Industrial Inquiry: Voisey’s Bay

Overview

On October 23, 2010, an Industrial Inquiry Commission into the labour dispute between the United Steelworkers Local 9508 and Vale Newfoundland and Labrador Limited was initiated. The Commission is comprised of John F. Roil, Q.C., as Inquiry Chairperson, and Randell Earle, Q.C., and Brian R. Gatien as Inquiry Members.

Industrial Inquiry Commission

Under Section 140 of the Labour Relations Act, the Minister Responsible for the Labour Relations Agency may refer matters to and appoint an Industrial Inquiry Commission in order to (i) maintain or secure industrial peace and promote the settlement of disputes; or, (ii) where in an industry a dispute or difference between employers and employees exists or is apprehended.

An Inquiry shall consist of one or more members appointed by the Minister and has the powers of a conciliation board under the Labour Relations Act. An Industrial Inquiry Commission has the power to summon witnesses to give evidence, compel the production of documents, enter and inspect workplaces, and make recommendations to address its terms of reference.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference for the Industrial Inquiry Commission can be viewed at the attached: Industrial Inquiry (41 KB)

Report

Stakeholder Submissions to the Industrial Inquiry

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Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association Newfoundland & Labrador
- January 7, [2010] 2011 (87 KB)
- February 2, 2011 (116 KB), February 2, 2011 (108 KB)
Canadian Union of Public Employees
- January 7, 2011 (183 KB)
- February 2, 2011 (35 KB)
Newfoundland & Labrador Business Coalition
- January 7, [2010] 2011 (366 KB)
- February 2, 2011 (116 KB)
Newfoundland and Labrador Chamber of Mineral Resources Inc.
- January 6, 2011 (451 KB)
- February 1, 2011 (49 KB)
Newfoundland & Labrador Employers’ Council
- January 6, 2011 (178 KB)
- February 2, 2011 (108 KB)
Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour
- January 7, 2011 (3.3 MB)
- February 4, 2011 (151 KB)
St. John's Board of Trade
- January 2011 (61 KB)
- February 2011 (49 KB)

News Releases

October 8, 2010 - Premier Urges Both Sides in VALE Strike to Resolve Issues; Next Step an Industrial Inquiry
October 19, 2010 - Minister Announces Appointments of Industrial Inquiry Commission to Address Voisey’s Bay Strike
October 22, 2010 - Premier Calls Vale and Union Together for Last Effort at Strike Settlement
October 23, 2010 - Last Minute Talks Unable to Resolve Voisey’s Bay Strike
December 9, 2010 - Provincial Government Provides Update on Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission
December 23, 2010 - Provincial Government Receives Phase One Report from Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission
January 7, 2011 - Provincial Government Releases First Report from Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission
January 27, 2011 - Provincial Government Pleased That Voisey’s Bay Tentative Agreement Reached
February 24, 2011 – Tabling of the Final Report of Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission Extended to April 29, 2011
April 28, 2011 – Final Report of Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission Delayed
May 11, 2011 – Provincial Government Releases Phase Two Report from Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission

For further information about the Industrial Inquiry Commission, please contact Mr. John Roil, Q.C., Industrial Inquiry Commission Chair at 709-691-1124 or jroil@nf.sympatico.ca.

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