PSA asked to intervene

The application was made yesterday when the matter came up for hearing before Justice Frank Seepersad in the Port-of-Spain High Court.

Seepersad was expected to give his ruling on whether the PSA should be recognised as the majority union for the CAA’s monthly paid workers.

Following the PSA’s application, his ruling has been deferred.

The CAA had been given leave to have the court review a decision by the RRCB on August 12, 2016, to grant certification to the PSA.

The authority alleged that the Board acted outside of its jurisdiction by considering the PSA’s application for certification.

The CAA also complained that the RRCB breached the rules of natural justice by failing to inform the CAA of the information and submissions made by the PSA as well as its (RRBC) examination of the union’s records and failing to allow it (the CAA) to respond to same.

The judge was also asked to review the CAA’s complaint that the decision of the RRCB was contrary to the policy of the Industrial Relations Act, Chapter 88.01.