days until our Collective Agreement expires, we are preparing, we are united and we will make change.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC)

On January 14th, Global Affairs Canada advised that travellers to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) exercise a high degree of caution due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws. To be clear, there has been no recommendation against travel to destinations in the PRC or any of its territories. That said, this …

Mainline / Rouge Reciprocal Jumpseat

I am pleased to announce that our discussions with the Company regarding reciprocal cabin jumpseat use between Air Canada Mainline and Rouge have been successful. The Company is now in discussions with Transport Canada to receive final approvals. Click HERE to read a letter from Air Canada regarding reciprocal jump seat arrangements for Rouge and …

Arbitration Award Re: OBSM Policy Grievances

The union proceeded to arbitration before Chief Arbitrator William Kaplan for these matters starting in July 2018, and the hearings concluded in December 2018.  We are pleased to advise you of the outcome, please click HERE to read the details. The union was largely successful overall, and it appears that the company will have to …

B1 Judicial Review – Update

The B1 Judicial Review (CHQ-15-07) will be heard on Thursday, March 21, 2019, starting at 10:00 am at Osgoode Hall, Courtroom #3, 130 Queen Street West in Toronto. For those that may have forgotten or are new to our CUPE family, your Air Canada Component Executive (ACCEX) elected to appeal the decision of Arbitrator Steinberg, …

Brevet Policy

The Move Me News (December edition) contains a paragraph about brevets,  therefore as a result your Union wanted to take this opportunity to reiterate the interim award issued by Arbitrator Louisa Davie on August 2, 2016, regarding name brevets. Click HERE to view. As per her award, Arbitrator Davie ruled that: Air Canada will maintain its policy of …