(This pertains to Mainline members only)
Dear Air Canada Mainline Members,
We are providing an update on the background and the process to follow for missing crew bunk kit items. We would like to remind you of the importance of following the process outlined for each flight leg that you do not have your contractually entitled bunk kits and ask that you be specific about what is missing from the kit. (i.e. one pillowcase and one blanket was missing from all kits boarded).
In this last round of bargaining, there was a change made to the Collective Agreement language. The contents of the crew bunk kits ONLY on LOU 28 (B5) flights states that each kit will contain the following:
- Two (2) clean sheets
- One (1) clean pillowcase
- One (1) clean blanket
- One (1) pillow (boarded separately)
It was brought to our attention by our members that this change was incorrectly applied by the company to B14, L18, and L22 flights which reduced your entitlements. In essence, the company wanted to remove one pillowcase and one blanket from these flights. We want to be clear that there were no representations made at the bargaining table that the changes made to the contents of the crew bunk kits for LOU 28 B5 flights would apply to long range flights (B14, L18, L22).
The Union emailed the Company on October 16, 2025, and asked that this error be rectified immediately and a bulletin to the membership be issued to reflect this correction. The Company wrote back on October 22, 2025, advising that this issue is under review and that they will get back to the Union shortly.
In the meantime, if crew members operating B14, L18, L22 notice that they do not receive two (2) clean sheets, two (2) clean pillowcases, two (2) clean blankets, and one (1) pillow (boarded separately), please see the procedure below to follow:
- SD must call STOC or overseas station manager at least 30 minutes prior to departure to request the missing bunk kit items.
- A CRU Failure Report (ACF623B) must be completed. CF623B can be found in the Globe Briefing Package, the Local office, by downloading it from the portal, the Communication Centre, or by clicking HERE. An In-Flight Service Manager signature is not required.
- Note the description of events (i.e. request for kits was denied ) and list the affected crew members names in the appropriate section
- The report should be scanned and sent to Paola.Campacci@aircanada.ca.
- A paper copy of the report may be submitted to the Communications Coordinator to the attention of Paola Campacci YYZ, ZIP 2222 and provide a copy to your local union office.
If there is no resolution or if you do not receive a response within 3 to 4 weeks, please contact your Local Union office to investigate and initiate an individual/group grievance if required.
Govern yourselves accordingly, in solidarity,
