Lisa Raymond, Author at AC Component

Coronavirus Update 21

Lisa Raymond on April 24, 2020

As countries begin to adopt the wearing of masks as a general precautionary measure to control the spread of COVID-19, the Union wishes to remind its members of the following:

Certain countries may implement (with little notice) mandatory use of face coverings.
The standard advice for layovers remains that the safest thing is to remain at the hotel and order room service. However, the Union recognizes that this may not always be possible, depending on the destination, dietary needs etc.
As a precaution, please ensure to always have a mask on hand for use if it becomes necessary to leave the hotel – regardless of destination.
Members may wish to bring their own personal mask for use on layover, and the Union strongly encourages the continued respectful use of company-provided PPE.

In Solidarity,

Wesley Lesosky
President, Air Canada Component of CUPE

As per section B.12.5 of the Air Canada Component of CUPE Bylaws, we are providing you with seven (7) days’ notice that a Referendum vote will be taking place. The Referendum vote will begin on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 9:00am (EDT), and will close on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 4:00pm (EDT).

Referendum Question:
Due to the exceptional financial impact COVID-19 is having on our membership, do you agree with a temporary reduction in Union Dues to 0.5% of gross income for the April 2020 and May 2020 block months?
YES or NO

Voting Procedures:
Voting will open on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 9:00am (EDT), and will close on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 4:00pm (EDT).

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: You will receive a letter, by regular mail, directly from Simply Voting. This letter will contain a new Elector ID and Password, along with detailed instructions on how to vote online and by telephone. This same information will be e-mailed to you on the morning of the first day of voting.

You have the option of voting by web, or by phone, as per Component Bylaws. You will need your new Elector ID and Password to access the system.

Voting website: https://accomponent.simplyvoting.com

Once you have submitted your vote, the Simply Voting system will issue a printable electronic receipt. If you are voting by phone, you can only access your electronic receipt by logging into the Simply Voting system online.

If you are experiencing difficulties registering your vote please e-mail vote@accomponent.ca. Please provide us with your name, employee number, phone number, e-mail address, and postal code. We will respond as quickly as possible during business hours (weekdays 9:00am – 4:00pm EDT), however, please allow us 1 business day to respond.

In Solidarity,

Your Component Tabulating Committee

A Message From ACCEX

Lisa Raymond on April 24, 2020

Please click HERE for the last bulletin on union dues where we announced a temporary dues reduction for the April 2020 and May 2020 block months.

Although we do not foresee any issues, this must go through a membership Referendum vote as per the Component Bylaws. You will be receiving more information from the Tabulating Committee regarding the Referendum with the following question being asked of you:

“Due to the exceptional financial impact COVID-19 is having on our membership, do you agree with a temporary reduction in Union Dues to 0.5% of gross income for the April 2020 and May 2020 block months?”

We look forward to a strong voter turnout, and hope that you will vote in favour so that all members can have a little more peace of mind during these difficult times.

In solidarity,

Pay Increase April 1, 2020

Lisa Raymond on April 24, 2020

As per page vi of the Memorandum of Agreement (click HERE to view) which was signed following the last round of Collective Bargaining, all crew members are entitled to a 2% wage increase effective April 1, 2020.

Due to the fact that the March 2020 block month included April 1st and 2nd, we have been advised that the employer was not able to do an adjustment of such magnitude and therefore those affected will need to submit a pay claim for any pairings/reserve duty or vacation that operated on or through April 1st and April 2nd.

Air Canada/Air Canada Rouge have assured us that going forward they will ensure that the April block month is always scheduled to commence on the 1st of the month so that they will avoid a future occurrence of this issue.

Please submit a pay claim for the following:

pairings that would have operated on or through April 1st and April 2nd, and any premiums or other credits associated with these pairings i.e. DOT, regular draft, RSV RDO premium, ground duty,
vacation credits held on or through April 1st and 2nd
paid family LOA’s for pairings that originated on or when through April 1st and 2nd
dropped/pay protected pairings that originated on or operated through April 1st and 2nd
sick leave credits for pairings that originated on or operated through April 1st and April 2nd
reserve duty and airport standby credits on April 1st and April 2nd

In solidarity,