We now have more information to share regarding those that applied for the early retirement incentive program. The good news is that all 428 applications were approved by Air Canada.

Please see the breakdown below by base, classification, and retirement date:

Please note that those retiring June 1, 2021 will be removed from PBS prior to awards being run for the June 2021 block month.

We once again send best wishes to those that have chosen to retire. We hope you can now step back and appreciate how far you have come over your career with Air Canada. We know how difficult this decision was for many and hope you can take the next few weeks to enjoy your last flights and take some time to look forward to your retirement.

In solidarity,

We have just been officially advised of the number of ERIP applications and committed to sharing the numbers with you. We will provide a more detailed update next week. Please see below:

Total Retirements: 429
YUL – 77
YYZ – 205
YYC – 34
YVR – 113

In solidarity,

Please see the below staffing updates:

Off-Duty Status
All members who are on Off-Duty Status (ODS) for the current May block month due to the cancellation of flights to Delhi will be active for June 2021 block month. Please ensure you submit a bid through PBS.

With the return of members from 12-month SPLOAs and RBPs and the conversion of the ODS members to active status we are not expecting any recalls for the June 2021 block month at this time.

Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP)
The ERIP application closed last night and we expect to receive the results early next week. We will share the results with you once we receive them. Based on the number of retirement posts shared on social media over the past few days, we are expecting significant uptake. We wish all members who have chosen to retire early all the best in retirement. You will be missed!

Updated Seniority List
Your Union has updated the seniority list with the most recent recalls and retirements using information provided by Air Canada.

The Union was made aware of many duplications of members on the recently posted list.  This has been corrected by Air Canada, and has been reposted on the portal.

*** 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 May 2021 Block Month.

Retirements 
In addition, please see the current retirement numbers below.  You can also view full details over the past three years by clicking HERE.

In solidarity,

The Union is pleased to report that we were able to reach a mediated settlement with the employer regarding CHQ-20-13, with the assistance of our Chief Arbitrator William Kaplan on May 7, 2021.  The grievance was related to the wage rate paid to Service Directors while temporarily recalled to Rouge. The agreement will only be in place for layoffs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and while there are Mainline Flight Attendants and Service Directors that have been recalled to and are operating at Rouge. To view the full agreement, CLICK HERE.

Highlights of the agreement are as follows:
– For the duration of this agreement, Article 17.04.06 will be applied as follows: “If recall is to a different Air Canada Mainline base, a transferred Cabin Crew Member may decline the transfer.” This is a very important point because normally,  if you decline transfer to a different mainline base (not your base at point of layoff) and choose to remain at Rouge, you would no longer be entitled to receive the Mainline wage and benefits and would be placed on the Rouge wage grid and receive Rouge benefits. This adjustment will provide certainty to those members that accept a recall to Rouge, as you will not be faced with a decision between moving to a new mainline base or taking a significant wage cut should the recall be to a different Mainline base.

– Mainline Service Directors operating as a Lead Flight Attendant on a Rouge flight will be paid the Mainline Service Director hourly rate of pay for the applicable type of aircraft, for that flight;

– Mainline Service Directors operating as a Flight Attendant on a Rouge flight will be paid the Mainline Flight Attendant hourly rate of pay (based on years of service), for that flight;

– Mainline Flight Attendants operating as a Lead Flight Attendant on a Rouge flight will be paid the Mainline Flight Attendant hourly rate of pay (based on years of service), plus the 15% Rouge Lead Flight Attendant premium, for that flight; and

– Mainline Flight Attendants operating as a Flight Attendant on a Rouge flight will be paid the Mainline Flight Attendant hourly rate of pay (based on years of service), for that flight.

– Mainline cabin personnel who were recalled to Rouge from October 2020 to date who have not been paid in accordance with what was agreed to above,  shall be paid a lump sum payment in accordance with the above for all hours worked during that time.

– The Commuter Policy (Letter of Understanding 47) shall apply to the Mainline Flight Attendants and Service Directors that have been recalled to and are operating at Rouge. This will provide some protection for our members in our Western bases should they choose to accept a recall to Rouge.

– Mainline Flight Attendants and Service Directors that have been recalled to and are operating at Rouge may make a one-time election to forgo the $100 Work Allowance referred to in L55.09.04 and instead:
a.) have Air Canada pay for a monthly parking pass at the Mainline Flight Attendant’s or Service Director’s Mainline base;
b.) remain eligible for the footwear allowance referred to in Article 7.03.04;
c.) remain eligible for the cleaning allowance referred to in Article 7.03.03; and
d.) remain eligible for the passport reimbursement referred to in Article 7.06,

The Union is very happy that it has been able to attain certainty for Mainline members who accept recall to Rouge regarding their Mainline wage and benefit entitlements while this agreement remains in force.

In solidarity,