We are writing to provide you with an update to the National Arbitration held on February 20, 2024, regarding our grievance concerning the Company’s clawback due to Vacation reconciliation for members who were on CEWS (Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy) during the pandemic.
With sincere disappointment, we regret to inform you that the grievance has been dismissed by the Arbitrator.
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Air Canada Vacation Proration CEWS
URGENT BULLETIN HOODIES
The current hoodie order process released on Friday April 26, 2024 has proved to be unworkable in its current form. We will be pausing this process and returning with a different process that will make the order logistically possible.
If you have already ordered and paid, your order will be processed as communicated in the April 26, 2024, bulletin.
No further orders or e-transfers for hoodies will be accepted at this time.
Please refrain from sending anymore orders or e-transfers until the new process is
communicated to the membership. Read Bulletin here…
BULLETIN – LL764 Hoodie Order
If you would like a Hoodie, Please print out the order form (attached to bulletin), pick out your style (with or without hood) and choose
your logo colour. Your price after discount is: Pull over hoodies $25, Zippered Hoodies $35
Read Bulletin here…
MTU MAINTENANCE – LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
Your Bargaining Committee met internally the week of April 15 – 19, 2024 to continue our preparations for the upcoming round of Collective Bargaining.
Notice to Bargain has been served to the Company, along with an Information Request. The Company provided the Committee with the information necessary to bargain intelligently around your priorities. No direct bargaining dates have been confirmed at this time. The Company is canvassing their availability and we are expecting a response from them shortly. Read Bulletin here…
GENERAL MEETING NOTICE for MAY 8, 2024
New Business
– Election for Delegates to the Grand Lodge Convention to be held at the May 8, 2024 General Meeting under New Business.
– Constitutional Amendment – 2nd reading, discussion and vote
ABSENTEE BALLOT for District Lodge and Grand Lodge Convention Delegates is attached to the bottom of this post.
Read Bulletin here…
Bulletin – dnata Catering
Nominations for dnata Catering Negotiations Committee place over the last few weeks. Please see the following results:
Acclaimed Positions: Bro. Efosa Ikponmwosa, Sis. Maria Daguio, Bro. Vahyellah Kwaha
Read Bulletin here…
Snag Sheet April 2024
The April issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
AIR CANADA IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COMPANY’S VIOLATION OF CANADA LABOUR CODE FR DOCUMENTATION/SUBSTANTIATION REQUESTS
It has come to our attention that the Company has been disregarding the provisions outlined in the Canada Labour Code concerning requests for documentation and substantiation for FR (Personal Leave) requests. It is imperative that we address this issue promptly as it directly impacts the rights and privileges of our members. Read Bulletin here…
Local 764 – DISTRICT LODGE 140 CONVENTION DELEGATES
Results of the election for the District Lodge 140 Convention Delegates held at the
Local Lodge on April 10, 2024:
ANDREWS, Janet, ARCHER, Shawn, CHARD, Craig, CHEUNG Chris, MARSHALL David, SENGHERA Jerry, SLAUENWHITE, Christy
Day of Mourning events
The National Day of Mourning honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness caused by their work. This is one of the most sacred days on our calendar. Sadly, in 2023, 201 claims of workers who died were reported to the WCB by end of February 2024, the fourth highest number in the past ten …
District Bulletin 7 – AIR CANADA CHALLENGE TO COMPANY’S DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY
The Committee of General Chairpersons wanted to update you on our ongoing challenge to the
company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, particularly regarding its stance on cannabis use.
Currently, your Union is actively challenging the Policy through the grievance procedure. We are
steadfast in our commitment to advocating for your rights and ensuring fair treatment in the
workplace. We understand the importance of this issue and are diligently working to address it on
your behalf. Read Bulletin here…
YVR Summer shifts – Ramp, CSA
YVR Summer shifts information and bid link: Bid link here…
AIR CANADA PENSION SEMINARS – YVR
DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 25th, 2024
TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2024
TIMES: 10:00 (DB) and 15:00 (MEPP) (Both Days)
LOCATION: LL764 MAIN HALL – 7980 RIVER ROAD RICHMOND, B.C.
Pension seminars are scheduled for all interested IAM & AW Members employed by Air Canada. The seminars will deal with the legacy Air Canada Defined Benefit and MEPP Pension plans for both ex-CAIL and original Air Canada members.
During the seminars we will explain the rules of the pension plans, the available pension options for retirement and termination as well as Air Canada’s post-retirement extended
health and insurance benefits. Read Bulletin here…
Snag Sheet – Mar 2024
The Mar 2024 issue of the Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
GENERAL MEETING AGENDA – APRIL 10, 2024
New Business
• Election for Delegates to the District Lodge Convention to be held at the April 10, 2024 General Meeting under New Business.
• Nominations for Grand Lodge Convention to be held Sept 1 – 6 in New York City, NY will be held at the April 10, 2024 General Meeting under New Business.
** Elections are being held at both April General Meeting (District Lodge) and May General Meeting (Grand Lodge). Please Indicate after your information on the Absentee Ballot, as to which election you are requesting ballots for.
Absentee Ballot Attached to this Bulletin. Read Bulletin here…
MTU MAINTENANCE CANADA LTD. LOCAL LODGE 764 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
Further to our communication of February 15, 2024. Your Bargaining Committee attended a negotiations preparation program at our training centre in Baltimore the week of March 2 – 8, 2024 to continue our preparations for the upcoming round of Collective Bargaining.
We want to thank the Membership for their strong participation in the bargaining survey. You indicated that your preferred method of communication from the Bargaining Committee is by email. Accordingly, your Committee will be in the workplace collecting your personal (non-work related) emails in order to ensure we are communicating with you in a timely manner throughout the bargaining process. Additionally, this information will be utilized for the ratification process. Read Bulletin here…
YVR Cabin Shift Bid info
YVR Cabin Shift Bid information – Bid Dates: March 12-14, 2023 (See Bid List for your bid date & time): YVR Cabin Shift Bid info
General Meeting Notice for Mar 13, 2024
LL764 Bylaws – Second reading, discussion, and vote
Election for Delegates to the District Lodge Convention to be held at the April 10, 2024 General
Meeting under New Buisness.
Nominations for Grand Lodge Convention to be held Sept 1 – 6 in New York City, NY will be held at
the April 10, 2024 General Meeting under New Buisness.
Absentee Ballot Request form attached to this bulletin
Read Bulletin here…
Snag Sheet – Feb 2024
The Snag Sheet is now online at: https://www.iam764.ca/snag-sheets/
DISTRICT 140 BYLAWS ARTICLE VII – GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT BYLAWS
SUBJECT – New proposals and amendments to the Bylaws.
OBJECTIVE – To accelerate the submission of proposals or amendments to existing District 140 Bylaws.
GENERAL INFORMATION – The Bylaws Committee will be appointed by the President & Directing General Chairman. Selection will be made from among the delegates attending the District 140 Convention. This Committee will meet several days before the convention to review new proposals and amendments that may be submitted to the convention. Read Bulletin here…
