Archived - 02-003 Canada Labour Code Part II Occupational Health and Safety

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Confédération des syndicats nationaux
applicant

and

Correctional Service of Canada
employer

and

Chris Mattson
health and safety officer

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Decision No. 02-003
February 12, 2002


[1] This case concerns an appeal made by the Confédération des syndicats nationaux on behalf of Mr. Doug Vella, correctional officer employed at the Millhaven Penitentiary, on August 2nd, 2001, under subsection 129(7) of the Canada Labour Code, Part II.

[2] The appeal was made following a decision of no-danger issued by health and safety officer Chris Mattson on July 26, 2001, following a refusal to work of correctional officers who felt threatened due to the early release of inmates into the population who have threatened staff.

[3] On February 8, 2002 the union advised the Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety that it was withdrawing its appeal.

[4] As the appeals officer responsible for the case, I confirm that the Confédération des syndicats nationaux on behalf of Mr. Doug Vella withdrew its appeal of the decision of no-danger rendered by health and safety officer Chris Mattson.

[5] After reviewing the file, the appeals officer confirms that the case is closed.



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Douglas Malanka
Appeals Officer

Summary of Appeals Officer's Decision

Decision No.:
02-003


Applicant:
Confédération des syndicats nationaux


Employer:
Correctional Service of Canada


Health and Safety Officer:
Chris Mattson


Before:
Douglas Malanka Appeals officer


Keywords:
Refusal to work, assault, withdrawal, penitentiary.


Provisions: Code:
129(7)

Summary:

This case concerns an appeal made by the Confédération des syndicats nationaux on behalf of Mr. Doug Vella, a correctional officer working at the Millhaven Penitentiarty, on August 2nd, 2001, under subsection 129(7) of the Canada Labour Code, Part II.

On February 8, 2002, the Confédération des syndicats nationaux withdrew its appeal of the decision of no-danger rendered by health and safety officer Chris Mattson. After reviewing the file, the appeals officer confirms that the case is closed.

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