The Ontario Federation of Labour is investigating a workplace complaint that bypassed the regular grievance process established with its employees’ union, the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE).
The labour organization released a statement Nov. 13 saying it has taken steps to address the matter and is hiring an independent third party to investigate the complaint and provide findings.
The OFL said it takes workplace complaints seriously and is committed to ensuring employees feel supported, healthy and safe. The organization did not provide details about the nature of the complaint or the parties involved.
The federation said it will not provide further details at this time out of respect for all parties and in keeping with principles of fairness, impartiality and worker protection, according to the statement.
The complaint came to the OFL’s attention outside the normal grievance process that exists between the organization and COPE, which represents its employees.
The OFL represents 54 unions and one million workers across Ontario. The organization said it remains committed to advancing safe, just and equitable working and living conditions for all workers, whether or not they belong to a union.
