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Graham Williamson
Labour
Email:
gwilliamson@kmlaw.ca
Telephone: 416-595-2122
Facsimile: 416-204-2895
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Graham Williamson is a union side labour lawyer who represents
public and private sector trade unions before administrative tribunals,
arbitration boards and at the Ontario Labour Relations Board. Graham represents
trade unions and employees in proceedings involving the acquisition and
preservation of bargaining rights, unfair labour practice complaints,
discipline and discharge, grievances arising under collective agreements, and
applications for judicial review in the Ontario Superior Court. He provides
assistance and advice to unions during difficult strikes, and has successfully
appeared in defence of applications to enjoin lawful picketing.
Having a particular interest in workplace safety, Graham regularly represents
trade unions and employees in Occupational Health and Safety proceedings to
protect the right of workers to refuse unsafe work, and in the appeal of
Ministry of Labour orders. Graham has extensive experience assisting injured
workers and has appeared at all levels of appellate review within the Workplace
Safety and Insurance appeals system. He also represents individuals in their
pursuit of employment related benefits, including Canada Pension Plan and
Employment Insurance benefits, as well as in respect of Employment Standards
and Human Rights complaints.
Graham regularly contributes to topical client seminars and legal educational
programmes. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers and
the Ontario Bar Association.
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