BULLETIN – Mental Health First Aid Training

ATTENTION Shop Stewards, Health and Safety reps, Negotiation Committee members at Air Canada, MTU, dnata and Sage Parts:

A motion was passed at the September General Meeting to bring in Instructor Jenny Townsend to instruct a one-day Mental Health First Aid Course to members who may deal with Mental health in the workplace. Jenny Townsend is a paramedic from Ontario, who has delivered mental health courses at Air Canada recently. If you have already taken the course at Air Canada, please refrain from signing up for this course. We can have 25 spots each day. Thursday Nov 13, 2025 and Friday Nov 14, 2025 (all day) will be the courses. Read Bulletin here…

IAM Local 764 – Communicator Position Opening

AM Local 764 is seeking a new Communicator, as our current Communicator will be retiring
in December 2025.

The Communicator plays a key role in keeping members informed and engaged by sharing
important updates, union news, and information from the Local, District, and the International.
This includes posting bulletins and producing the Snag Sheet newsletter.

The Local President, with approval from the Executive Board, will appoint the new
Communicator. The position includes a stipend as outlined in the Local 764 Bylaws, along with
time off to complete assigned duties. The new term will be for three years, beginning in January
2026.  Read Bulletin here…

LABOUR DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Local has sponsored the POPCORN TENT at this years Labour day activity. The Labour Day celebration is at Edmonds Park, Burnaby (7433 Humphries Ave) We are looking for volunteers to be able to setup, serve the public and clean up afterwards. (9:00am-3:30pm) If you are interested in helping out, please email the Recording Secretary:Christys@iam764.ca

PENSION SEMINARS – YVR

Pension seminars are scheduled for all interested IAM Members employed by Air Canada. The seminars will deal with the Air Canada Defined Benefit and MEPP Pension plans for both ex-CAIL and original Air Canada members.
DATES: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 and Thursday, June 26th, 2025
TIMES: 09:00 (DB) and 14:00 (MEPP)
LOCATION: LOCAL 764 – MAIN HALL 7980 RIVER ROAD RICHMOND, B.C.   Read Bulletin here…

2009 Air Canada Share Trust Agreement History and 2021 Repurposing Agreement

There have been a lot of questions about the Air Canada Share Trust Agreement so here are a couple of files that will hopefully answer some of your questions. Please ask your Shop Committees and not me for questions not covered here, Thanks. 2009 Air Canada Share Trust Agreement History and Repurposing – 15 November 2021.pdf http://iam764.ca/upload/2025/Share_Trust_Update_April_2025.pdf     – file …

Lapu Lapu Festival in Greater Vancouver

Dear IAM Brothers and Sisters, We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred on Saturday during the Lapu Lapu Festival in Greater Vancouver. This heartbreaking incident has touched many lives, including members of our IAM family, their friends, and loved ones. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. In times like these, it’s important to come together as a …

MTU MAINTENANCE CANADA LTD. LOCAL LODGE 764 RATIFICATION RESULTS

Please be advised that the proposed Tentative Agreement was rejected by the Membership by 52.58% with 407 ballots submitted of 442 eligible voters.
We have notified the Company and are awaiting their response concerning next steps.
We understand that this is an uncertain and emotional time for all members and ask that you be respectful in your interactions with co-workers. Your Bargaining Committee will be in the workplace today to offer any assistance.  Read Bulletin here…

MTU – LOCAL LODGE 764 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UPDATE, April 09

Further to our communication of April 4, 2025, the employer advised yesterday, that they are not available to meet on any of the eight (8) additional dates proposed by your Committee. Accordingly, direct bargaining will not resume until Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Either party can bring the formal mediation process to an end by asking the Mediator to report out. On April 8, 2025, we formally requested that the Mediator report out of the mediation process. The Mediator will now advise the Associate Chair of Mediation, who will formally confirm, in writing to the parties, that the Mediator is reporting out.   Read Bulletin here…

MTU – LOCAL LODGE 764 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UPDATE – SOLIDARITY

Thank you to everyone who participated in the information sessions on March 19, 2025. The turn out was amazing! Being armed with the facts strengthens our solidarity. The economic status update we presented to the employer on March 15, 2025 is available from the Committee upon request or you can arrange to view the presentation through the Senior Steward at the Union’s office on site.
Many of you again shared your concerns with the Committee regarding the employer’s communication of March 17, 2025. While we share your concerns with this approach to collective bargaining, it remains our view that the employer’s communications are a direct response to the solidarity and resolve of the membership.  Read Bulletin here…