• Next General Meeting is on Oct 09, 2024

  Time: 5 PM
  Where:  7980 River Road Richmond

• 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…

• District Bulletin 22 – AIR CANADA SHIFT BID GRIEVANCE UPDATE

  Your Union sought a resolution through the arbitration process and the case was heard by Arbitrator Schmidt over multiple hearing dates. The Arbitrator sided with the Union’s position and the arbitration process has now concluded and payments will be made to affected members who were working in 2020.  Read Bulletin here…

• Neil Robert Wood Celebration of Life

  A celebration of Neil’s life will be held on Friday, September 13, at 12:00 noon, at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre (14831 28th Avenue, Surrey, B.C.)
  https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2023/canada-colombie-britanique-maple-ridge-neil-robert-wood-july-15th-2024july-15th-2024/amp/

• Air Canada – Share Trust Update #7

  The Company recently issued an update on the matter of the Share Trust. This communication announced that the Company has received a comfort letter from the federal Department of Finance confirming that it is prepared to recommend to the Minister of Finance that the Income Tax Regulations (ITR) be amended to allow all parties to pursue the remaining steps in the repurposing of the Share Trust.
  The latest guidance is that no VSP or lump sum payments will be made before the fourth quarter of 2025. Read Bulletin here…

• District Bulletin 20 – DISTRICT LODGE 140 SUPPORT OUR PETITION FOR A LIVING WAGE

  As we all know, the cost of living continues to rise which has put enormous financial pressure on all workers. We wanted to inform you about a significant initiative we’ve undertaken here at District Lodge 140. We have recently filed a petition with the House of Commons to demand a living wage for all our members working at airports across the country.
  The petition was published on July 2nd, 2024, and we are thrilled to report that it has already garnered over 450 signatures. This is a fantastic start, but our goal is to reach 5,000 signatures, and we need the help and support of all members to achieve this.
  Your enthusiastic responses and solidarity have been inspiring. Thank you to everyone who has already signed the petition and shown their support.
  Members can sign the petition online at:
  https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-5050

• MTU NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

  The parties met on July 11, 2024 to resume direct negotiations. Discussions continued regarding the monetary estoppel notices previously issued by the Employer. Your Committee has been fielding questions from members regarding the nature of the estoppel notices issued by the Employer. The estoppel notices cover a variety of topics including: Read Bulletin here…

• GENERAL MEETING NOTICE – SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

  Nominations for Local Lodge 764 Auditor Position (1). If required Elections to be held on Nov 13, 2024. (The day of the November General Meeting) Read Bulletin here…

• MTU – LOCAL LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

  The parties met June 19 – 21, 2024 to commence direct negotiations. Your Committee came prepared to finalize the bargaining protocol agreement, exchange our bargaining agenda and engage in good faith discussions.

  Following the finalization of the bargaining protocols, the Employer issued eight (8) estoppel notices concerning both non-monetary and monetary provisions of the Collective Agreement, significantly derailing any progress with respect to the exchange of bargaining agendas during this session.  Read Bulletin here…

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