Seniority Lists – Mainline and Rouge
We wanted to let you know that the Company has advised that the Seniority lists will be posted on the portal this week. You can access this from home or on layover at In-Flight Service > Crew Scheduling & Planning > Seniority Numbers.
Seniority Lists – Mainline and Rouge
Please note the following language is applicable to both Mainline and Rouge. We always advise you to take a quick look to ensure your seniority is correct on the published list. If you see an error or omission, please ensure you contact Wesley Lesosky immediately via email at w.lesosky@accomponent.ca so it can be reviewed, the applicable language for this is below:
16.08.04 Prior to February 1st in any year, Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge shall post, at each Air Canada Mainline Cabin Personnel Base and at each Air Canada Rouge Base, a copy of the Flight Attendant and In-Charge seniority lists applicable to Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge indicating the respective seniority of each employee within his/her classification as of January 1st in that year, as well as a copy of the Master Cabin Personnel Seniority List.
16.08.05 Prior to March 1st in that year, an employee may protest, in writing, to Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge (as applicable) any error or omission affecting his/her seniority.
16.08.06 Prior to April 1st, the revised lists indicating any changes resulting from any protest found valid shall be posted.
16.08.07 Prior to May 1st, any employee whose seniority was affected by any change made to the initial seniority list may protest, in writing, to the Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge (as applicable) with a copy to the Component President of the Union.
16.08.08 Prior to June 1st, the final seniority lists, which will be conclusive of Cabin Personnel seniority as of January 1st in that year shall be posted.
In solidarity,
Your ACCEX
Arbitrator Gedalof Award
In October 2023, the Union and Air Canada participated in an interest arbitration before Arbitrator Eli Gedalof to determine the terms of the new Collective Agreement.
On January 23, 2024, Arbitrator Gedalof released his interest arbitration award. We are pleased to report that he awarded two proposals made by the Union and rejected all proposals made by Air Canada, except for a modest change regarding printed bid packages. The new Collective Agreement has a term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.
First, the arbitrator awarded the Union’s proposal requiring Air Canada to provide parking to all Rouge cabin personnel. The new article L55.08.07 of the Collective Agreement will require the following:
L55.08.07 At each home base or airport of the employee’s choosing, the company will provide free and safe parking for each employee. In the event of a change in parking location, the company will consult the union.
Second, the arbitrator awarded the Union’s proposal requiring Air Canada to extend the galley bid position from 777HD aircraft to all widebody aircraft. This will allow members to bid to be awarded or avoid the galley position in economy or business class on all widebody aircraft.
The Union will work with Air Canada to ensure that these changes are implemented as soon as possible.
Further, the arbitrator rejected Air Canada’s proposal to eliminate the Collective Agreement requirement for it to provide printed bid packages but instead agreed to reduce the required number of printed bid packages from 30% of members at a base to 5%.
Finally, the arbitrator rejected several concerning proposals made by Air Canada. The rejected proposals, among others, include eliminating seniority as a service director hiring requirement, weakening monthly maximum limitation (MML) protections, and removing oxygen bottles from crew rest units on long-range 777 flights.
You can read a complete copy of Arbitrator Gedalof’s interest arbitration award HERE.
In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Committee
Updated Contract Guides
Following our Contract Seminars, we wanted to share with you the documents that were utilized in our presentations.
Below you will find links for the PowerPoint presentations for both the Mainline and Rouge seminars.
– Mainline PowerPoint Presentation – English
– Mainline PowerPoint Presentation – French
– Rouge PowerPoint Presentation – English
– Rouge PowerPoint Presentation – French
We have also included links for the updated Contract Guides, which can also be found in the Resources section of the Component website and the App.
– 2023 Mainline Contract Guide – English
– 2023 Mainline Contract Guide – French
– 2023 Rouge Contract Guide – English
– 2023 Rouge Contract Guide – French
In solidarity,
Your ACCEX
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