What is the test for representing a unionized member in a grievance?

Prince Edward Island, Canada


The following excerpt is from Lanigan v. PEITF, 2017 PECA 3 (CanLII):

The courts will only become involved if the internal management of the union's affairs result in a conduct which is in bad faith, discriminatory, arbitrary or seriously negligent. Absent such conduct the duty of fair representation does not entitle a member to insist on any particular union representative to argue his/her case (Manderschied v. CUPE, Local 389, supra, at para.57). 3. Union failed to represent its member and file a grievance following August 23rd discipline ● Findings contrary to the evidence: They can't do that

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