International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Representing Airline Workers in British Columbia & the Yukon.
- Next General Meeting is on Dec 11, 2024
Time: 5 PM
Where: 7980 River Road Richmond - AIR CANADA TMOS NEGOTIATIONS – 2025 LOCAL 764 COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES **Revised Dec 03**
Following the close of nominations the following members have been acclaimed to their respective sub-committee:
• Harkamal Mahil – CSA (Customer Service Agent)
• Jesse Funk – CSCA (Cabin Service Cleaning Attendant)
• Vincent Moisan – Trainer (Trainer 1 or Trainer 2)
• Harry Bohan – GSE (Ground Servicing Equipment)
• James Ainscow – AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer)
• * Patrick Olsheskie – Part Time Station Attendant
• * John McDonald – Stores / Logistics
The following members will stand for election in the Sub-committee – Full Time Station Attendant
• Jas Toor
• Jerry Senghera
• Lisa Banta
• Raj Takhar
• Robert Croteau
• Trevor Fox
• William Walker
The election will take place online via Simply Voting, and in order to vote for Full Time Station Attendant sub-committee nominee, you will be required to register. Only Full time Station Attendants will be voting
Registration must be completed by December 2nd, 2024, the vote will take place on December 4th, 2024, from 6am to 8pm local time.
Please register at https://forms.gle/pRjx5wmcxif4JaBq9 or scan the QR code below. If there are any ties, we will communicate it to the membership and the runoff vote will take place on December 10th, 2024. Read Bulletin here… - Snag Sheet Oct 2024 – updated
There has been an Author update to the Oct 2024 Snag Sheet on page 4. Some readers may have gained an impression that the DL140 Negotiations Committee was not equally balanced for decision-making during the last three Rounds (2016, 2019 and 2022). This was clearly not the case. https://www.iam764.ca/upload/snagsheet/SnagSheetOct2024web.pdf
- Meet the Ramp Agents!
Meet the Ramp Agents! A new video from “The Country Doesn’t Move Without US” series on IAMAW Canada Youtube site. Meet the Ramp Agents
- Canadian notice of Nomination and Elections for International Officers
In accordance with Article III of the IAM Constitution,[1] except as set forth herein, in Canada the International will conduct elections for the offices of International President, General Secretary-Treasurer, 1 Canadian General Vice President, 1 Delegate to the C.L.C., and 5 Members of the Committee on Law (including one from Canada) for terms ending on June 30, 2029. Nominations for these offices can be made at a special meeting of your local on Saturday, January 18, 2025. In the event that members of your local nominate more than one candidate for IAM International President, General Secretary-Treasurer, Canadian Vice President, the C.L.C and/or more than five (5) candidates for the Committee on Law, there shall be a local endorsement vote on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Both the nomination and endorsement meetings will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the location printed in your mailing.
Read Information here… - MTU Negots Update – Nov 22, 2024
Thank you for your participation at the information sessions today. If you were not able to attend, we will share the frequently asked questions and details from the information session next week. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Please be advised on November 21, 2024, the IAM filed an Application for a Mediator with the BC Labour Relations Board, pursuant to Section 74 of the Labour Relations Code and filed a Notice of Dispute and Request for Conciliation Assistance under the Canada Labour Code, Part 1, Section 71. We were advised by legal counsel to file under both the Provincial and Federal legislation due to the ongoing judicial review proceeding before the Federal Courts concerning the jurisdiction of MTU. Read Bulletin here… - GENERAL MEETING NOTICE for December 11, 2024
-BYLAW Amendments (Second Reading and Vote):
-Seventh Annual Local Lodge 764 ‘Turkey Draw’.**PLEASE BRING A DONATION FOR THE FOOD BANK** Read Bulletin here…
- Snag Sheet Nov 2024
The Nov issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
- AMFA Works for El Salvador – District 140
What AMFA will do for you! Read pdf’s below
- MTU LOCAL LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – Nov 09, 2024
Following our communication on Friday, November 8, 2024, many members took the time to write to the Bargaining Committee to voice their frustration and concern regarding the lack of progress in our negotiations with MTU and expressed their desire to take a strike vote.
