Northern Ireland Certification Officer

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D/4-7/2009
Date: 23.11.09 Applicant: Lawlor Respondent: UNISON
Summary: Preliminary hearing on four breach of union rules complaints arising from disciplinary action taken by the union against the complainant.
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D/1-3/2009
Date: 23.07.09 Applicant: McCafferty Respondent: NIPSA
Summary: Withdrawal of breach of union rules complaints.
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D/69-72/2008
Date: 08.07.08 Applicant: Boylan Respondent: University College Union
Summary: The applicant made three complaints alleging the union breached national and local branch rules relating to discipline and one complaint that it had breached the rules of natural justice (which are implied in the union rules).
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D/57-68/2008
Date: 08.05.08 Applicant: Lewis Respondent: POA
Summary: Dismissal following withdrawal by the applicant of complaints of breach of the rules of the union and of natural justice relating to elections and disciplinary proceedings .
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D/32-56/2008
Date: 08.05.08 Applicant: Jameson Respondent: POA
Summary: Dismissal following withdrawal by the applicant of complaints of breach of the rules of the union and of natural justice relating to elections and disciplinary proceedings .
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D/21-31/2008
Date: 08.05.08 Applicant: Brown Respondent: POA
Summary: Dismissal following withdrawal by the applicant of complaints of breach of the rules of the union and of natural justice relating to elections and disciplinary proceedings .
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D/17-20/2008
Date: 08.05.08 Applicant: Wilson Respondent: POA
Summary: Dismissal following withdrawal by the applicant of complaints of breach of the rules of the union and of natural justice relating to elections and disciplinary proceedings .
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D/1-16/2008
Date: 12.02.08 Applicant: Duffy Respondent: POA
Summary: The applicant made sixteen complaints in nine separate applications that the union had breached its rules in relation to elections and that it had breached a number of its rules and the rules of natural justice in relation to disciplinary proceedings.
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D/3-6/2007
Date: 20.09.07 Applicant: Archer Respondent: UCATT
Summary: The applicant made two complaints relating to a breach of a union rule regarding the time limit for an election nomination and the breach of established custom and practice by allowing inclusion of a photograph in an election address.
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D/1-2/2007
Date: 14.05.07 Applicant: McCready Respondent: NASUWT
Summary: The applicant complained of a breach of union rules relating to disciplinary proceedings.
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D/11-13/2006
Date: 02.11.06 Applicant: Morgan Respondent: NASUWT
Summary: The applicant complained the union had breached its rules by failing to issue ballot papers within the time period laid down in the rules.
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D/8-10/2006
Date: 24.10.06 Applicant: Morgan Respondent: NASUWT
Summary: Withdrawal of breach of union rules complaints.
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D/6-7/2006
Date: 27.06.06 Applicant: Egan Respondent: NASUWT
Summary: The applicant complained that the union had breached its rules by wrongfully removing him from elected office in a local association; and that his removal was in effect a disciplinary sanction imposed on him outside the union’s disciplinary rules.
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D/1-5/2006
Date: 09.01.06 Applicant: McGinley Respondent: NIPSA
Summary: The applicant complained of five breaches of rule in relation to the award of life membership to a former General Secretary of the union at the union’s annual conference.
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D/15-18/2005
Date: 15.12.05 Applicant: Lewis Respondent: POA
Summary: The applicant made four complaints that the union had breached its rules in disciplinary proceedings which it took against the applicant
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D/9-14/2005
Date: 26.10.05 Applicant: Edgar Respondent: GMB
Summary: The applicant complained of six breaches of the union’s rules relating to the election of persons to an office, the constitution or proceedings of an executive committee or decision making meeting and disciplinary proceedings.
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D/8/2005
Date: 05.09.05 Applicant: Rea & Others Respondent: T&G
Summary: The applicants made a complaint that the union had breached its rules regarding the election of persons to an office and the constitution or proceedings of an executive committee or decision-making meeting.
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D/1-7/2005
Date: 24.05.05 Applicant: Arbuckle Respondent: NASUWT
Summary: The applicant complained of six breaches of union rules relating to its disciplinary and appeals process and the filling of a casual vacancy created by the applicant's removal from office.
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D/9-15/2004
Date: 23.08.04 Applicant: McCreight Respondent: CWU
Summary: Withdrawal of breach of union rules complaints.
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D/16-21/2004
Date: 23.08.04 Applicant: Buchanan Respondent: CWU
Summary: Withdrawal of breach of union rules complaints.
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D/1-8/2004
Date: 15.02.04 Applicant: Sweeney Respondent: UNISON
Summary: The applicant made eight complaints of breaches of union rules relating to a to a branch election.
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D/6-7/2003
Date: 09.10.03 Applicant: Manly Respondent: GMB
Summary: Withdrawal of breach of union rules complaints.
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D/1-5/2003
Date: 09.10.03 Applicant: Irvine Respondent: T&G
Summary: The applicant made three complaints of breaches of union rules in regard to appointment, election and removal of a branch secretary and the constitution and proceedings of the branch.
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D/2002/03
Date: 29.10.02 Applicant: McKay Respondent: T&G
Summary: The applicant complained the union had breached its rules by refusing to convene a meeting despite requisition by a majority of its members.
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D/2002/02
Date: 09.10.02 Applicant: McKay Respondent: T&G
Summary: Jurisdictional hearing relating to five alleged breaches of union rules relating to the convening of a meeting,breach of union rules arising from a disciplinary and appeals process.
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D/2002/01
Date: 10.07.02 Applicant: Cammock & Doherty Respondent: MSF
Summary: The applicants made six complaints concerning breach of union rules arising from their suspension from office in the union.
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D/3/2001
Date: 09.10.01 Applicant: Irvine Respondent: T&G
Summary: Jurisdictional hearing relating to five alleged breaches of union rules in regard to appointment, election and removal of a branch secretary and the constitution and proceedings of the branch.
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D/2/2001
Date: 20.09.01 Applicant: Welsh Respondent: NIPSA
Summary: The applicant made a complaint of a breach of union rules relating to alleged interference in election ballot for general council
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D/1/2001
Date: 26.04.01 Applicant: Gilliland & Wilson Respondent: NIMA
Summary: The applicants made a complaint that the union had failed to hold an election for the post of General Secretary.
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D/1/2000
Date: 25.09.00 Applicant: Gilliland & Wilson Respondent: NIMA
Summary: The applicants made a complaint regarding the failure of the union to properly appoint a scrutineer in an election.
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D/2/2000
Date: 25.09.00 Applicant: Thompson Respondent: T&G
Summary: The applicant complained the union breached its rules relating to elections.

Northern Ireland Certification Officer for Trade Unions and Employers' Associations

Decisions

D/4-7/2009

D/1-3/2009

D/69-72/2008

D/57-68/2008

D/32-56/2008

D/21-31/2008

D/17-20/2008

D/1-16/2008

D/3-6/2007

D/1-2/2007

D/11-13/2006

D/8-10/2006

D/6-7/2006

D/1-5/2006

D/15-18/2005

D/9-14/2005

D/8/2005

D/1-7/2005

D/9-15/2004

D/16-21/2004

D/1-8/2004

D/6-7/2003

D/1-5/2003

D/2002/03

D/2002/02

D/2002/01

D/3/2001

D/2/2001

D/1/2001

D/1/2000

D/2/2000