days until our Collective Agreement expires, we are preparing, we are united and we will make change.

Crew Rest Flash Bulletin – June 2019 – Long Range Flights

(This applies to Air Canada Mainline only) This bulletin is to clarify a few rules applicable to long range flights,  namely Article B14, LOU18, LOU22A, and LOU22B. ● Once bidding is closed, the Company cannot for any reason change the designated article/LOU ● The designation of a pairing as B14, LOU18, LOU22A, or LOU22B is based …

Reserve Preselect Removals – Settlement Reached

We are happy to advise that the Union was able to reach an agreement with Air Canada about preselects and when they can be removed.  Please click HERE to view the settlement. The agreement involved a grievance filed for a reserve flight attendant who was awarded a preselect overseas pairing which was removed and given to someone on …

Bargaining Committee Update #4

In our last update, on May 24, 2019, we advised that the Union’s legal counsel had sent a letter to Air Canada requesting the postponement of negotiations, until the 30-day Exclusivity Agreement with Air Transat expires. Since then, the Company has replied to our request and have agreed to postpone negotiations until August or September …

A Message From Your President

Here are some updates on important issues at the forefront your Union is working with Labour Relations.   A220 Galley Mock-Up Visit We are still waiting on a date for our New Aircraft and Health & Safety Committees to review the A220 galley mock-up.  We anticipate it to be around the end of July 2019. …

June 2019 Grievance Committee Update

CHQ-15-07 Denial of B1 Travel Passes The Union has appealed Arbitrator Steinberg’s decision regarding the B1 Passes Policy Grievance (CHQ-15-07) to a Judicial Review.  This will be heard on May 29, 2019. CHQ-16-95 Article 2.04.02.02 (Air Canada rouge Forward Cabin Service) Air Canada is offering a more enhanced onboard service on North American and Overseas Routes …