Its being called a precedent setting decision.The Canadian Industrial Labor Relations Board has ruled that officers with the
Nishinabe Aski Police can be represented by the Public Service Alliance
of Canada.
Sharon DeSousa is a spokesperson for P-SAC and says they can now move forward with negotiations on a new contract.
DeSousa adds that the ruling will also affect other aboriginal police services across the province, including the Treaty Three Police.
She says Treaty Three Police will have it's own hearing with the board in January about whether PSAC can represent their officers.