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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 – LADNER COMMUNITY CENTRE 4734 51ST STREET, DELTA, BC TIME: 11:00 – 14:30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE, NOVEMBER 21, 2025 NO EXCEPTIONS Read here.. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Oct 2025 issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/

ALL Please note the November Meeting date: As per Local 764 Bylaws, Article 1 Section 3. When a public holiday, Internation or District Convention, falls on either of the dates of the Executive Board or Regular Meeting, both the Executive Board and regular meeting will be held in the following week. New Business: Announcement of Leadership School attendees. Read bulletin …

YVR Cabin shift information is here:   https://www.iam764.ca/cabin-shifts/

In my capacity as President of Local 764, I have received several complaints from members advising that they have been approached by certain candidates for the upcoming Local 764 Executive Board elections who have been campaigning during their regular scheduled work hours. This is a direct violation of Canadian IAM Union Election rules and regulations. Read Bulletin here… I would …

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Brother Kevin Cox’s passing this morning. Kevin was a dedicated and active retiree of our Local, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife during this difficult time.

The Sept issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/  

Agenda Items: Nominations and Appointments for Local 764 Committees. Elections, if necessary, will be held at the General Meeting. Nominations for Leadership Schools 2025.          Read Bulletin here…  

Vice President: – Elect One (1) o Bro. Jesse Funk, Bro. Trevor Fox Trustees – Elect Three (3) o Bro. Adrian Festejo, Sis. Aiysha Kanji, Bro. Vincent Moisan, Bro. Sandeep Parhar, Bro. William Walker Auditors – Elect Three (3) o Sis. Lisa Banta, Bro. Arthur Leithman, Bro. James Sutton, Sis Gabriela Trevin Shop Committee, Airports and Cargo, Chair, Air Canada …

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…

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…

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Andrew Twiss.  Michael worked 25 years with CP Air and 15 with MTU Maintenance before retiring.  https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/michael-twiss-1093065800

The June 2025 issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at:  https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/

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 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…

The May issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at:  https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/

FYI , (Weather Permitting), there will be parking line painting at the Local on Monday, May 12, 2025 . If you have business at the Local, please park publicly on the road.

Nominations for Air Canada Clerical Negotiations Committee member (1)
If needed, elections for the clerical department will be held the June General Meeting date. (June 11, 2025) Read Bulletin here…

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 …

Please be advised that the proposed Tentative Agreement was accepted by the membership by 53.1% with 414 ballots submitted of the 446 eligible voters. Members willing to strike was 53.4%.
The employer has been informed and has confirmed that retroactive pay will be processed as follows:  Read Bulletin here…