LABOUR RELATIONS PROGRAM - VOTE 1603
The role of Labour Relations is to promote a stable labour relations climate and harmonious workplace relationships in the province.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal which mediates and adjudicates a variety of employment and labour relations-related matters under various Ontario statutes. The Ontario Labour Relations Board is responsible for, among other things: certification of trade unions, termination of bargaining rights, unfair labour practice applications, employer applications related to the sale of businesses, illegal strikes and lock-outs, both in the construction and non-construction sectors. The Ontario Labour Relations Board also generally ensures minimum workplace standards through the review of decisions of employment standards officers and occupational health and safety inspectors, as well as mediating and arbitrating other labour and employment disputes with a view to promoting safe, fair and harmonious conditions in Ontario's workplaces.
The Public Service Appeal Boards, comprised of two statutory tribunals, the Crown Employees Grievance Settlement Board and Public Service Grievance Board, are also independent quasi-judicial tribunals that oversee the labour relations of Ontario Crown employees.
The Labour Management Services Program provides neutral, third party assistance to trade unions and employers through collective agreement conciliation and mediation, appointment of arbitrators and collective bargaining information.
LABOUR RELATIONS PROGRAM 1603 - Operating Expenses Summary
| Item | ACTIVITIES |
2005-06 |
Change |
2004-05 |
2003-04 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labour Relations Board | 12,053,900 | 123,600 | 11,930,300 | 11,510,447 | |
| 2 | Public Service Appeal Boards | 1,196,400 | (-27,800) | 1,224,200 | 1,008,118 | |
| 3 | Labour Management Services | 8,089,200 | (-7,100) | 8,096,300 | 7,481,528 | |
| Total Operating Expenses | 21,339,500 | 88,700 | 21,250,800 | 20,000,093 | ||
| Amount to be Voted | 21,339,500 | 88,700 | 21,250,800 | 20,000,093 | ||
LABOUR RELATIONS PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - OPERATING EXPENSES
| Labour Relations Board (1603-1) Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and wages | 7,971,800 | |
| Employee benefits | 950,200 | |
| Transportation and communication | 737,600 | |
| Services | 2,267,700 | |
| Supplies and equipment | 126,600 | |
| Activity Total | 12,053,900 | |
| Public Service Appeal Boards (1603-2) Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and wages | 412,300 | |
| Employee benefits | 60,900 | |
| Transportation and communication | 171,100 | |
| Services | 1,486,100 | |
| Supplies and equipment | 24,600 | |
| Subtotal | 2,155,000 | |
| Less: Recoveries | 958,600 | |
| Activity Total | 1,196,400 | |
| Labour Management Services (1603-3) Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and wages | 5,476,500 | |
| Employee benefits | 683,800 | |
| Transportation and communication | 630,700 | |
| Services | 1,308,200 | |
| Supplies and equipment | 90,000 | |
| Subtotal | 8,189,200 | |
| Less: Recoveries | 100,000 | |
| Activity Total | 8,089,200 | |
| Total Operating for Labour Relations Program | 21,339,500 |
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