District Bulletin 12 – WESTJET STRIKE NOTICE

The IAM is closely monitoring the situation between the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and WestJet Airlines for a potential impact to our members that service WestJet.
The General Chairpersons at the IAM have reached out to those employers to discuss what the next steps will be in the event that the pilots at WestJet exercise their right to strike. Those details have yet to be finalized.  Read Bulletin here…

District Bulletin 11 – AIR CANADA NATIONAL VACCINE POLICY GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION AWARD

Further to Bulletin No. 039, dated November 2, 2022, your Union, led by our legal counsel, have concluded a multiple-date hearing on this matter. On May 11, 2023, Arbitrator Vince Ready rendered his decision regarding our National Policy grievance.
With great disappointment, we must advise our members that the arbitrator has dismissed the Union’s policy grievance. The full arbitration award, with the arbitrator’s decision, is posted below this bulletin.  Read Bulletin here…

I.A.M Local Lodge 764 Income Loss Indemnity Plan (ILIP)

As most of you know, your Disability Program (ILIP) pays a Short and Long-Term disability benefit when you’re unable to continue working due to disability. The Plan continues to support you and your family financially on your path to recovery.
The primary fiduciary responsibility of your Trustees is to ensure the long term viability of the plan on an ongoing basis. During the past two years the ILIP Plan has experienced a significant increase in utilization. This has made it necessary to make some prudent financial decisions in order to maintain your current benefit level and keep the ILIP Plan properly funded.  Read Bulletin here…

LOCAL LODGE 764 TECHNICAL OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY REPRESENTATIVE AIR CANADA NATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE ACCLAMATION

In response to the April 13, 2023 bulletin advising of the recent vacancy for this position, Local Lodge 764 has received one (1) application. I would like to inform our members that Brother James Ainscow has graciously volunteered to put his name forward for this position. Brother Ainscow has agreed to accept the position and has therefore been acclaimed as the LL764 Technical Operations, Logistics and Supply representative on the Air Canada National Negotiations Committee.  Read Bulletin here…

LOCAL LODGE 764 VACANCY NOTICE TECHNICAL OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY REPRESENTATIVE AIR CANADA NATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE

The Local Lodge 764 Executive Board has been ordered by the International President to suspend our current Technical Operations, Logistics and Supply representative from his position on the Air Canada National Negotiations Committee.

As a consequence of this action, all LL764 members who work for Air Canada Technical Operations, Logistics and Supply in all of the categories enumerated in Articles 4.02, 4.03, 8.02 and 8.03 of the TMOS collective agreement have no representation on the Air Canada National Negotiations Committee.
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2023 IAM Photography Contest

Submit your pictures of IAM members in the workplace, union function, or performing community service for a chance to win a cash prize and have your photo featured in the 2024 IAM Calendar. The entry deadline is May 26, 2023.

The official call letter and entry forms can be found here.

pls read the rules and tips for photos.  $500 first prize.

I would be happy to have a few photos of people working at the airport.  Thanks Communicator iam764

MTU MAINTENANCE – LOCAL LODGE 764 ARTICLE 5.04(a)

In January 2023, the Union had indicated a willingness to discuss the solicitation and distribution of overtime on a without precedent or prejudice basis, in an effort to address the Employer’s challenges in complying with and administering the provisions of Article 5 of the Collective Agreement.
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