BCGEU members at Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam are going on strike Friday May 11 at 8:45am, to fight for fair wages and working conditions. They will be holding a big kick off rally at 1:30pm Friday at 1073 Hartley Avenue in Coquitlam to show their Employer, Great Canadian Casinos (GCC), that all workers deserve to be paid fairly. Please plan to join our President Lori Mayhew with your flags, banners and solidarity support for the rally, or for picket support.
Air Canada charged with Health & Safety Violations in death of IAM Member
Toronto, On – Federal officials have charged Air Canada with a series of health and safety violations in the death of IAM Local Lodge 2323 member Ian Henrey Pervez.
Pervez was killed on April 22, 2016 on the tarmac at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport when the baggage-cart tractor he was driving flipped over, throwing him from the vehicle. Federal officials allege five health and safety violations of Part II of the Canada Labour Code, by the airline contributed to the death of Pervez. Read the Dispatch here…
Airport privatization on hold in the wake of Machinists petition!
Ottawa, ON – On Tuesday April 17th, the IAM petition opposing airport privatization is presented in the House of Commons, then on Friday April 20th, Transport Minister Marc Garneau announces the government will not proceed with airport privatization at this time. Coincidence, perhaps, but there’s no denying we had an impact! Read Dispatch here…
Snag Sheet April 2018
The April issue of the Snag Sheet is now online! read here..
LODGE 764 – Dreams Take Flight” Golf Tournament Ticket Raffle
Local Lodge 764 has purchased four (4) tickets to the 15th Annual Dreams Take Flight Golf Tournament which will be held at the Richmond Country Club on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. The raffle ticket winners will play in the tournament as a foursome. These golf tickets are valued at $225 each and each ticket includes: Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 17 – AIR CANADA STATUTORY HOLIDAY OVERTIME PAY
AIR CANADA STATUTORY HOLIDAY OVERTIME PAY – MEMBERS SCHEDULED TO WORK STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 16 – AIR CANADA LTD TERMINATION ARBITRATION UPDATE
Further to bulletin No. 7 issued on March 2, 2018, please be advised that the first LTD termination arbitration hearing scheduled for April 20, 2018, has been postponed to June 18, 2018. Read Bulletin here…
GENERAL MEETING NOTICE for MAY 9, 2018
DL 140 Bylaws Proposal Amendment, second reading, discussion and
vote.
Local Lodge 764 AC Bargaining Committee Representative nominations:
Tech Ops (1), Airports/Cargo (Customer Service) (1), Clerical (1)
Read Bulletin here… Absentee Ballot attached to bulletin
DL 140 Proposed Bylaws Amendment
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
ARTICLE XI – ELECTORAL PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS
PROPOSED CHANGE (ADDITION):
ARTICLE XI – ELECTORAL PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS
District Bulletin 15 – GENERAL CHAIRPERSON APPOINTMENT SERVICING SECTOR – EASTERN REGION
Further to Bulletin No. 11 issued on March 23, 2018, the Executive Board of Transportation District 140 is pleased to announce the appointment of Bro. Peter Tsoukalas as the Servicing Sector General Chairperson for the Eastern Region
Read Bulletin here…
REMINDER Member Changes in Work Status
Please inform the Shop Committee or the Local Lodge of any changes in your status.
A change in work status may include any of the following:
• Address or telephone contact change
• The decision to Retire
• Notice of layoff (either short or long term)
• Work leaves of any kind (parental, educational, personal, etc.)
• Unpaid medical leaves
• Workplace illness (GDIIP) or injury (WCB)
• Disciplinary suspension (either short or long term)
• The decision to transfer to another station in the system
Day of Mourning – April 28
New Westminster and District Labour Council DAY OF MOURNING For Workers Killed or Injured on the Job.
Saturday April 28, 2018 – 11:00 AM
Westminster Pier Park, New Westminster
NOMINATION & ELECTION NOTICE AIR CANADA NEOGTIATIONS COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Nominations will be called at the May 9, 2018 General Meeting for Local Lodge 764 Air Canada Negotiations Committee Representatives.
• Tech Ops(TMOS), AC – one position
• Customer Service (Airports/Cargo), AC – one position
• Clerical, AC – one position
ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD: June 13, 2018 at 6:00 am and close at 8:00 pm
Read Bulletin here… absentee ballot attached to page 2 of bulletin.
Open to all IAM members – Cannabis legalization and the workplace – Monday, May 7, 2018 at 13:00 at the LL764 Main Hall
Aaron North, President & CEO Vector Medical Corporation Aaron is an expert in the design and implementation of employee occupational
health & wellness programs in the areas of workplace substance abuse, medical cannabis and impairing medications, employee mental health, and general medical fitness-for-duty considerations. Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 14 – AIR CANADA – TMOS AGREEMENT OVERTIME – GSE YUL
Your union was advised by the company of their intention to bypass the overtime canvassing procedures.
Please be advised that overtime, in general, is voluntary in nature. The company must respect Article 10.02.07.01 of the Collective Agreement and must also respect the local rules. Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 12 – Air Canada Clerical National Bargaining Committee
Please be advised that the nomination and election process for the Clerical National Bargaining Committee shall commence per the Transportation District 140 Bylaws and each of the Local Lodge Bylaws. Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 11 – Vacancy General Chairperson – Servicing Sector – Eastern Region
Any member wishing to be considered for this position must submit a resume that includes a cover letter and a letter from their Local Lodge Recording Secretary attesting that they meet eligibility requirements. Read Bulletin here…
Snag Sheet Mar 2018
The March issue of the Snag Sheet is now online! read here..
District Bulletin 10 – AIR CANADA TECH OPS, LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY RE: 2% Annual Wage Uplift
As per our current Collective Agreement, the 2018 bargained 2% annual wage uplift will be applied to the first full pay period of April and included on May 2, 2018, pay deposits. Read Bulletin here…
