We are currently seeing a discrepancy in how vacation is being displayed in PBS. The correct information is being displayed in Globe.
Until the vacation display issue is rectified, please refer to the information in Globe when bidding in PBS for the November block month.
In accordance with Appendix “B” of the Air Canada Component Bylaws, anyone wishing to be nominated for the available Component Trustee position should adhere to the following information:
A Trustee election shall be held every year in January, last a minimum of ten (10) days and close at 12:00 noon EST on the final day of voting (Article B.5.1). If an election is necessary to fill this position, it will begin on January 7, 2022 at 9 am EST, and will end on January 21, 2022 at 12 pm EST
Members who wish to be nominated for the available Component Trustee position shall file nomination papers and a completed Oath of Nomination form, to be received by the Chairperson of the Component Tabulating Committee by November 15th in the calendar year preceding the Component Officer Elections. (Article B.6.1)
Candidates shall disclose their full name and intended position clearly on the nomination papers prior to soliciting signatures. (Article B.6.2)
Nomination forms, as provided by the Component Tabulating Committee, must have at least fifty (50) signatures from eligible voters on the Membership List. (Article B.6.3)
The Oath of Nomination form (Appendix “F”) must be completed in its entirety in order to be accepted by the Tabulating Committee. (Article B.6.4)
* IMPORTANT: Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, and on an exceptional basis, the Component Tabulating Committee will accept electronic signatures on nomination forms for the vacant Component Trustee position. An electronic signature must be the member’s actual signature and not simply the member’s name typed onto the nomination form. This will allow for members not actively in the workplace to nominate a candidate for a delegate position. The nomination form must be filled out in its entirety by the candidate, signed off and dated prior to scanning for electronically received signatures. We are doing this to ensure all members have an opportunity to run, as well as ensure all members have an opportunity to collect signatures, with the COVID pandemic in place, many of you are not able to access your work sites or Union offices due to not having a RAIC.
NOTE: For interested candidates, a complete instruction package with nomination sheets will be available on the Air Canada Component website www.accomponent.ca, as well as by request from your Local office, or by clicking HERE. It is recommended that you read the complete instruction package.
DEADLINE: Completed original nomination sheets must be received no later than, November 15, 2021 at 16:00 EST at the following address:
AIR CANADA COMPONENT TABULATING COMMITTEE
25 BELFIELD ROAD
ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO M9W 1E8
Nomination sheets received after November 15, 2021 at 16:00 EST will NOT be accepted. The Tabulating Committee recommends sending your documentation by registered mail to ensure timely delivery and receipt.
In Solidarity,
Your Component Tabulating Committee
Please see the staffing updates below:
Updated Seniority List
Your Union has updated the seniority list with the most recent recalls and retirements using information provided by Air Canada. Please remember that your seniority number will not change, only your ranking is updated on the list as members resign and retire.
*** Please note there may be errors or omissions, if you are aware of any please contact your union. You will also note that those members on leaves but senior enough to avoid layoff will be coded as Active. ***
Click HERE for an Updated Seniority List as of the October 2021 Block Month.
Retirements
In addition, please see the current retirement numbers below, including the ERIP retirements. You can also view full details over the past three years by clicking HERE.
In solidarity,
The Union is happy to announce that the Company has just advised us that there will be 431 recall notices going out shortly for Cabin Crew positions at Air Canada Mainline. There will be no recalls to Rouge at this time.
Based on the composition of those next on the seniority list to be recalled, anyone from the Rouge Montreal (YMQ) base recalled in this group will be offered positions at the Mainline Montreal (YUL) base and anyone from the Rouge (YTO) base will be offered positions at the Mainline Toronto (YYZ) base. Rouge members may decline this recall as it is not to their point of layoff. In addition, you will be required to return to your point of layoff (Rouge) when there is a vacancy in the future. Mainline members will be recalled to their point of layoff.
The recalls to Mainline will take effect on October 21, 2021 for Mainline members and October 28, 2021 for Rouge members. You must accept your recall within 7 days, and if applicable decline your recall within 14 days. The most junior member being offered a recall has a 2021 seniority of 39820.
All members being recalled will be notified via registered letter. Please note that due to COVID-19, there may be some delays in these letters reaching you. To compensate for this the Company will also be advising all those recalled via Company email and a courtesy phone call. Please check your recall notice for more details. To ensure delivery of your recall response we suggest using your Air Canada email account.
As a reminder the Collective Agreement says the following about recalls:
17.16.02 An employee on laid-off status shall be notified by the applicable company, of the first available assignment either at Air Canada Mainline or at Air Canada Rouge to which his/her seniority entitles him. Failure to advise the applicable company within seven (7) calendar days of the registered postmark date of his/her desire to be considered for the assignment shall disqualify him for the assignment.
Recall notice shall be sent by registered mail to the last address filed with the company.
The Company will reach out to you via registered letter to the last address you have listed with the employer. You have 7 calendar days to reply to the employer if you intend on accepting your recall, from the date the letter was post marked. We have been advised that the letters will go out today, October 7, 2021.
Do I have to accept a position back to my home base? Can I decline the recall coming back to where I was laid off from?
As per Article 17.16.04 the following is applicable:
17.16.04 If the employee is notified of a permanent assignment at the point of layoff, s/he must accept, and report for duty within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date notice was sent. An acceptance of permanent assignment at other than the point of layoff shall be optional for the individual concerned; however, should s/he accept, s/he shall report for duty within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of registered postmark. This time limit may be extended by Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge, as applicable, under extenuating circumstances.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for clarity on the process or any concerns that you may have.
In solidarity,
PBS Training Bid
*The information in this bulletin is subject to change*
Please note that all Annual Requalification Training (ART) for the November block month will be postponed. Details to follow in official training bulletin.
