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

A Message From Your President

Here are some updates on important issues at the forefront your Union is working with Labour Relations.   A220 Galley Mock-Up Visit We are still waiting on a date for our New Aircraft and Health & Safety Committees to review the A220 galley mock-up.  We anticipate it to be around the end of July 2019. …

A Message From The Council Of Unions – 2009 Share Trust Agreement Update #1

The attached information and update regarding the Share Trust is being provided to CUPE members via a joint communication by the Council of Unions.

The Council of Unions was established to represent the interests of the unionized employees of Air Canada during a turbulent time that included pension insolvency. Leaders from each of Air Canada’s unions – the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA); Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA); Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Air Canada Component; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW); and Unifor – meet to discuss issues of common concern, including the Share Trust. Together we represent nearly 29,000 unionized employees of Air Canada.

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Bargaining Committee Update #3

Your Bargaining Committee met this week to continue preparing for bargaining, and also discussed the possibility of an acquisition of Air Transat. On Tuesday of this week our legal counsel provided a letter to the company requesting for bargaining to commence the week of July 8th, 2019 to allow for the 30-day Exclusivity Agreement with …

A Message From Your President

Air Transat The Union has been inundated with emails asking what will happen with the possibility of Air Transat being acquired by Air Canada.  Until we have anything confirmed by Air Canada, this is not something that we can comment on as there are multiple scenarios that could take us forward.  You have our sincere …

An Update From Your Component President

International Flight Attendant Day Your Air Canada Component Executive has some great things planned for May 31, 2019.  This is the day that flight attendants around the globe celebrate!  Please stay tuned for more information about what will be taking place at your home base through your Local Union. B737 Update We have had members …