Lisa Raymond, Author at AC Component

Component Mobile App

Lisa Raymond on January 30, 2020

We want to remind those of you who have not had the opportunity to download our handy Mobile app of the links that you will need to do so. We hope that you find it to be user friendly and your one stop shop for all things Union. It is your tool to have the Collective Agreement, Reserve Rules, Maternity Program, Union Contacts, and so much more right at your fingertips.

You can download the app here:

IOS (Apple) download
Android download

Your login information for our new mobile app is the same as your login for the Air Canada Component website, www.accomponent.ca. If you have not signed into the website since we updated it in 2019 you will need a password, which can be obtained by clicking on the “Forgot Your Password” link at the bottom of the website’s sign in section. If you have not received your password reset in 24 hours check your junk email folder. Please do not submit multiple requests in the 24 hour time frame.

Also, follow us on Instagram @aircanadacomponent and stay tuned for the launch of our first ever Air Canada Component of CUPE podcasts!

In solidarity,

Coronavirus Update 4

Lisa Raymond on January 29, 2020

As you may be aware by now the Company has suspended flights to mainland China (PEK and PVG) until February 29th. All crew that are currently in China are being returned on tomorrow’s flight. This is due to the Canadian Government updating its travel advisory for China, advising of non-essential travel to China (click HERE to view).

For those of you with scheduled flights to China, your schedules should be updated shortly and you will be placed on reassignment. Please click HERE to view our reassignment bulletin.

We understand the stress this may cause, and appreciate that there may be more questions, and encourage you to reach out to your Local.

We will keep you posted on any further developments.

In Solidarity,

Wesley Lesosky
President, Air Canada Component of CUPE

REMINDER – New Service Guidelines Survey

Lisa Raymond on January 29, 2020

As we advised you last week, the Union needs to hear from those of you who have operated the flights affected by the new service increases. We have prepared a survey which will go a long way in assisting us with evidence gathering. If you have operated one of these flights, we ask that you fill out our survey by clicking on the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFN5TFV

This survey is open to both Mainline and Rouge, and it is NOT specific to PY, any service information is appreciated.

If you had your break shortened, cancelled or had to adjust service to have your break we need to hear from you. The information you provide will do a great deal to tip the scales and show how the service expectations imposed upon us must lead us to a new vision and to positive change. We look forward to hearing from you and to receiving your responses to our survey.

In Solidarity,

Notice of Upcoming Election Component Trustee Position 3-Year Term

Lisa Raymond on January 29, 2020

In accordance with Appendix “B” of the Air Canada Component Bylaws, anyone wishing to be nominated for the available Component Trustee position should adhere to the following information:

– Members who wish to be nominated for the available Component Trustee position shall file nomination papers and a completed Oath of Nomination form (Article B.6.1)

– Candidates shall disclose their full name and intended position clearly on the nomination papers prior to soliciting signatures. (Article B.6.2)

– Nomination forms, as provided by the Component Tabulating Committee, must have at least fifty (50) signatures from eligible voters on the Membership List. (Article B.6.3)

– The Oath of Nomination form (Appendix “F”) must be completed in its entirety in order to be accepted by the Tabulating Committee. (Article B.6.4)

NOTE: For interested candidates, a complete instruction package with Nomination Sheets and the Oath of Nomination will be available on the Air Canada Component website www.accomponent.ca, as well as by request from your Local office, or by clicking HERE. It is recommended that you read the complete instruction package.

DEADLINE: Completed original Nomination Sheets and the Oath of Nomination must be received no later than, March 4, 2020 at 16:00 EST at the following address:

AIR CANADA COMPONENT TABULATING COMMITTEE
25 BELFIELD ROAD
ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO
M9W 1E8

Nomination Sheets and the Oath of Nomination received after March 4, 2020 at 16:00 EST will NOT be accepted. The Tabulating Committee recommends sending your documentation by registered mail to ensure timely delivery and receipt.

In Solidarity,

Your Component Tabulating Committee

Coronavirus Update 3

Lisa Raymond on January 27, 2020

In our continued efforts to inform you about the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus please note the following updates:

AC Employee Town Hall

The company will be holding a call-in event with Sam Elfassy, VP, Safety, Dr. Jim Chung, Chief Medical Officer, as well as it’s third-party consultant in infectious diseases.

Time 16:00 EST 28JAN2020
Call details also available in the AC Life app.
Toll-free (Canada/US): 1-800-898-3989
International dial-in numbers: https://www.confsolutions.ca/ILT?oss=7P1R8008983989
Participant passcode: 5971717#

Union Efforts

Your Component Health & Safety Committee and Executive team continue to take your concerns, comments and questions to the company for follow-up. Please keep writing to us at contact@accomponent.ca and also filing a health and safety complaint with the company when appropriate (ACAeronet > safety > submit a report/SIMS at mainline or in AQD at Rouge). This is very important as it enters the concern into the company’s health & safety database and stats used by both management and your health and safety committees.

The Air Canada Component is also organizing an all-AC-union safety call to discuss this issue with the other departments that you may interact with on a daily basis at work. We’re all in this together and communication and sharing of information and experiences is key to best representing you.

Company Measures

A reminder that extra masks, gloves and anti-septic wipes are boarded on all flights to Mainland China. Provisions are double-catered out of Canada so please keep this in mind out of consideration for the return crew. Regular allotment of Masks, gloves and wipes are boarded on all other flights. This is being assessed by the company on a daily basis and may change if necessary.
Extra masks and small bottles of alcohol-based hand sanitizer are provisioned in the crew centres.
Regardless of destination, you can use your company provided PPE (gloves, masks), or your own mask without fear of discipline in all classes of service. (see CUPE fact sheet on respiratory protection)
The Union has been informed that should a passenger be found to have the Wuhan Coronavirus, the Public Health Agency of Canada will notify the company, and any affected employees will be promptly advised.
If you have concerns about flying to mainland China, inform crew scheduling or speak to a manager. The scheduler may transfer you to a manager. The company has been accommodating employees. This currently extends only to flights to/from mainland China.
If you have concerns about flying to another destination, we encourage you to speak to a safety manager (or ask crew scheduling to put you in touch with one) and explain your worries. Should accommodation not be offered, know that every employee always retains their individual right to refuse dangerous work as outlined at the end of Chapter 2 in your FAM/PUB. The Union also has a bulletin you can download by emailing rtr@accomponent.ca .

PPE

While it is the employer’s responsibility to educate, train and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to its employees, in light of the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus, the Union would like to remind you of certain basic principles that we all sometimes forget.

Avoiding these mistakes can spell the difference between your PPE actually protecting you or simply becoming a false sense of security.

Gloves:

The wearing of gloves does not relieve the need for proper hand hygiene.
You should wash your hands prior to wearing, and definitely after removal with water and soap. You may use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if this is not possible.
Used gloves should be treated as contaminated: DO NOT touch other surfaces or equipment with them.
Once used ensure proper removal and wash your hands with water and soap or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.