The following press release, in both official languages, will speak to the IAM’s view that Air Canada is attempting to use a “Force Majeure” as a method of placing IAM workers on “off-duty” status.  Please refer to the bulletin to understand the Unions position in this attempt:
Fred Hospes_Its not force majeure if its planned V4_January 13, 2021_EN
Fred Hospes_Its not force majeure if its planned V4_January 13, 2021_FR

The following bulletin, in both official languages, will detail changes to the claimable amount for the IAMAW EFAP program.  Please review.
No. 002 – EFAP Claim Process – January 12 2021 – (002)_EN

No. 002 – EFAP Claim Process – January 12 2021 – (002)_FR

On November 9 2020 Harold was reported missing at Pelican Pouch Lake in NW Ontario.  A search of the area was conducted following this report but failed to locate him.  Recently the search was continued and the sad news of him being found has been received.  The Heart Search Team ( Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Response Team) issued the report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HEARTeamMB/posts/2692489977728584

His obituary can be found here: https://memorials.neilbardalfuneralhome.com/harold-slegers/4490901/ RIP Harold

The first official bulletin of the year, in both official languages, outlines the move by Air Canada to place additional members of the IAMAW on “off-duty status”.  Please refer to Bulletin # 1 below:
No. 001 – Air Canada – Off-Duty Status – January 8 2021_EN

No. 001 – Air Canada – Off-Duty Status – January 8 2021_FR

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of our friend and co-worker, Robert Rolfe.  His full obituary can be found here: https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-295037/ROLFE_ROBERT

RIP Robert.

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of our friend and co-worker Danny Carroll.  His full obituary can be found here: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/daniel-joseph-dj-carroll-1081311453

RIP Danny.

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of our friend and co-worker, Chris Samuel. His obituary can be found here: https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-294669/SAMUEL_IEUAN

RIP Chris.

Happy New Year to all.  Let’s hope that 2021 is better than this last year and that we all enjoy good health and happiness.  In keeping with the current COVID restrictions, the following will apply for the monthly January Union meeting:

It is with much sadness that we report on the passing of our friend and co-worker, Richard (Rick) Nordal.  His obituary can be found here https://www.gilbartfuneralhome.com/obituary/RichardRick-Nordal.  RIP Richard.

It is with much sadness that we report on the passing of our friend and co-worker, Richard Gosek.  Here is the link to his obituary. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/richard-victor-gosek-9964042 RIP Richard.