Radio-Canada and the four bargaining units to work together on determining the appropriate structure and resolving any issues arising from the review. The CIRB sets a deadline for the parties to reach an agreement.
Agreement/disagreement between Radio-Canada and its unions
If the Corporation and its unions agree on a proposed structure, the CIRB determines whether or not the proposed structure is appropriate, and rules accordingly.
If an agreement cannot be reached, the CIRB will summon the parties and hear their arguments for the desired structure. The CIRB then rules on the matter. The CIRB can decide if one or more organizations will represent employees in the new union structure. Its decision may be subject to an employee vote.
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