Snag Sheet Nov 2024

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

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…

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 By-Laws one-pager – English.pdf Chartrand DL140 By Laws – Video from Dave Chartrand

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…

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

– 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…

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 …

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 homepage for Cell phones called: W3 VIRTUAL TRAINING

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…