The time is now!
We are now working through the conciliation phase as you know. The conciliators are doing what they are tasked to do. Both parties must be willing and engaged in the process for it to work. We have scheduled a further 3 weeks of meetings this month in conciliation. Pension discussions will be part of these meetings, along with what we believe to be the monetary pieces required to secure a solid deal to ratify. Your Bargaining Committee will schedule Zoom calls to provide updates on what the path forward looks like once we have completed this process and have a solid update for you. We know bidding has taken place for July and will have August dates planned to ensure there is time to bid for one of them off. The Zoom calls will be for updates on where we are at in the process, hurdles we are up against and next steps.
Keep in mind that negotiations are a dynamic process and can change quickly. Regardless of the direction we are heading we know that you are committed and supportive of our goal to present to you an industry leading Tentative Agreement. We have been frustrated by the slow progress that was being made. We have continually shown up and put in the work to ensure we are focused on your needs going forward, keeping in mind that unpaid work, wages and pensions are key in securing a deal. Unfortunately, we know that past behaviour is a strong indicator of future behavior, but will keep pushing forward.
We’ve had enough of the waiting. We know you have too.
Since we opened negotiations, we have shown up prepared, united, and ready to fight for the improvements we deserve.
We’re here to say:
No more delays. No more disrespect. No more waiting.
Every day, our members face difficult conditions:
- Smoke in the cabin. Onboard Vigilance.
- Medical crises and in-flight emergencies.
- Aggressive passengers and onboard deaths.
- Turbulence
- Fatigue, unpredictable schedules, and constant change.
We don’t flinch. We step up—again and again.
We are safety professionals, first responders, caregivers, and customer service experts, all in one.
Meanwhile, executives reward themselves with bonuses, the Company brags about profits, and we are expected to do more with less.
Thousands of you responded to our survey. Your message was loud and clear:
- Unpaid work? Unacceptable.
- Low wages? Not anymore.
- Fatigue and burnout? No more brushing it aside.
- Disrespect? We see it. We feel it. We’re done with it.
We are not bargaining for scraps. We are fighting for what is ours. Our fair share — and we won’t apologize for demanding more.
This Is Our Moment!
We are not just employees — we are the face of Air Canada.
We spend the most time with passengers. We protect lives in the air. We bring people home.
We support this Company on our shoulders — and it’s time to be treated accordingly.
We are working on a Podcast to bring you up to speed, on how to prepare in the event we need to move forward with a Strike Vote or Job Action. We have been clear, we want a deal, however we will do whatever is needed to get the strongest deal.
Striking is never a first choice, nor something your Union takes lightly. While our voices have felt unheard for far too long, should striking become necessary, we must be prepared.
Standing together is our strength and your solidarity is what gives us power. With that in mind, we’d like to introduce you to the point of contact for your Local Strike Committee. All Local executive have completed Strike training and this is the next step in the process.
Please reach out to your Local Strike Committee (contacts and emails listed below for each Local) should you have any questions or concerns leading up to this possibility. For those members interested in participating in a more active role, please also reach out to the below email for your Local for more information.
Local Strike Committee Contacts
Local 4091 – YUL:
Jessica Matte greve.strike4091@gmail.com
Local 4092 – YYZ:
Larry Roy strike@local4092.ca
Local 4094 – YVR:
Oliver Cooper strike@local4094.ca
Local 4095 – YYC:
Daylen Mitansky & Brittany Thomas strike@local4095.ca
Local 4098 – Rouge:
Courtney Kenny strike@cupe4098.ca
Thank you for your continued support and solidarity.