AND WHEREAS the Panel is satisfied that notice of the
complaint and the hearing referred to below has been adequately
effected on the Respondent;

AND WHEREAS the Council has convened a hearing at its
offices at 1275 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. on Wednesday,
January 6, 1988 at which the Applicant appeared and was
represented by Counsel and at which the Respondent did not
appear, although duly notified of the hearing;

AND WHEREAS the Panel is satisfied on the basis of the
submissions of the Applicant and the evidence adduced before it
that the Respondent has declared or authorized a strike against
the Applicant pursuant to a vote taken on or about December 14,
1987, which vote was not taken in accordance with the Industrial
Relations Act or Regulations;

AND WHEREAS the Panel is satisfied that the strike notice
issued by the Respondent to the Applicant on or about January 3,
1988 is in contravention of Section 81 of the Industrial
Relations Act and Regulations;

AND WHEREAS the Panel is satisfied that pursuant to Section
81(2) of the Industrial Relations Act, the Respondent should be
directed that, if another vote is conducted, it shall be taken on
the terms the Council considers necessary or advisable.

NOW THEREFORE, THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 28 AND 81 OF THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT, MAKES THE
FOLLOWING DECLARATIONS AND ORDERS:

Ky The Industrial Relations Council orders and declares that
the strike vote taken by the Respondent on or about December
14, 1987 is void and of no force and effect;

2. The Industrial Relations Council further orders and declares
that the strike notice issued by the Respondent on or about
January 3, 1988 is void and of no force and effect;