DL140 Western region General Chairpersons Elections

Transportation District 140 Bylaws Article 11.03 states that:
“Nominations for General Chairperson(s) will take place at the first (1st) Local Lodge meeting within the affected region during the month of September.”

Also please note that members of LL764 will only be eligible to vote for two (2) of these General Chairpersons. Specifically they will be able to vote for EITHER the BC and Yukon Service and At Large GC positions OR they will be able to vote for the BC and Yukon Air Canada and At Large GC positions.

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 028 – GC Election – Western Region AB and NWT GC Election – AT LARGE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 029 – GC Election – Western Region MB. SK. Thunder Bay. Cold Lake GC Election – AT LARGE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 030- GC Election – Western Region BC and Yukon Territory GC Election – SERVICE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 031 – GC Election – Western Region BC and Yukon Territory GC Election – AT LARGE.pdf

https://www.iam764.ca/upload/2019/No. 032 – GC Election – Western Region BC and Yukon – AIR CANADA..pdf

Air Canada Share Trust Agreement

This message is being distributed on behalf of The Council of Unions. The Council of Unions was established to represent the interests of the unionized employees of Air Canada during a turbulent time that included pension insolvency. Leaders from each of Air Canada’s unions – the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA); Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA); Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Air Canada Component; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers (IAMAW); and Unifor – meet to discuss issues of common concern. Together, our Unions represent nearly 29,000 unionized employees of Air Canada. Read Bulletin here…

District Bulletin 21 – EXCLUSITIVITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN AIR CANADA AND TRANSAT A.T. INC.

As expected with such announcements, there are more questions than answers at this time. However, Air Canada has agreed to meet with IAM Representatives in order to keep the lines of communications open.
The IAM represents Members working for both companies and we intend to respect the Members Collective Agreement rights throughout this process. The IAMAW will be monitoring this matter carefully and as further information becomes available, it will be communicated to the affected Members Read Bulletin here…

AIR CANADA – TMOS NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – APRIL 1, 2019

Your 2019 – 2022 TMOS Negotiating Committees continued direct bargaining with Air Canada from March 25th – March 29th in Vancouver. Discussions transpired regarding Common, Tech-Ops, Airports/Cargo and Pension issues. The Committee will be meeting with Air Canada again the week of April 8th to build on the progress made so far. As always, thank you for your support.
In solidarity, Negotiations Committee Read Bulletin here…

DISTRICT 140 ORGANIZER – EASTERN REGION POSITION

The Transportation District 140 Executive Board is pleased to announce that we have received approval from the Grand Lodge to commence an Organizer Eastern Region position. The term of office shall be from April 1, 2019 through to December 31, 2019. Any member wishing to be considered for this position must submit a resume, a cover letter and a letter from their Local Lodge Recording Secretary attesting that they meet the eligibility requirements. Read Bulletin here…

IAMAW report on a national aerospace strategy

The IAMAW recognizes the importance of the aerospace industry to the Canadian economy, and sees it as a promising industry of the future; one that will provide highly skilled and well-paid jobs, drive innovation forward in all sectors and most importantly, an industry that can place Canada as a strong global competitor. Read the 36 page report 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…