International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Representing Airline Workers in British Columbia & the Yukon.
- Next General Meeting is on Oct 09, 2024
Time: 5 PM
Where: 7980 River Road Richmond - 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… - ALL LOCAL 764 MEMBERS 2025 – IAM SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM
Every year your Union, the IAM, sponsors a Scholarship award program that is available to all IAM members and eligible dependent children. Sixteen (16) scholarships are awarded each year and four children of Lodge 764 members have been the successful recipients of IAM Scholarships over the last ten years.
Scholarships to members are in the amount of $2,000 per year for a specific period of one to four years to enable the member to earn a Bachelor’s degree or a two-year vocational / technical certification. Read Bulletin here…
https://scholarship.goiam.org/ - Video Message to District 140 members from David Chartrand, GVP, IAM Canada
As you are aware, Transportation District 140 has been placed under supervision by the IAM. We communicated this to the membership last week, and the response has been very positive.
I encourage you to watch the brief message addressed to District 140 members, where I further explain the reasons behind these necessary changes. The membership has made it clear—they want us to stand united as a strong, cohesive team, and we are fully committed to making that a reality.
Watch Video here…In solidarity,David Chartrand
General Vice-President, IAM Canada - William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center – Virtual Training Sessions
This call is to announce a new on-line education opportunity for IAM members through the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center. The Winpisinger Center is offering Virtual Training Sessions on a variety of topics of interest to IAM members. These sessions are open to all IAM members in good standing.
Each Virtual Training Session lasts 1-2 hours and is repeated three times during the week it is held to accommodate the varying schedules of our membership. Additional trainings will be added, but those currently scheduled for 2024-2025 include: Read Bulletin here…
PS. I will create a permanent link on the right-hand side of page under the hoodie order link (Larger Devices) and at bottom of the homepage for Cell phones called: W3 VIRTUAL TRAINING - Yvr Cabin Shifts
For link to cabin shifts go here: https://www.iam764.ca/cabin-shifts/
- YVR Ramp Shift Bid Winter 2024
Bid information for all FT sa are online here: https://www.iam764.ca/shift-bid/
- Letter from Brian Bryant – International President
It has been brought to my attention that conditions exist within District 140 that pose a threat to the good and welfare of the membership. I, therefore, am placing District 140 under Supervision in accordance with Article VI, Section 7 of the IAM Constitution effective September 23, 2024. Read Bulletin here…
- Bulletin from David Chartrand IAM Canadian General Vice President
As a member of Canada’s largest and most powerful airline union, the IAM, you have a right to expect world-class representation. And while our long-standing solidarity and strength have gotten us to this point, it has become clear in my visits with you – our proud membership – that more needs to be done to move us toward a brighter future.
Today, I am proud to announce that we are taking significant steps toward ensuring the good and welfare of our District 140 membership.Upon approval from the IAM Executive Council and in accordance with the IAM Constitution, we are placing District 140 under supervision. This is an internal process within our union that allows us to assist the District in serving our membership. It does not remove any officers, make any changes to district or local elections, or change any financial operations of the district. Read Bulletin here…
- Snag Sheet – Sept 2024
The Sept 2024 issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
- MTU – LOCAL LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
The parties met on September 16, 2024 to resume direct negotiations. Discussions continued regarding the estoppel notices previously issued by the Employer. As a reminder, the estoppel notices cover a variety of topics including: Read Bulletin here…
- General Meeting Agenda Notice for Oct 09, 2024
Nominations and Appointments for Local Lodge 764 Committees
Nominations for Leadership Schools 2024
ABSENTEE BALLOT attached to the Bulletin. Read Bulletin here… - District Bulletin 26 – DISTRICT 140 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE
The District 140 Leadership is interested in creating a National Women’s Committee as per Article 13.03 Letter “D” of the District bylaws, that encompasses all groups under District. The mandate of this Committee is to foster unity and create a platform for Local Committees to share input and ideas with one another.
If you are interested in participating, please send your interest letter to the President dflowers@iam140.ca or the Secretary Treasurer aacrobati@iam140.ca of the District 140, no later than Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Read Bulletin here… - District Bulletin 25 – IAM DISTRICT 140 FULLY SUPPORTS AIR CANADA’S PILOTS
As you are aware, Air Canada’s Pilots, represented by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), are in a legal strike position as of September 17, 2024. The Pilots have highlighted the need for wage parity with their American counterparts and have shown incredible solidarity throughout this difficult round of negotiations. The IAM fully supports ALPA in it’s efforts to achieve fair compensation in the airline industry. Read Bulletin here…
- District Bulletin 24 – AIR CANADA – TMOS RE: CHANGES TO THE CANADA LABOUR CODE
The District 140 has been advised that certain moratoriums that were issued by the Federal Labor Minister have expired for the aviation sector and these code provisions have now come into effect. Notably, Employers under the Canada Labor Code must now issue a lunch break of 30 minutes for every 5 hours of work.
The District 140 was advised by Air Canada that because of this, they will be unilaterally extending everyone’s shift by 30 minutes UNPAID. The Union finds this unilateral action to modify your working hours completely abysmal and contrary to provisions that are supposed to better your working condition and benefit you, the workers. Read Bulletin here…
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