Lisa Raymond, Author at AC Component

Happy Holidays!

Lisa Raymond on December 24, 2019

We want to take the time this holiday season to let you know that what you do matters. The personal sacrifices that each and every one of our members makes during the holiday season should not go unnoticed. All of the times that you are away from family and take time from your lives to get travellers safely from one place to another to be with their loved ones is meaningful but difficult work. While everyone else is with their family and friends it is our members who are getting them there.

We want you to know that we are all here for you. If you have concerns or questions we encourage you to reach out to your local officers who are knowledgeable and can give you advice and guidance. You can find their contact information HERE.

If you have an urgent issue that requires immediate assistance you can reach out to our 24/7 email at 247@accomponent.ca.

Wherever your travels may take you this holiday season, we want to wish you all the very best during this joyous time of year.

In solidarity,

Unreasonable Service Level Increases – New Grievance Filed

Lisa Raymond on December 19, 2019

As a follow up to our last bulletin issued about workload increases on November 15, 2019 (click HERE to view), and after receiving reports from concerned members about the recent announcements of further increased service levels, the Union has filed a policy grievance (click HERE to view).

We are at work first and foremost to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Any time our workload is increased without a corresponding increase in crew complement, our ability to safely complete our tasks is invariably affected. Because we all take pride in the service we provide, there is a natural tendency to try to get the job done despite the challenging conditions.

We would like to remind you that the extra effort should never come at the expense of our safety responsibilities. Many an accident/incident investigation has concluded that the crew member should have “exercised more caution” when carrying out his or her duties. The fact is that if you are rushing your duties and injure yourself or someone else, you will be held accountable. Service guidelines should never be ignored, but safety must always come first.

Remember to work at a comfortable pace, always take your full contractual crew rest entitlements, and make sure to eat and stay hydrated.

If any portions of service cannot be completed, the Service Director should be filing the required report.

We need your assistance in gathering evidence for our recently filed grievance. Please send your detailed statements to i.jovic@accomponent.ca and also remember to always fill out health and safety complaints (H&S Concern forms/e-reports) if you notice any safety concerns as a result of these new service increases.

In solidarity,

Updated Contract Guide

Lisa Raymond on December 19, 2019

In the interest of keeping you informed, and ensuring that you have the tools that you need, we are providing you with an updated copy of the Contract Guide, which we hope will serve as a resource for you as we enter into the winter months.

See the Contract Guide in English HERE and in French HERE.

You may wish to download a copy of this guide to your mobile phone, so that it becomes a handy tool that you do not need WiFi to access.

In solidarity,

LOU 51 – 767 Crew Seats January 2020 Block Month

Lisa Raymond on December 18, 2019

(This applies to Air Canada Mainline only)
For the block month of January 2020, the following flights fall under LOU 51 and are scheduled for a B767 aircraft. They will have 2 (two) dedicated crew rest seats when operating on B767 non-crew bunk equipped aircraft:

– AC825 AMS-YYZ
– AC837 MAD-YYZ

The following flights are not scheduled to operate with a B767 aircraft for the month of January 2020 but have in the past. If there is an aircraft substitution and they are scheduled with a B767 aircraft the provisions of LOU 51 would apply:

– AC809 CMN-YUL
– AC829 LYS-YUL
– AC894 YYZ-MXP
– AC895 MXP-YYZ

What if these flights operate on A330 or B777/787 aircrafts?
LOU 51 is specific to the 767 (non-crew bunk) aircraft, and not applicable to the A330 or B777/787. The A330 aircraft has the comfort jumpseats, and the B777/787 has crew bunks that may be used for crew rest/break purposes.

***Please note that TAP A330 aircraft are not equipped with high comfort jumpseats and curtains. Crew may take their rest in “last sold seats” if available as per LOU 28. The Component has filed a grievance on this matter, CHQ-19-34 (Click HERE to view the bulletin and click HERE to view the grievance) If you do operate on a TAP A330, and are not afforded crew rest, please send in a copy of the PIL, showing loads, date, FIN and routing so we can forward it to the Component.

In Solidarity,

Component Crew Rest Committee

Notice of Upcoming Election Component Trustee Position 3-Year Term

Lisa Raymond on December 17, 2019

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, January 20, 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 January 20, 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

Happy Holidays!

Unreasonable Service Level Increases – New Grievance Filed

Updated Contract Guide

LOU 51 – 767 Crew Seats January 2020 Block Month

Notice of Upcoming Election Component Trustee Position 3-Year Term

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