RECENT NEWS UPDATES
Bargaining Rep on Vacation | 17DEC18
Steve Murphy, our bargaining Rep will be on vacation from Dec 17th - Dec 22nd. During his absence Kathy Waters will be available for any questions or queries.
Steve Murphy, our bargaining Rep will be on vacation from Dec 17th - Dec 22nd. During his absence Kathy Waters will be available for any questions or queries.
Union Office Coverage | 09 JUL 2018
During the week of July 9th thru to July 15th, Kathy Waters will be on holidays. Please do not call her cell phone. Steve Murphy will be covering the office in her absence. Thank you.
Radios and PDAs | 26 JUN 2018
As we strive to become a top 10 Airline we can all agree the importance of having the necessary tools and equipment to do the job. Until Air Canada's summer preparedness team can source more radios and Pda's we are left to access the tool crib on the ramp. It is important to note that walk time at the beginning and the end of your shift to the tool crib is on company time. Streamline and management are aware that this extra step needs to be accounted for when putting together your daily duties. Rgds/on behalf of K. Waters.
Partial Shift Trades | 26 JUN 2018
Article 6.16 - Partial shift trades are permitted provided that no shift is split into more than two parts. It is the sole responsibility of the employee to ensure that the partial shift trade has absolutely no impact on customer service. Under no circumstances shall an employee be allowed to leave his/her assigned duties or work area until the shift trade partner is present. This transition needs to be seamless to the customer.
Early Bargaining of our next Collective Bargaining Agreement | 11 JUN 2018
Air Canada has approached the Union with the desire to initiate talks with respect to our next CBA. Bargaining surveys will be distributed in mid June and must be returned by July 31st. Proposal meetings will take place in September with an expectation that talks between AC and Unifor will commence in October. Should talks and Voting not be in favour our contract will still remain in full force until Feb 2020.
Vacant Shifts | 31 MAY 2018
Please be advised that when shifts are vacated due to retirements, agents transferring to other bases, special projects (LOU's) that the shifts will be posted on the resource board for exactly 7 days. These shifts are subsequently filled by the most senior agent. Ensure you are prepared to accept any shift you have signed up for as there is no option to decline.
Pacific Bargaining Rep | 31 MAY 2018
Steve Murphy will be on holidays until the middle of next week. Any question or concerns can be directed to our district chair Kathy Waters in the interim.
Dangerous Goods Training Certificate | 31 MAY 2018
It is imperative that everyone, without exception, have their dangerous goods certificate on their person when working. Safety audits are being performed and agents without this certificate are being sent home without pay.
Canada Day Stat | 16 May 2018
The official statutory holiday this year is July 2/2018. The holiday act officially moves the Canada Day Stat holiday to the Monday when July 1st falls on a Sunday. Therefore if you work July 1st there is no stat pay. If you work Monday July 2nd and you are not in the GHO you get Stat pay.
General Holiday Option/Vacation Purchase Plan | 07 May 2018
Employees can apply for the program using the online application tool available on -
ACaeronet - EHR kiosk - Unifor AC general holiday and VPP.
Timelines for the 2019 program are as follows :
Application start date ........................................................................... May 2/2018
Application deadline ............................................................................ Sept 15/2018
Deadline for changes to application .................................................. Sept 15/2018
Confirmation of GHO/VPP application .............................................. Oct 15/2018
Please check your AC email for a detailed read of these programs that offer the option of extra vacation.
Transborder lunchroom fridge | 06 MAY 2018
A new refrigerator will be delivered on May 8th. Please remove lunches daily as space is always at a premium. Thank you to the local Union District who arranged payment and coordinated delivery.
Amadeus tester | 02 MAY 2018
Air Canada has recently sent out an email advising of vacancies (as a LOU 16) to test the upcoming passenger service system. This project requires testers for 6-24 months in YUL. Hotel accommodations and a per diem will be provided.
