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Binding Arbitration

merileepirri on June 28, 2024

As you may have seen on the news, the federal labour Minister Seamus O’Regan directed the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to impose final binding arbitration on negotiations between WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). This effectively removed the right of the Westjet mechanics to engage in a legal strike to secure their first collective agreement.

As we currently understand the situation, this action was taken under the provision of the Labour Code Division V, part 80, that allows the CIRB to impose binding arbitration under certain conditions to settle a first collective agreement. This provision only applies to a newly created union/association negotiating its first contract and therefore would not apply to us.  For example, Air Transat members recently negotiated a renewed collective agreement without interference from the government or the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB).

Rest assured that your Bargaining Team’s resolve is to fairly and freely negotiate our next collective agreement and achieve gains that will benefit all members remains unwavering. But we also know that often the only way that unions win real improvements to wages and working conditions is through worker power – including the power to strike when necessary.

The stronger we are as a union, the more members we have involved in directly supporting the bargaining process, the better positioned we’ll be to deal with any attempts to interfere with our right to engage in free and fair collective bargaining.

The most important steps you can take right now to build worker power and support the fight for a fair deal at the bargaining table are:

  • Come out the Bargaining Roadshows to learn about the bargaining process and your union’s plan for negotiations
  • Join the Mobilization & Engagement Committee as a mobilizer to help get your co-workers organized and involved
  • Wear your Union Pin

In Solidarity,

Eric Marchand
Beth Valenzuela
Shanyn Elliott

Co-Chairs, Mobilization & Engagement Committee

2025 Bargaining Survey

merileepirri on June 7, 2024

Your Air Canada Component Executive is happy to announce that your 2025 Bargaining Survey will be sent out shortly.

You will be receiving an email shortly with the link to fill out your survey. It can be completed on a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

If you do not receive the email, have not registered your email address with us at the Air Canada Component, or have questions about accessing the survey etc., please do not hesitate to reach out to us at contact@accomponent.ca.

This survey is the first part in engaging you to ensure your Bargaining Committee is prepared with your proposals when we meet with the employer in 2025.  The survey is universal and for all members at both Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge.  Once your filled out survey is received, and the survey portal closes, we will be able to evaluate the survey by viewing the replies from Mainline or Rouge, and will also be able to narrow it down base specifically if we want a more in-depth look at how members responded.

Please note the survey is completely confidential, and your name will not be attached to the survey you fill out.  You will also note in the survey there will be upcoming road shows, that will be done in person. All members from any base, Mainline/Rouge are welcome to attend any session. Any questions can be raised, as well as items you feel were not included in the survey that are important to you can be discussed during the road shows.

This will be a historic round, and there will be many items we will want to address, your effort in completing the survey, and attending the road shows where you can build on the success of this round of negotiations.

The Weekly Dispatch – Who Reports?

merileepirri on May 31, 2024

Many people seem to be under the impression that it falls solely upon the In-Charge or the Captain to file reports for incidents on behalf of the entire crew, including but not limited to disruptive passengers.

Don’t assume that someone else has reported an incident that affects your health and safety or that of your colleagues.

Don’t assume that someone else’s report captures your specific experience, concerns and observations related to an incident. These might be crucial to avoiding repeat events!

Under SMS and the Canada Labour Code Part II, it is every employee’s responsibility to report matters of health and safety to the company. The company has a safety and reporting policy that is non-punitive,  except for cases of unlawfulness, gross negligence and willful intent (see your manual chapter 1).

Remember that at ML, your employee health and safety representatives are only copied on health and safety complaints and workplace injury illness e-reports. Other reports (CAB, DPAX etc…), may be provided but will be heavily de-identified, preventing any follow-up with you, the worker.

The SIMS/AQD reporting system can be accessed:

  • Via the in-charge iPad AQD app (ML) – Ensure to identify who the actual reporter is in your report.
  • By going to sims.aircanada.ca on any computer (ML)
  • The e-reporting app (ML): ePub>Admin. Procedures>Cabin Mobility>iMenu>eReporting app
  • By going to Aeronet>Safety>To submit a safety or security report (ML) or Aeronet> AQD portal  (Rouge)

The web-based system is often not compatible with mobile browsers. You should contact your base health and safety manager should you require further assistance, and never hesitate to reach out to the Union who can facilitate this connection.

Passport Holder Outreach Campaign

merileepirri on May 31, 2024

Find it hard to remember how to contact the Union? Your Union Health and Safety Committee has taken note. We’re pleased to introduce an easy way to keep our contact information on hand using a tool you bring to work every day: your passport!

The Air Canada Component of CUPE passport cover is slim, water-resistant, and tear-resistant. It also blocks RFID signals.

We hope that you will enjoy this useful tool and use it to engage with the Union.

Here’s how to get a passport holder:
• We’ll be out and about in the airports handing them out to crews.
• Stop by your Union Local and Health and Safety offices to say hi!

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