The company has advised they intend to forge ahead with or without our agreement. This will give us little choice but to strongly encourage all Members to not support the proposed bid. We need to send a strong message of solidarity. Please feel free to contact either of us if you have any questions or concerns. Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 54 – AIR CANADA – TMOS NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
As a follow up to Bulletin No. 52 issued on October 7, 2020, a case management call was held on October 15, 2020 between Arbitrator Vince Ready, the IAMAW’s legal counsel, and Air Canada’s legal counsel. Your TMOS Bargaining Committee was also in attendance.
Arbitrator Ready has established a timeline for both parties to make submissions as well as counter-arguments between October 26, 2020 and December 23, 2020. Read Bulletin here…
IAMAW GVP Letter – Re-Nationalization of Canada’s Airlines
In our view, it is long past time for the Federal Government to step in and prevent our crucial air transportation industry from collapsing in the midst of this global pandemic. We are calling for investment in the industry, particularly as it impacts upon Air Canada and the tens of thousands of Canadians who rely upon this company for their income and their livelihoods. Read letter here…
Apply Now for the 2021 IAM Scholarship Competition
The 2021 IAM Scholarship Competition is accepting applications. The competition is open to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2021. Read here for information…
Snag Sheet Oct 2020
The October issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
wheretovote.elections.bc.ca
You can vote at Any advance poll starting today. Find the ones nearest to you.
Advanced Polls are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm local time until Wednesday, October 21.
District Bulletin 53 – ELECTION OF DISTRICT LODGE OFFICERS
Elections will be held in 2021 at the 22nd Annual District Lodge 140 Convention for the following positions:
1) President and Directing General Chairperson (PDGC)
2) Secretary Treasurer (ST)
The term for both the PDGC and ST will be four (4) years commencing July 01, 2021 Read Bulletin here..
District Bulletin 52 – AIR CANADA – TMOS NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
On September 29, 2020, your Union’s legal counsel requested Arbitrator Vince Ready to re-engage in the Collective Agreement Negotiations process as outlined in Appendix XXXXIV of the Collective Agreement. Read Bulletin here…
Link to elections.bc.ca
For extensive information on the BC Election visit https://elections.bc.ca/
Elections BC administers provincial general elections, by-elections, recall petitions, initiative petitions, initiative votes, referenda and plebiscites, and oversee campaign financing and advertising rules at the local level.
GENERAL MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2020 – Agenda Items
– MTU Negotiation Committee Nominations (3)
– Committee Nominations/Appointments
Read Bulletin here…
Federal Government Should “Absolutely” Support Canada’s Airlines
October 2, 2020 – “The Federal Government should absolutely support Canada’s airline and air transportation industry!” This was the unequivocal statement of Stan Pickthall, Canadian General Vice President of the Machinists Union (IAM). “This is a position we have taken throughout the pandemic, and one that we have published in two releases on our website.” Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 50 – AIR CANADA (TMOS, Finance and Clerical) EFAP Update – Third Party Counselling
It is with this in mind, that during a meeting of the National EFAP Committee this
morning, we unanimously agreed to extend the Third-Party Counselling from
Homewood Health, until June 30, 2021. Read Bulletin here…
September 2020 issue of the Snag Sheet
The September 2020 issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
Bulletin – Eligibility for Absentee Ballots: District 140 Convention Delegate Election
Election of Delegates to District Lodge 140 – 2020 Convention (taking place in April 2021) will be at the General Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Please note that DUE TO COVID-19, ABSENTEE BALLOT ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO ALL MEMBERS. Absentee Ballot is attached to this bulletin Read Bulletin here…
William Chichak September 28th, 1927 – June 22nd, 2020
You are kindly invited to attend the online streaming of the Celebration of Life for William Chichak.
Date for the live stream: Saturday, September 26th 2:00 – 3:00 pm Pls Read info here…
Please check the Retirees page at https://www.iam764.ca/retirees/retirees-2/ for all recent deaths that we are aware of.
District Bulletin 49 – AIR CANADA TECH – OPS CATEGORY 38 GRIEVANCES
Many Members around the country have requested updates regarding the Category 38
related grievances flowing from ODS and lay-off.
As a quick background, two (2) grievances were filed on April 24, 2020 and July 6, 2020
respectively. Both grievances seek to remedy the Company’s decision to lay off all CAT38’s
from the “B” and “C” stations, among other things. The General Chairpersons representing
Members at Air Canada have been putting Read Bulletin here…
MTU MAINTENANCE CANADA LTD. LOCAL LODGE 764 SECTION 54 ADJUSTMENT PLAN
2020, the parties met on September 15, 2020 to resume discussions pertaining to VSIP’s, Work
Share and Layoffs.
We are pleased to advise that the Company confirmed that there is no requirement for an adjustment
of capacity or personnel between now and December 31, 2020, and that the Section 54 Notice issued
to the Union on March 24, 2020 is complete. Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 48 – AIR CANADA – TMOS AND CLERICAL NATIONAL ARBITRATION HEARING – SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
A national arbitration was held in the presence of Arbitrator Corinn Bell on September 9th with Air Canada where 2 cases were heard. Read Bulletin here…
District Bulletin 47 – AIR CANADA – TMOS DPLP, BUMPING AND RECALL
The General Chairpersons representing members at Air Canada have been working very hard to
secure information regarding the DPLP, bumping and recall processes.
To say that the situation is fluid would be a gross understatement. Things are changing rapidly and
the Company has been unable to provide hard dates for the onset and conclusions of these
procedures. Read Bulletin here…
LL764 Social Committee
The Social Committee regrets to advise that both the annual pin party and the Children’s Christmas party have been cancelled for 2020, due to current Covid 19 provincial health protocols. Read Bulletin here…
