Allen said the union would appeal that decision, and was not abandoning representation of players, only bargaining rights.

Since the union is appealing the order, the situation could change.

The union appealed to workers to stay on the job while the bargaining continued.

He said the union would appeal the closing to Quebec's labor relations board.

On Tuesday, Gross said he did not understand why the union was appealing.

One union appealed to the Government in the name of "human dignity."

The union will appeal this decision, its lawyers said.

It will fall to district superintendents to decide between the two options, although the union can appeal those decisions to the chancellor.

He added that the union would not appeal the decision.

The union appealed twice, but eventually lost the case.