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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …