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Recall Update

Lisa Raymond on September 15, 2020

As a follow-up to last week’s recalls we wanted to advise of a further 80 recalls to Air Canada Rouge, solely as a result of members declining positions at Air Canada Rouge. Here is a breakdown by seniority of all the recalls that have happened since last week:

  • Seniority 16730 to 18210 – 296 Recalls to Air Canada Mainline on September 8th, 2020.
  • Seniority 18215 to 18915 – 140 Recalls to Air Canada Rouge on September 8th, 2020.
  • Seniority 18920 to 19125 – 40 Recalls to Air Canada Rouge on September 11th, 2020.
  • Seniority 19130 to 19325 – 40 Recalls to Air Canada Rouge on September 14th, 2020.

For those who were recalled on September 8th, the deadline to accept your position is today.

If your recall is to Air Canada Rouge (and you are a Mainline member), you do not need to accept but you must still reply to the recall notice. In this case you have up to 14 calendar days to reply to the employer advising that you are not interested in the recall but wish to be maintained on the seniority list for future recalls.

We will continue to provide updates like this as we move through the recall process.

In solidarity,

As A Matter Of Fact – Tip Of The Week – Pay Claims

Lisa Raymond on September 14, 2020

All pay claims regarding the incorrect awarding of open flights must be filed within fourteen (14) days of scheduled departure (B7.06). All other pay claims must be submitted within fourteen (14) days of your becoming aware of the error. If you file a claim, the sixty (60) daytime limits (Article 13.02) start to run as of the date that you receive the Company’s response to your claim. If you do not receive a response from the Company within thirty (30) days of filing a pay claim we recommend that you contact your Local Office who can file a grievance for you. The time limits found in Article 13.02 do not include Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays.

For Air Canada Rouge members, notify the payroll department by submitting a pay claim for a misaward or any forms of underpayments. To do so, you must email Rouge payroll directly at payroll@vacv.com. In the event the pay claim you are submitting concerning a misaward is denied, we recommend that you contact your Local Office directly so that we may review and file a grievance for you if applicable.

Seniority List Published

Lisa Raymond on September 11, 2020

The Union was just made aware that the company has posted a seniority list that includes all cabin crew with your respective 2020 seniority. Crew members who are active, have been recalled or are currently on layoff status have been identified, and we hope this will help you with any decisions you may have to make and with planning accordingly.

Since many crew members have left the company, you will find gaps in the seniority numbering. This is to be expected and a resequencing of seniorities will be processed in January 2021, per Article 16 of the CUPE Collective Agreement.

You can find the seniority list on ACaeronet at In-Flight Service > Crew Scheduling & Planning > Seniority Numbers > Cabin Seniority List_09Sep20.

In solidarity,

9/11 – We Will Never Forget

Lisa Raymond on September 11, 2020

Twenty-five Flight Attendants and eight Pilots died when terrorists hijacked four planes on September 11, 2001. Our workplace was forever changed on that fateful day and it will always serve as a stark reminder of our responsibility as safety professionals.

Our fallen colleagues showed great acts of courage and gave their lives on that day nineteen years ago.  Today, and every day, we honor the memory of those brave heroes that lost their lives on that tragic day in the line of duty.

We will never forget.

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