Parking at the OPS centre | 30 APR 2018
Recently there has been a number of break ins and broken windows on vehicles parked near the Sea Island sky train station at the Operations centre parking lot. Air Canada is increasing patrols and looking at other security measures. Please don't tempt thieves by leaving any valuable visible in your vehicle.
Resource Board | 20 APR 2018
A new resource board in the sitting room adjacent to the 3rd floor lunchroom will now display - available shifts that need to be filled / LOU positions / Temp management upgrades / staffing vacancies. Please periodically view this board to keep abreast of the latest developments in our workplace.
New Coaching Positions | 20 APR 2018
The company is looking for a few coaches to assist new hires in the lobby during May/June/possibly July. Please note your shift may be adjusted due to training requirements. If interested email george.chou@aircanada.ca
Shifts available Customs PS | 20 APR 2018
The company has recognized the ongoing need for agents in the customs hall to assist passengers. Two 4/3 shifts need to be filled and are displayed on the new resource board in the 3rd floor lunchroom by the leather seats. If interested please contact manpower.
B1 Travel Pass | 17 APR2018
Recently CUPE, which represents Air Canada flight attendants, filed a grievance against the company regarding the issuing of B1 travel passes to certain employee groups and not others. Their argument contended that these passes were offered during the negotiations of 2015 between CUPE and Air Canada. This case went to arbitration and yesterday the arbitrator ruled and dismissed the Union's allegation stating it was without merit.
Union Meeting | 12 APR 2018
Earlier today a general membership meeting was held at the Fairmont YVRAP. All topics were open for discussion and thank you for those who took the time to attend. Some of the takeaways from the meeting were as follows :
1) When calling in sick to the centralized time and attendance line you only need to provide your base, employee number and shift. You DO NOT need to discuss your illness or symptoms
2) New uniforms and policies described in the Airports Style Standards book may continue to evolve as we work towards summer. We are hopeful that after multiple washes the shirts won't be as starchy and the company's insistence men wear the vest and premium agents wear long sleeved shirts may be revisited.
3) The transborder lunchroom has been fumigated and new fridge ordered and paid for. Delivery should occur shortly.
4) Summer staffing and new employee training came up repeatedly and are areas of huge concern. Please familiarize yourself with break and rest period language under Article 6.05. Employees must work safely, take their breaks, following SOP's while offering top notch customer service. Management will not discipline due to lack of staffing or PSG delay codes but will without fail issue discipline letters when boarding errors occur or for each and every security breach.
5) It was agreed locked in premium bid causes anxiety and undue stress each shift bid due to Air Canada changing the rules and requirements for F/T and P/T. Ideally the union would like to remove the locked in provision or at least entertain moving the one year lock in to the spring bid instead of the fall bid.
6) Outside agents at domestic Jazz. Due to safety concerns and to prevent a catastrophic accident the Union will continue to pursue outside agents to oversee passenger boarding and deplaning at gates C32 - C38.
7) Blue RAIC employees including temp employees should be utilized in the various check in areas and not gate side. Kathy will be meeting with George in manpower to reiterate this point.
8) Planning your retirement is still scheduled for May 12th in New Westminster. For those interested in attending please contact Tim Cheung by Apr 30th.
9) Badging In .... Never, Ever badge in and then go park your car. This is company theft and the union will have little recourse to represent you.
10) New contract 2020 - we can expect expect proposal meetings in the fall of 2019 for the impending end of our contract on Feb 28/2020.
