The case of International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local 97 v Canadian Iron, Steel and Industrial Workers’ Union, Local 1, 2023 BCSC 568, dated April 12, 2023, is a defamation case involving a union raid. The plaintiff, Local 97, claimed defamation and sought damages. The defendant, CISIWU, was the incumbent union. The issue was whether the court had jurisdiction over defamatory statements made during the raid. Both parties agreed that the statements didn't involve intimidation or coercion under the Labour Relations Code. The court ruled that the Labour Relations Board had exclusive jurisdiction over the statements. Consequently, the defendant's application to dismiss the action was granted, and the plaintiff's claim was struck. No amount of financial award and costs were specified in the case.