Layoffs

Yesterday, the Component Officers, Nick Beveridge, Katherine Thompson and myself attended Air Canada’s quarterly financial “state of the business” meeting held at Montreal headquarters’.  Montie Brewer addresses all five Air Canada Unions at these meetings.

Division IX

Since Air Canada’s announcement of layoffs and base closures, your Component Executive, CUPE National Representatives, and our Legal Counsel have been utilizing every resource available, into fighting this devastating news and we are looking into every possible avenue of redress for our members.  We are here to support you every step of the way and we will leave no stone unturned in the pr

In the months leading up to our 2009 negotiations, communication and information will be critical.  As your Secretary-Treasurer, I have committed to keeping you informed regarding our financial resources.