The collective agreement needs clear language and safeguards. Issues that need to be addressed include but are not limited to:
- one wage scale recognizing rising minimum wages across Canada, rising cost of living and a need to attract and retain new workers
- specific restrictions on the number of temps during peak seasons and the duties they can perform
- scheduling / empowering our cycling committee / day of movement
Regards/ YVR Unifor
General membership meeting |26 MAR 2018
When - April 11th (Wed)
Where - Fairmont YVR Airport
Times - Meetings will happen at 0900 // 1100 // 1300 // 1600
Topics of discussion - everything including Uniform launch and staffing
Uniform Transition | 22MAR 2018
As of today the new uniform launch is still scheduled for Mar 27th. Those agents that have not received the uniform or have ill fitting pieces may continue to wear the blue uniform until early June. The company has released a uniform guide in Acaeronet. It is important to recognize this is a guideline and there are many specific issues that need to be worked thru. It should be noted that the union has already won a grievance in the past and hair does not need to be tied back or in a ponytail. Hopefully there will be future consensus with respect to scarves/tattoos/piercings/panty hose and nails. Stay tuned!!
Vacancy Unifor 2002 Pension Communications Rep | 22 MAR 2018
Unifor Local 2002 requires one Pension Plan member from the former Canadian Airlines Local 1990 Plan to fill the position of Pension Communication Representative. The term of office for this position runs from June/2018 - June/2021. For more information, duties, responsibilities and qualifications and how to apply please go to www.unifor2002.org
LOU 17 Customer Service Training | 21 MAR 2018
All F/T agents with a minimum of 2 years at Air Canada may apply for Customers Service Training Instructor positions. Details as follows :
Location - YVR airport and Ops Centre
Positions - 3 positions available
Effective start date - April 23rd/2018
Duration - Valid for a period up to 6 months
Closing date - applications must be received by Apr 4th/2018
Please forward your applications to Brian.peers@aircanada.ca and forward a copy to Unifor District Chairperson.
Vacation Reconciliation Timeline | 21 MAR 2018
Vacation statement issued ---------------------------- Mar 15th/2018
Timebank deduction on pay check of ------------- Apr 18th/2018
Air Canada payouts // Employee deductions --- May 2nd/2018
Employees can view their vacation statement under ACaeronet - HR connex-
Go to eHR Kiosk - My unifor Vacation Statement
Shifts taken | 20 MAR 2018
Due to privacy laws in the Canada Labour code shifts taken will no longer be on display in the lunchroom. Thank you in advance.
Vacation equalization 2017 | 16 MAR 2018
You may now view your 2017 vacation statement. To access go to acaeronet - HR connex - my EHR kiosk - vacation statement. There can be two parts to equilization
1) a monetary payout usually the 1st paycheque in May
2) a timebank deduction for excess hours taken in the previous vacation year.
Shift bid room telephone contact | 13 MAR 2018
The telephone contact for the shift bid room is - 604 231 6564
Spring shift bid 2018 | 13 MAR 2018
To follow the shift bid online as it happens please go to acaeronet and your email. Jennifer from manpower has sent an email dated Mar 12th with a link that details what shifts have been taken. The actual bidding of the shifts is still done in person/over the phone/or by proxy. Good luck to everyone!!!
LOU Manpower position | 22 FEB 2018
Congratulations to Lori Kim who has been selected as the successful candidate for this position. Thank you to all those who applied.
Uniform launch delayed | 20 FEB 2018
Don't burn that old uniform quite yet. Air Canada has advised the Feb 26th launch date has been delayed until further notice. Details of a new launch date will be communicated as soon as they become available.
Planning for your future / Pre retirement course | 16 FEB 2018
Unifor is please to announce a pre-retirement course for Saturday, May 12th/2018.
The course time is 0830-1600 with lunch being provided.
Location is the Unifor office at 326 12th Street New Westminster
Deadline to sign up is April 30th ... if interested please email caw.kaikit@gmail.com
Staffing update | 10 FEB 2018
The company has advised our bargaining representative of their intentions for staffing as we head into the next shift bid ...
- Hiring 20 F/T with a preference of French bilingual
- Hiring 6 P/T with a preference of French bilingual
- Hiring 3 P/T German
- Hiring 4 P/T Hindi
Overtime now Available | 09 FEB 2018
As we head into Chinese New Year and Reading Week/Spring Break/Easter Overtime is available. Please sign up thru ESS if interested.
