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EAP Update – October 2026

merileepirri on October 1, 2026

October brings us into a month with several meaningful reminders about the many different ways people may be carrying things we cannot always see.

This month, we recognize ADHD Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 5–11, and World Mental Health Day on October 10. Together, these dates give us an opportunity to speak more openly about mental health, neurodiversity, and the importance of creating space for different ways of thinking, coping, processing, and moving through the world.

We also want to hold space this month for members who have been affected by pregnancy and infant loss, as we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15. This kind of grief can be deeply personal, often quiet, and sometimes carried in silence. To anyone who has experienced this loss, or who is supporting someone who has, please know that you are not forgotten.

On October 18, we also recognize World Menopause Day, an important opportunity to continue conversations around perimenopause, menopause, wellness, and the very real impact these experiences can have on mental health, sleep, energy, and day-to-day functioning.

As we move through October, we encourage you to check in with yourself — honestly and without judgment. Notice where you are feeling strong, where you are feeling stretched, and where you may need support. As always, your EAP Committee is available to provide confidential peer support around the clock for a membership that works around the clock. Wherever you are at, you matter to us, and you never have to hesitate to reach out.

English:

Click here to view our full EAP Update for the month of October 2026

French:

Cliquez ici pour consulter la mise à jour du PAE pour le mois de octobre 2026

CHQ-rouge-26-40 Violation of Article L55.20.03

merileepirri on September 30, 2026

The Union has been raising issues in regard to how performance meetings are generated, and what information is supplied.

The Collective Agreement clearly states:

“…If practicable, the Company shall provide the Employee with reasonable prior notice of the interview in writing informing the Employee of the alleged misdemeanour(s) and of his or her right to have a Union representative present…”

The Union has previously filed a grievance on the Air Canada Mainline side and now has a practice in place where the information required in the meeting letters will be present, we thought the same could move over to the Rouge side but have now been placed in the position to file a grievance.

The reality is that when the Company is calling you in for a meeting around performance, they are well aware what the “misdemeanour” is, the same applies for attendance related issues, if they are calling you in for attendance issues, they need to advise dates, issues etc.  Stating “overall attendance” with nothing further leaves one to wonder what they are concerned with noting, especially if they want to discuss specifics.

You can click here to see a copy of the grievance filed today (CLICK HERE).

Calling All Interested Members: Airline Division of CUPE Health & Safety Conference

merileepirri on September 29, 2026

Are you passionate about your mental and physical health and safety at work? Do you have questions about what your health and safety representatives do? Want to learn more about key issues impacting cabin crew in Canada?

JOIN US!

For Information about the conference click HERE English
Vous trouverez des informations sur la conférence en cliquant ICI français .

Cost:

  • The registration fee for members from Air Canada Component of CUPE is covered by the Union under the Component Education budget. Ensure to select “CUPE AC (incl Rouge)”.
  • Flight releases for the one-day event will not be covered, please bid accordingly.

For members from out-of-town:

  • Members attending from out of town can request hotel accommodation to be covered.  To do this, please advise where you are coming in from and send your request to c.smith@accomponent.ca . You will receive an email back confirming approval.
  • Members attending will be eligible to claim per diems as per the collective agreement.  You will need to keep flight boarding passes (or screenshots of the digital pass) for processing applicable expenses. This will be done through an expense form to be received /completed on the day of the event.
  • Pass travel charges will be claimable for reimbursement.

This is something the Union is undertaking for members to better understand the behind-the-scenes work done by Health and Safety, as well as share, discuss and work through current safety challenges we all face on the job.

Trip Trade Committee Update

merileepirri on September 8, 2026

We would like to give you an update on the Trip Trade Committee, as well as an update to those Service Directors flying as Flight Attendants.

As many of you are aware, this month we have some Service Directors flying as Flight Attendants. We have been advised by the Company that the trip trade system is not equipped to deal with this group for trip trades. For those of you attempting to do trades the Company has advised you can reach out to Karen Glover (karen.glover@aircanada.ca). She will be able to action the trades manually in the system. Please copy both crew members on the email so she has visibility and confirmation. Karen is available Monday to Friday. For last minute weekend trades Christopher Craig is available (christopher.craig@aircanada.ca). A minimum of 24 hours is necessary to action these trades.

We also wanted to give an update to where the Trip Trade Committee is at post survey to the members.  Your Trip Trade Committee met with Company representatives in August. We brought forward many of your ideas and concerns and were met with very positive responses. The Trip Trade committee will be meeting with ACCEX later this month to discuss how possible changes could affect the membership and Collective Agreement. From there, we will reach out to you on next steps.

Any changes to work rules, Collective Agreement processes or SOP’s surrounding trip trade will need to be agreed to by the membership.  This can take time to action and work out any details, as we are in the very early stages, much more information will come prior to that stage.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or feedback.

In Solidarity,

Your Component Trip Trade Committee

EAP Update – September 2026

merileepirri on September 1, 2026

September always feels like a turning of the page.

Even for those of us who are long past school schedules, there is something about this month that still carries that “fresh notebook” feeling. New routines, new goals, a little more structure, and a chance to reset after the fullness of summer.

For our flying community, September can also bring its own kind of shift. Summer flying begins to settle, families return to familiar rhythms, and many of us start looking ahead to what the next season will ask of us, personally, professionally, and emotionally.

This month’s bulletin focuses on awareness, support, and the importance of meaningful connection. We recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, a reminder that honest conversations, early support, and checking in on one another can truly matter. September is also Recovery Month, giving us an opportunity to celebrate healing, reduce stigma, and honour the many different paths people take toward wellness. On September 30, we also observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day, a time for reflection, learning, and remembrance.

As we step into September, may this month feel like an invitation to begin again — with compassion, curiosity, and care for ourselves and one another.

Click here to view our full EAP Update for the month of September 2026