Brother James Singh (Cargo)

Sadly, Brother James Singh (Cargo) recently passed away unexpectedly while travelling in India.  I have no details on funeral or service.

LOCAL LODGE 764 BYLAW ANNUAL REVIEW – 2019

This Notice is to alert all Members in good standing that the Bylaws Committee of Local Lodge 764 will receive submissions on changes to the Bylaws of Local Lodge 764 until noon on January 16, 2019 at the address above. Submissions must be in writing and signed by the Member in good standing, along with his/her Union Card number. Read Bulletin here…

UNION DUES AND PER CAPITA TAX

The amount of Union Dues paid by each individual in the Machinist Union is determined by the Membership at a democratic forum. At the International (Grand Lodge) level, the per capita tax is established by the Delegates to the Grand Lodge Convention every four years. For 2019, the Grand Lodge per capita tax will be $35.15 per member per month. This is a monthly increase of $0.78 from 2018. Read Bulletin here…

District Bulletin 57 -NATIONAL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

On December 5, 2018, your National and Regional EAP Coordinators kicked off a new mental health initiative. “Not Myself Today” is a program developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association
(CMHA). Your EAP has purchased the rights to use this online program for the next year.
“Not Myself Today” is designed to promote mental health, reduce stigma and foster healthier workplaces for our members. All of your EAP Coordinators and Peer Referral Agents will have business-style cards that have the website information.   Read Bulletin here…

District Bulletin 55 – AIR CANADA LTD TERMINATION – ARBITRATION UPDATE

As you know, Air Canada has been attempting to terminate the employment of those Members who have been in receipt of long-term disability benefits for more than two (2) years. In July of 2016, when Air Canada began issuing termination letters, the Union filed grievances and was successful in preventing Air Canada from going ahead with the terminations at that time.  Read Bulletin here…https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2018/Bulletin No. 055_EN.pdf

LOCAL LODGE 764 Air Canada Technical Operations, Logistics and Supply 2019 Negotiations Committee Representative

This bulletin is to inform the membership that Brother Clay Ferguson has accepted reinstatement to the 2019 Air Canada Negotiations Committee pursuant to item 4 (a) of the attached letter from Canadian General Vice-President, Brother Stan Pickthall. Clay will resume his position as the YVR Technical Operations, Logistics and Supply representative on the negotiations committee effective immediately. Read Bulletin here…

Attached Letter Here…

Negots Update G4S – PRE-BOARD SCREENING PERSONNEL LODGE 16

Further to our bulletin of November 6, 2018, the parties reconvened in Mediation on November 15 & 16, 2018 and again November 21 – 23, 2018. Your Negotiations Committee presented the Company with a comprehensive proposal, detailing your bargaining priorities. The Company’s comprehensive offer continues to include several significant concessionary elements that are unacceptable. Read Bulletin here…

MTU – LOCAL LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Further to our bulletin of November 6, 2018, the parties met in Mediation on November 27 & 28, 2018 with the assistance of our Mediator at the Labour Relations Board. The parties made progress on the remaining issues in dispute and have agreed to one (1) additional day of mediation on Thursday, December 6, 2018, to hopefully finalize a tentative agreement for your consideration. Read Bulletin here…