YVRAP District 101 update Top 10 | 07 FEB 2018
Earlier today a meeting took place involving Tim Cheung, Steve Murphy, Kathy Waters and all available union reps to discuss various issues occurring on the base. Some of the issues discussed were as follows :
1) Summer shift bid - Cycling will occur Feb 21/22/23 Shift bid to occur Mar 6/7/8 with Implementation - Apr 29th. There is an expectation of hiring both F/T and P/T. Once staffing numbers are confirmed these numbers will be published. As with everything shift bid related, these dates are subject to change.
2) Forced Overtime - there is no provision in our Collective agreement to force staff to stay against their will. This applies to F/T , P/T and probational employees.
3) L.O.U manpower/streamline and concierge positions - interviews will be taking place later this week and into next week.
4) PBS - or preferential bidding system will not be happening any time soon. This system which is used by CUPE cannot be modified in such a manner to respect our CBA and therefore we will continue to conduct our shift bid in the same manner as we have done so in the past.
5) Security Breaches - recently there has been a spike in security breaches. This includes boarding errors, doors proxied and left unattended and passengers accessing restricted areas of the airport. It is imperative to take our time, work safely while observing the company SOP's. Always remember no agent will be disciplined for a PSG delay code while security breaches always include a Letter of Reprimand on an agents file.
6) Cart driving - PLEASE SLOW DOWN ... Airport authority has given out 3 speeding tickets in the past week alone. Let's not give YVR any reason to argue they are the rightful owner to provide this service in a safe manner and lose our driving privileges!
7) Lunchrooms - for a room to be designated a lunchroom it must include a sink, fridge and microwave/oven. Therefore the North leads office and Transborder eating room/accounting room are technically not lunchrooms. Unifor has approached local management since the IAM successfully argued there should be a certain amount of space provided based on a per employee basis to have as an eating area. We may see our main lunchroom expanded or other spaces modified... stay tuned.
8) Minimum Wage - by the end of 2018 both Alberta and Ontario will raise their minimum wages to $15.00 per hour. Even though this will only apply to these two provinces its important for the company to be proactive and ensure any future wage increases (prior to our next bargaining in 2020) apply to all members hired after 2012, all across the country. Unifor will be having discussions with AC in the months ahead to address a fair and equitable way to ensure employees are recognized for their contributions based on time of service.
9) B1's - the union continues to be dead against any type of preferential boarding for pass holders. Unifor will be watching closely the upcoming CUPE arbitration with AC and proceed accordingly.
10) Breaks - it is well within everyone's right to, in a respectful manner, confront management when it comes to Article 6.05 also known as rest periods and meal breaks. Agents should never be expected to forfeit breaks and/or lunches and duties should never infringe upon rest periods.
Year End Tax Slips | 02 FEB 2018
T4 tax slips are available for viewing. To access go to Acaeronet-HR Connex- under Pay and Compensation - View/Print year end tax slips.
Contacting the District Chair | 31 JAN 2018
When contacting Kathy via email always use her union email address, never send anything to her AC company email ... ever. It's also important to use your own personal email for correspondence! Thank you in advance.
Vancouver International Airport UNIFOR District Chair:
Kathy Waters email: cawl2002@telus.net
Feb 7th Pay cheque | 19 JAN 2018
There will be two extra transactions applied to this upcoming pay cheque ...
- shoe allowance credit of 100.00
- shift equalization for the previous shift worked May-Nov/2017. This adjustment only applies to those of you who worked F/T and a 5/3 4/4 6/3 cycle. Some of you will see a credit of hours while others will be subject to a deduction depending on your cycle.
LOU 16 - Event Coordinator | 19 JAN 2018
Congratulations to Jaydee Collins who will fill this position. Thank you to everyone who applied.
