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In accordance with Appendix XXXIV, item 7e), your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiating Committee concluded mediation discussions with Air Canada and Vince Ready on August 23rd.
The mediation process concluded early as it was clear a negotiated deal was not attainable. The committee is extremely frustrated that Air Canada continued to show little interest in meaningful negotiations. It has been agreed that the parties will proceed to the next phase of the process which is binding arbitration. Dates have not yet been set.   Read Bulletin here…

Please be advised that Bro. Steve Prinz has been appointed as the Air Canada Contact General Chairperson for Airports & Cargo Operations replacing Bro. Keith Aiken effective immediately.
Read Bulletin here…

We are pleased to advise the Membership that on August 12, 2019, we received Arbitrator Bell’s award, confirming the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement, including all issues previously agreed upon by the parties. Highlights of the Award include: Read Bulletin here…

Your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiating Committee commenced mediation discussions with Air Canada and Vince Ready on July 22nd and 23rd. Air Canada demonstrated much of the same disinterest in meaningful negotiations that they displayed during the first 90 days of the process. The Committee remains undeterred and focused. Mediation talks will resume the week of August 12th and continue the week of August 19th.  Read Bulletin here…

Council of Unions was able to secure a second meeting with the Company on this matter. That
meeting took place on July 10, 2019. As part of those discussions, Air Canada proposed an approach to the Share Trust with Council of Unions representatives. In short, your Council of Unions representatives have serious concerns with the Company’s position Read Bulletin here…

Transportation District 140 Bylaws Article 11.03 states that:
“Nominations for General Chairperson(s) will take place at the first (1st) Local Lodge meeting within the affected region during the month of September.”

Also please note that members of LL764 will only be eligible to vote for two (2) of these General Chairpersons. Specifically they will be able to vote for EITHER the BC and Yukon Service and At Large GC positions OR they will be able to vote for the BC and Yukon Air Canada and At Large GC positions.

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 028 – GC Election – Western Region AB and NWT GC Election – AT LARGE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 029 – GC Election – Western Region MB. SK. Thunder Bay. Cold Lake GC Election – AT LARGE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 030- GC Election – Western Region BC and Yukon Territory GC Election – SERVICE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 031 – GC Election – Western Region BC and Yukon Territory GC Election – AT LARGE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 032 – GC Election – Western Region BC and Yukon – AIR CANADA..pdf

Your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiations Committee has concluded the ninety (90) day period of direct bargaining with Air Canada. Unfortunately, a tentative agreement could not be reached. Read Bulletin here…

Air Canada and Air Transat have announced that they have concluded a definitive Arrangement Agreement that provides for Air Canada’s acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Air Transat. Read Bulletin here…

I am pleased to announce that Sis. Samantha Hunter has been appointed by the District Lodge 140 Executive Board as the Alberta & Northwest Territories General Chairperson, replacing Bro. Keith Aiken effective August 1, 2019. Read Bulletin here…

In accordance with Transportation District 140 Bylaws, Article XI, nominations and elections will be held for thirteen (13) General Chairpersons. Articles 11.01.03 and 11.01.04 stipulate that the General Chairpersons shall be apportioned as follows. Bulletin No. 024_EN_revised

At this date there are many more questions than answers regarding the possible purchase of Transat by Air Canada or any of the great many issues that will arise as a result of a purchase. In order to ensure that our membership has the most up to date information that the IAMAW has, this update will be the first of a continuing series of updates on this topic. Read Bulletin here…

This message is being distributed on behalf of The Council of Unions. The Council of Unions was established to represent the interests of the unionized employees of Air Canada during a turbulent time that included pension insolvency. Leaders from each of Air Canada’s unions – the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA); Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA); Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Air Canada Component; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers (IAMAW); and Unifor – meet to discuss issues of common concern. Together, our Unions represent nearly 29,000 unionized employees of Air Canada. Read Bulletin here…

The Committees will be meeting with Air Canada again from May 27th through to June
7th to make a final push to achieve a tentative agreement and avoid binding arbitration. Read Bulletin here…

As expected with such announcements, there are more questions than answers at this time. However, Air Canada has agreed to meet with IAM Representatives in order to keep the lines of communications open.
The IAM represents Members working for both companies and we intend to respect the Members Collective Agreement rights throughout this process. The IAMAW will be monitoring this matter carefully and as further information becomes available, it will be communicated to the affected Members Read Bulletin here…

Transportation District 140 has been advised that Air Transat has announced a
possible acquisition. During these turbulent times, there are more questions than answers, however,
as your Union obtains further information, it will be communicated to the
affected members. Read Bulletin here…

Your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiating Committees continued direct bargaining with Air Canada from March 25th – March 29th in Vancouver. Discussions transpired regarding Common, Tech-Ops, Airports/Cargo and Pension issues. The Committee will be meeting with Air Canada again the week of April 8th to build on the progress made so far. As always, thank you for your support.
In solidarity, Negotiations Committee Read Bulletin here…

Following the events which took place recently involving the Boeing 737 MAX, Air Canada was obliged to prepare a contingency plan to serve their passengers. This included wet leases for two Air Transat Airbus 330-200 which in turn raised the IAMAW’s concerns.   Read Bulletin here…

The Transportation District 140 Executive Board is pleased to announce that we have received approval from the Grand Lodge to commence an Organizer Eastern Region position. The term of office shall be from April 1, 2019 through to December 31, 2019. Any member wishing to be considered for this position must submit a resume, a cover letter and a letter from their Local Lodge Recording Secretary attesting that they meet the eligibility requirements. Read Bulletin here…

Your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiating Committees commenced direct bargaining with Air Canada on March 4th. Agendas were exchanged with the Company and ensuing negotiations continued throughout the week. Read Bulletin here…