If you have not already done so, please provide your personal (non-work related) email directly to ChristyS@iam764.ca including your legal first and last name, cell #, city, and postal code. This information will be utilized for any strike or contract vote. Read Bulletin here… - MTU – LOCAL LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE nov 8th, 2024
The parties met in direct negotiations on October 28, 2024 – November 8, 2024. Discussions continued on non-monetary proposals, including Article 7 Qualifications, Article 9 Filling of Vacancies, and Article 17 Grievance Procedure. Your Committee advanced proposals on subcontracting, technological change, and electronic surveillance. Read Bulletin here…
- Meet The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer! Video
The latest video launching from the IAM celebrating the dedicated professionals who form the backbone of our aviation industry, starting with the AMEs (Aircraft Maintenance Engineers). See Video here…
- AIR CANADA TMOS NEGOTIATIONS – 2025 LOCAL 764 COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
As per the bulletin from District 140 on the bylaw change to the negotiations process, Local 764 will be accepting nominations for the following advisory committee’s,
• 1 – Full Time Station Attendant
• 1 – Part Time Station Attendant
• 1 – CSA (Customer Service Agent)
• 1 – CSCA (Cabin Service Cleaning Attendant)
• 1 – Trainer (Trainer 1 or Trainer 2)
• 1 – GSE (Ground Servicing Equipment)
• 1 – AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer)
• 1 – Logistics and Supply (Stores)
• 1 – TECH (Other non AME Tech-Opps classifications)
Candidates must hold the classification to run for the advisory committee position. Nominations will close November 21st, 2024, candidates must be in good standing as per Local 764 bylaws and the constitution to eligible for one (1) of the above positions. Read Bulletin here… - GVP and District 140 By-Laws Communication
The following links contain information on the communication
GVP Chartrand By-Laws Letter EN3.pdf
- Celebration of Life for Dave Moir
A Celebration of Dave Moir’s life
will be at the Milltown Pub in Marpole on:
Wednesday, November 20th
between 2:15 and 5:00 pm.
Read here… - The Country Doesn’t Move Without Us – Video
The Country Doesn’t Move Without Us! a video from Transportation District 140
Watch here… - MTU NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – Nov 1, 2024
The parties resumed direct negotiations on October 28, 2024, and are scheduled to meet through to November 8, 2024. Discussions continued on non-monetary proposals, including Article 9, where the Committee is addressing the memberships concerns around filling of vacancies in a fair and transparent process. Other topics include the grievance procedure, and Article 7 qualifications. Read Bulletin here…
- General Meeting Notice – November 13, 2024
Agenda Items
– Elections for Local 764 Auditor
– BYLAW Amendment (Second Reading and Vote):
Proposed By-law amendment: Article VIII – Fees, Allowance and Expenses – Section 1 – Dues and Fees – sub-section (c) – page 17 to read as follows…
Current By-law: (c) Effective January 1, 2005 the Local Lodge will pay the unemployment dues of those members who qualify under Official Grand Lodge Circular 826.
Amend to read : (c) Effective January 1, 2024 the Local Lodge will pay the unemployment dues of those members who qualify under Official Grand Lodge Circular 889.
Intent : Update sub-section (c) to reflect new rules for unemployment dues as specified in Official Grand Lodge Circular 898
– Bylaws First Readings (2) (no discussion no vote) Read Bulletin here… - MTU LOCAL LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
The parties will resume direct negotiations on October 28, 2024, through November 8, 2024, where we expect to continue discussions on non-monetary proposals, and exchange monetary proposals. We are sensitive to the concerns shared by members regarding delays in the bargaining process and will continue to monitor the situation closely providing you with more frequent updates during this two (2) week period.
Your Committee worked independently on October 17, 2024, reviewing non-monetary proposals and preparing our responses.
Read Bulletin here… - Snag Sheet – Oct 2024
The Oct 2024 issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
- LODGE 764 LUNCH WITH SANTA CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024
LADNER COMMUNITY CENTRE – 4734 51ST STREET, DELTA, BC
TIME: 11:00 – 14:30
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – NOVEMBER 20, 2024, NO EXCEPTIONS
REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE BE BY E-MAIL ONLY
Read Bulletin here…
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