LOU 16 Resource Manpower Coordinator | 17 JAN 2018
Duration - Valid for a minimum of 12 months up to 24 months
Effective - 12Feb2018
Reports to - Lisa Murphy
Work Schedule - Monday - Thursday with the ability to work flexible hours subject to changes based on operational requirements.
Duties - Assist resource manager with monthly relief schedule
- review day to day rosters to ensure operational requirements are met
- review the daily exceptions to ensure pay related items are correct
- action vacation change requests
- work with training coordinator to ensure training requirements are met
All F/T CSSAs with a minimum of 5 years of service may apply. The selection process consists of an interview and competency test.
Closing date for this position is ... Jan 29th/2018.
Applications can be sent to: lisa.murphy@aircanada.ca
Respect in the Workplace | 08 JAN 2018
This is a friendly reminder to treat each other with respect and dignity. As adults and union members please treat others how you would like to be treated. This includes ...
- not helping yourself to other peoples lunches
- not knowingly taking other agents jackets
- not taking a golf cart when it has been spoken for
Please be diligent and always sign out of the computer and all applications and neverleave wallets and purses unattended. Thank you.
Time loss and Attendance | 13 DEC 2017
As we near the end of the calendar year Air Canada employee reliability CSMs are reviewing time and attendance across the system for customer sales and service agents. Recently a handful of agents have been advised of a pending suspension. It should be noted that time and attendance suspensions only result after a multi step process which generally occurs over a lengthy period of time. If a pattern exists or the employee is trending without improvement this can ultimately lead to a suspension. For the vast majority of agents this message will not apply to your situation.
Health and Safety | 21 NOV 2017
For any Health and Safety concerns your first point of contact should be the H/S committee. This consists of Milisa Ang, Mickey Bains, Eileen Ward and Sunny Zhang.
Vice Chairpersons YVRAP | 26 SEP 2017
Please welcome the following group as your new union reps for the next 3 years
Debbie Arseneault - Rosemary Conley - Margorie Gaylie - Vanessa Gbagbao - Glynn Halston - Susan Lee - Shelley Milligan - Paula Sangha - Baldwin Wu
GIDIP INFORMATION | 07 JAN 2016
Collective Agreement
Contract no. 31
As modified by the memorandums of agreement dated June 30, 2015.
Effective : March 1st, 2015 to February 28th, 2020
English version click here
(French version to be updated as soon as possible)
November 12, 2015
GIDIP: Air Canada (Customer Sales & Service; Crew Scheduling)
UNIFOR LOCAL 2002 DISABILITY TRUST FUND
GROUP INSURANCE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN (GIDIP)
GIDIP APPLICATION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY AIR CANADA (CUSTOMER SALES & SERVICE; CREW SCHEDULING)
The Board of Trustees for the above noted plan has instructed Canadian Benefits Consulting Group as Plan Administrator for the plan to bring to your attention a potential concern that may be queried by the Members applying for GIDIP benefits.
In the past, HR Connex was responsible for preparing the GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Applications and forwarding a package to each disabled Member (via mail) following the 6th day of the Member’s absence.
It has been brought to our attention that Air Canada has brought this process back in-house and is now handled by the Disability Management Team. Consequently, Air Canada has changed the process whereas:
Ø Following 14 consecutive days of the Member's absence, the Attendance & Disability Specialist will complete the Plan Sponsor Statement of the GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Application and forward the completed Plan Sponsor Statement directly to the Plan Administrator (Canadian Benefits Consulting Group) via email; and
Ø The Attendance & Disability Specialist will email the GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Application package to the Member via their Air Canada email address (a package will be mailed if requested by the Member).
Attached please find a GIDIP Application overview that you may want to post for Members to review.
The Board of Trustees thought it would be beneficial to let you know in the event that Members approach you and question the delay to process and receive their GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Application package.
