Please see the bulletins below in English and French outlining the current status of contract negotiations and the possible next steps in this process.
Air Canada CCAA Final Funds Distribution And You!
There has been an apparent conclusion to the process which began in 2003 when Air Canada entered into CCAA. Over the years there has been an on-going discussion at various levels and recently a final decision rendered. See the following bulletin for all the details and note that in order to receive the payment check your current address must be on file with the IAM. Note that this applies only to employees on the payroll as at September 30 2004
General Chairpersons Election Results
The DL140 General Chairpersons acclaimed positions have been announced. All details can be found in the following bulletins (English and French).
No. 061 – ALL IAMAW – GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS ACCLAIMED POSTIONS 2019_EN
No. 061 – ALL IAMAW – GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS ACCLAIMED POSTIONS 2019_FR
IAM 2020 Scholarship
The time has arrived to consider the application for the 2020 IAM Scholarship. All details can be found at the following link:
https://www.goiam.org/news/apply-now-for-a-2020-iam-scholarship/
Air Canada-TMOS Negotiation Update
Well, it would seem as though no meaningful results have resulted during the recent round of talks on the collective agreement. Full details of what has transpired, and the next steps in the process can be found here in bulletin # 45.
Air Canada-TMOS negotiations update
Little to no progress seems to be getting made in this round of negotiations between Air Canada and TMOS. The IAM DL 140 has issued a bulletin with some further details which can be seen here
English:Bulletin No. 027_EN
French:Bulletin No. 027_FR
The purchase of Air Transat by Air Canada
The offical announcement of the pending acquisition is only a few days old and the IAM has issued a bulletin to discuss the details of this as it moves forward. Full details to be found in the following:
The process has begun.
The Air Canada-TMOS contract negotiations have begun and are in the initial stages with the exchange of agendas. The full detail of which can be read in this bulletin:
Not Myself Today
If I were to ask you: “how are you doing today”, your answer would likely be the usual response of “fine” or “okay”. But how are you really doing? An initiative is being launched to encourage a mentally healthy workplace. The following video will help explain the program being promoted by the Canadian Mental Health Association and the IAM EAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qau7f9kpR5U&feature=youtu.be
The IAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for all employees and encourages workers to seek help with not only mental health issues but any issue of a personal nature.
For more details contact your local rep for login information. Contact information is available in the EAP section from the home page.
So, how are you doing today?
Air Canada retirement health benefits
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Air Canada is asking eligible retirees whether they will give up their life insurance and health benefits, both of which were guaranteed for life, for a one time cash payment for life insurance, and a health care spending account of $450 yearly for the retiree, and another $450 for eligible dependents for a total maximum of $900 for health benefits. The decision whether to take the Voluntary Buyout Program is a personal one, and we cannot make a recommendation about what to do. However, we suggest that our members consider the
following when making the decision: