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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…

The IAMAW recognizes the importance of the aerospace industry to the Canadian economy, and sees it as a promising industry of the future; one that will provide highly skilled and well-paid jobs, drive innovation forward in all sectors and most importantly, an industry that can place Canada as a strong global competitor. Read the 36 page report here…

The purpose of this Bulletin is to remind the Local Lodges of the dates for nomination and election of Delegates, as set out in DL140 Bylaws. Read Bulletin here…

Your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiating Committees have been busy preparing for face to face negotiations with Air Canada. All survey responses were reviewed and have formed the basis of the Tech-Ops, Airports and common item agendas. Read bulletin here…

I am pleased to announce to the Membership that Bro. Paul Lefebvre has been appointed to the position of Regional Assistant Directing General Chairperson (RADGC) in the Central Region. This appointment is effective January 7, 2019. Read Bulletin here…

Please be advised that Transportation District 140 will hold its 2019 Annual Convention on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 and Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019. The purpose of this Bulletin is to remind the Local Lodges of the dates for nomination and election of Delegates, as set out in DL140 Bylaws. Read Bulletin here…

On December 5, 2018, your National and Regional EAP Coordinators kicked off a new mental health initiative. “Not Myself Today” is a program developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association
(CMHA). Your EAP has purchased the rights to use this online program for the next year.
“Not Myself Today” is designed to promote mental health, reduce stigma and foster healthier workplaces for our members. All of your EAP Coordinators and Peer Referral Agents will have business-style cards that have the website information.   Read Bulletin here…

Please be advised that your Negotiating Committee reached a tentative agreement with MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd. on December 6, 2018 and is recommending acceptance. Some of the highlights include: Read Bulletin here…

Further to Bulletin #48 issued on October 30, 2018, the Executive Board of Transportation District 140 has appointed Derrick Bashford as the National EAP Coordinator. This appointment commences January 1, 2019, for a four (4) year term. Read Bulletin here…

As you know, Air Canada has been attempting to terminate the employment of those Members who have been in receipt of long-term disability benefits for more than two (2) years. In July of 2016, when Air Canada began issuing termination letters, the Union filed grievances and was successful in preventing Air Canada from going ahead with the terminations at that time.  Read Bulletin here…https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2018/Bulletin No. 055_EN.pdf

This bulletin is to inform the membership that Brother Clay Ferguson has accepted reinstatement to the 2019 Air Canada Negotiations Committee pursuant to item 4 (a) of the attached letter from Canadian General Vice-President, Brother Stan Pickthall. Clay will resume his position as the YVR Technical Operations, Logistics and Supply representative on the negotiations committee effective immediately. Read Bulletin here…

Attached Letter Here…

Further to our bulletin of November 6, 2018, the parties reconvened in Mediation on November 15 & 16, 2018 and again November 21 – 23, 2018. Your Negotiations Committee presented the Company with a comprehensive proposal, detailing your bargaining priorities. The Company’s comprehensive offer continues to include several significant concessionary elements that are unacceptable. Read Bulletin here…

Further to our bulletin of November 6, 2018, the parties met in Mediation on November 27 & 28, 2018 with the assistance of our Mediator at the Labour Relations Board. The parties made progress on the remaining issues in dispute and have agreed to one (1) additional day of mediation on Thursday, December 6, 2018, to hopefully finalize a tentative agreement for your consideration. Read Bulletin here…

Your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiations Committee participated in Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining during the week of November 10 to 16, 2018. The Negotiations Committee has developed a bargaining survey that will be available to the membership in the near future. Read Bulletin here…

The grievances were based on the fact when a Member is absent from work sick, etc. the Employer was converting monthly premiums to an hourly rate and subsequently deducting that amount from a Members pay.  The grievances were upheld. Therefore, “monthly premiums” will not be subject to earnings deduction.   Read Bulletin here…

Air Canada TMOS 2019 Bargaining update #1 Read Bulletin here…