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

Coming Soon “The Weekly Dispatch”

We imagine that some of you are aware that we have relaunched our mobile app. We encourage you to download the app as it is often the quickest way to receive important information especially as we move closer to bargaining in 2025.  Our unity in big and small ways, will move mountains.

See below for links in the app store:
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.accomponent
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acc-cupe/id6461773860

For some who may not know, we send out bulletins regularly and you can receive them via personal email. If you have not yet subscribed, please write to us at contact@accomponent.ca.

As a part of our communications strategy, we are going to be sending out a weekly information piece. It is designed to be short and informative.  In your busy lives we understand that you may not have a lot of time.  We will send this information in digestible chunks as it may serve you in the future should you need it.  If you have any ideas of what you might like to see in our Weekly Dispatch series, please let us know. There may very well be something important that you have learned from experience that will benefit all members. We look forward to hearing from you. Send us an email to contact@accomponent.ca and we will incorporate your ideas.

Co-Operators Insurance Company – Receive a $20 e-gift card just for quoting

As a member of our group, you’re eligible for preferred rates with Co-operators Group Home and Auto insurance program. You’ll also benefit from exceptional coverage and service, secure access to your policies online, and additional discounts when you bundle Home and Auto.

Call today for a Home or Auto insurance quote and get a $20 e-gift card just for quoting. Hurry, this offer is only valid from November 14, 2023, to December 28, 2023.
  

Click HERE for a PDF version of the flyer in English or click HERE for French.

In solidarity,

ACCEX Virtual Meet & Greet

ACCEX will be holding a virtual meet and greet on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 13:00h EST.

This meet and greet is open for all members to attend, from both Mainline and Rouge. It will be held via Zoom for 1 hour, and registration is required.  Members can submit questions prior to the meet and greet by replying to this email.

We are open to any questions you may have. Your voice matters.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u_sN-8eaT_qpa5TmK7Pzdw#/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

In solidarity,

Your ACCEX

Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day, it is important to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war and peace. This day holds profound significance as we honor the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who have defended our freedom and upheld the values we hold dear.

Let us remember the fallen soldiers who gave their lives so that we may live in a world of peace and freedom. Their sacrifices should never be forgotten, and their stories should inspire us to work towards a future where conflicts are resolved through dialogue and understanding.

On this Remembrance Day, let us express our gratitude to the veterans who have returned home, recognizing the challenges they may face and the strength it takes to rebuild their lives. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their service.

As we observe the moment of silence, let it serve as a powerful moment of reflection, allowing us to connect with the shared history that unites us as a nation. May we use this day to renew our commitment to peace, understanding, and unity, ensuring that the legacy of our veterans lives on in the values we uphold and the actions we take.

Lest we forget.

In solidarity,

Secretary Treasurer Q1 Report – November 2023

Please see below an update regarding the financial affairs of the Component.

Banking and Investments
Our transition to Desjardins has proven to be highly advantageous to our Union.

As of September 2023 we have:

Meridian Bank :

  • $1,252,814 @ 3.45% Maturing on May 6, 2024

Desjardins Credit Union :

  • $3,300,000 @ 5.75% Maturing on August 24, 2024
  • $1,100,000 @ 5.75% Maturing on September 19, 2025

We also have a balance of approximately $1,300,000 in our savings account, earning 5% interest.

To provide context, these investments are currently generating $871.23 per day, equating to an annual yield of $317,999.75.

Statement of Operation

Q1 2023 (July 2023 – September 2023)
Please see below the Unaudited Statement of Operation for 1st quarter of 2023-2024, covering the period between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.

Highest Earner report Q1:
Jul. 2023 – $10,983.33
Aug. 2023 – $9,612.00
Sept. 2023 – $9,938.67

Audits
Our three Component Trustees have completed the 2016-2017 audit. Their report will be published to the membership shortly. Trustees have a few more years to audit. We, the component trustees, along with myself, are diligently working to finalize all remaining years.

Looking forward to meeting all of you in my second-quarter results bulletin,

Happy flying,

Guillaume Leduc
Interim Secretary-Treasurer, Air Canada Component of CUPE