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

Day of Mourning 2019

Dear members, In 2017, nearly 1,000 work-related deaths were recorded by government agencies. Every year, countless others suffer injury or illness because of their working conditions. Since April 28, 2018, CUPE has lost six members to workplace related fatalities: Xiaochun Luo, CUPE Local 500, Manitoba Rémy Brault, CUPE Local 4400, Ontario Sheldon Hackl, CUPE Local …

Voluntary Training at Air Canada Mainline and Air Canada Rouge

As many members may be aware, Air Canada Rouge is offering voluntary lead coaching sessions, which is a form of additional training that focuses on the lead flight attendant role.  It is the Union’s position that any training should be paid.  Air Canada Rouge has chosen to not pay our members for this additional training. …

New 24/7 Component Email

On Friday, April 12, 2019, your Component Officers will be launching a new 24/7 email address: 247@accomponent.ca This account will be monitored by your Component Officers in the evenings, on weekends, and on holidays.  We want to ensure that there is coverage during the times that your Local Office is closed. The purpose of this 24/7 email account is to …

Component Secretary-Treasurer’s Report – April 2019

Dear Members, I have just completed my second month in office and thought it was time to provide an update on the financial affairs of the Union. It has been a very busy two months being brought up to speed on many issues and getting comfortable in my new role. I am excited for the …

Component Secretary-Treasurer's Report – April 2019

Dear Members, I have just completed my second month in office and thought it was time to provide an update on the financial affairs of the Union. It has been a very busy two months being brought up to speed on many issues and getting comfortable in my new role. I am excited for the …