days until our Collective Agreement expires, we are preparing, we are united and we will make change.

How to care for your new uniform

Dear Members, With the new uniform launching in a few weeks your Uniform Committee has been busy answering questions and concerns about our new uniform. Everyone’s main concern being how to best care for these new pieces. Having tested this fabric many times by either wearing these components while on duty, while on crew rest …

Policy Grievance CHQ-15-07: B1 Travel Passes

Dear members, Yesterday our policy grievance CHQ-15-07 wrapped up with closing arguments presented by both your Union and the Company. Arbitrator Steinberg will provide his decision in due time and your Component will let you know of the outcome as soon as it is received. For clarity, many members and others think (understandably) that this …

Automated Base Transfer System

Dear Members, We are aware that the Company has implemented the Automated  Base Transfer system as per Letter of Understanding 48: Transfers.  We have a great number of concerns regarding this new system and sent a letter to the Company on December 22, 2017 detailing those issues.  We have not yet heard back, but wanted to …

Bed bugs

Your Air Canada Your Component Hotel and Occupational Health and Safety Committees have again decided to re-issue this information, given the recent surge of reports concerning bed bug and insect infestation. Bed bugs can be found anywhere from homeless shelters to five-star hotels. The ever-increasing number of travelers around the globe allows these bugs to …

Draft Protocol When Booking Back On

Dear Members, RE:  Draft Protocol When Booking Back On The Company has sent a letter in response to the Union’s bulletin “Message From Your Component Officers” dated December 22, 2017, which disagrees with our position.  The Company states: “An employee booking back on is eligible to be drafted, at the time of book-on, if Crew …