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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,

Follow Up To Last Week’s Secretary-Treasurer Update

Lisa Raymond on April 22, 2020

Further to the Secretary-Treasurer’s update last week, the Air Canada Component Executive (ACCEX) has continued to discuss the matter of union dues during these difficult times, and we recognize the challenges some of our members face. ACCEX acknowledges that our membership has been severely impacted by the effects of COVID-19, especially financially. As such, we are happy to report that we have passed a motion to temporarily reduce union dues for the block months of April 2020 and May 2020.

On an exceptional, one-time basis, the Air Canada Component will reduce union dues for these two block months by two-thirds. For these two months you will only be charged 0.5% of gross earnings compared to the regular 1.5% of gross earnings. This will directly impact those members in receipt of CEWS benefits, as well as members actively flying. We hope this reduction will make a difference for you all.

The Component will continue to remit our per capita payments to CUPE National as per the CUPE Constitution and remit monthly budgets to the Locals as per the Component Bylaws. For the most part, these will be covered by the reduced dues, and any remaining amounts will come from the Component’s cash reserve. We have a $1.7 million GIC that matures on May 1, 2020, and the interest received from this investment will cover the majority of the Component’s fixed operating costs during this time frame.

We are happy to be able to do our small part to assist our members during this exceptional time. We are here for you and will continue to be until we can all rest easy and know that we weathered this storm together.

In solidarity,

CHQ-16-16 (Employees on LTD) – Update

Lisa Raymond on April 22, 2020

In 2016, the Union filed a grievance challenging Air Canada’s decision to terminate the employment of employees on LTD that Air Canada had determined would not be returning to work.  The Chief Arbitrator issued an interim cease and desist order preventing any of the planned terminations from taking effect.

During the past four years, the case has advanced to arbitration, witness statements and reports were filed, and witnesses were cross-examined. Earlier this year, the Union and Air Canada exchanged lengthy written legal submissions.   A final hearing date had been scheduled for Monday April 27, 2020 to allow for short oral submissions, however, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing date has been cancelled.  The Chief Arbitrator will make his determination based on the evidence before him and the lengthy written submissions already filed.  We expect that he will issue his award within the coming weeks or months.

A reminder that if the Chief Arbitrator determines that Air Canada can terminate the employment of individuals on LTD, those terminations will not take effect immediately.  Individual determinations would only take place after a second individualized inquiry takes place regarding each individual’s prospect of returning to work, whether as a Flight Attendant or in an (accommodated) ground position.

Should you require a copy of the protocol relating to the arbitration procedure or you would like a copy of the written submissions filed, please contact Ivana Jovic at i.jovic@accomponent.ca.

When we receive the Chief Arbitrator’s award, we will provide a further update.

In solidarity,

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