(Complete text is available in the attached documents below)
Subject: GIDIP: Air Canada (Customer Sales & Service; Crew Scheduling)
Darryl Bink
Communications Coordinator
T: (647) 802-8613
E: dbink@unifor2002.org
W: unifor2002.org
7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit 5
Mississauga, ON L5S 1M2
During the week of July 9th thru to July 15th, Kathy Waters will be on holidays. Please do not call her cell phone. Steve Murphy will be covering the office in her absence. Thank you.
Radios and PDAs | 26 JUN 2018
As we strive to become a top 10 Airline we can all agree the importance of having the necessary tools and equipment to do the job. Until Air Canada's summer preparedness team can source more radios and Pda's we are left to access the tool crib on the ramp. It is important to note that walk time at the beginning and the end of your shift to the tool crib is on company time. Streamline and management are aware that this extra step needs to be accounted for when putting together your daily duties. Rgds/on behalf of K. Waters.
Partial Shift Trades | 26 JUN 2018
Article 6.16 - Partial shift trades are permitted provided that no shift is split into more than two parts. It is the sole responsibility of the employee to ensure that the partial shift trade has absolutely no impact on customer service. Under no circumstances shall an employee be allowed to leave his/her assigned duties or work area until the shift trade partner is present. This transition needs to be seamless to the customer.
Early Bargaining of our next Collective Bargaining Agreement | 11 JUN 2018
Air Canada has approached the Union with the desire to initiate talks with respect to our next CBA. Bargaining surveys will be distributed in mid June and must be returned by July 31st. Proposal meetings will take place in September with an expectation that talks between AC and Unifor will commence in October. Should talks and Voting not be in favour our contract will still remain in full force until Feb 2020.
Vacant Shifts | 31 MAY 2018
Please be advised that when shifts are vacated due to retirements, agents transferring to other bases, special projects (LOU's) that the shifts will be posted on the resource board for exactly 7 days. These shifts are subsequently filled by the most senior agent. Ensure you are prepared to accept any shift you have signed up for as there is no option to decline.
Pacific Bargaining Rep | 31 MAY 2018
Steve Murphy will be on holidays until the middle of next week. Any question or concerns can be directed to our district chair Kathy Waters in the interim.
Dangerous Goods Training Certificate | 31 MAY 2018
It is imperative that everyone, without exception, have their dangerous goods certificate on their person when working. Safety audits are being performed and agents without this certificate are being sent home without pay.
Canada Day Stat | 16 May 2018
The official statutory holiday this year is July 2/2018. The holiday act officially moves the Canada Day Stat holiday to the Monday when July 1st falls on a Sunday. Therefore if you work July 1st there is no stat pay. If you work Monday July 2nd and you are not in the GHO you get Stat pay.
General Holiday Option/Vacation Purchase Plan | 07 May 2018
Employees can apply for the program using the online application tool available on -
ACaeronet - EHR kiosk - Unifor AC general holiday and VPP.
Timelines for the 2019 program are as follows :
Application start date ........................................................................... May 2/2018
Application deadline ............................................................................ Sept 15/2018
Deadline for changes to application .................................................. Sept 15/2018
Confirmation of GHO/VPP application .............................................. Oct 15/2018
Please check your AC email for a detailed read of these programs that offer the option of extra vacation.
Transborder lunchroom fridge | 06 MAY 2018
A new refrigerator will be delivered on May 8th. Please remove lunches daily as space is always at a premium. Thank you to the local Union District who arranged payment and coordinated delivery.
Amadeus tester | 02 MAY 2018
Air Canada has recently sent out an email advising of vacancies (as a LOU 16) to test the upcoming passenger service system. This project requires testers for 6-24 months in YUL. Hotel accommodations and a per diem will be provided.
Parking at the OPS centre | 30 APR 2018
Recently there has been a number of break ins and broken windows on vehicles parked near the Sea Island sky train station at the Operations centre parking lot. Air Canada is increasing patrols and looking at other security measures. Please don't tempt thieves by leaving any valuable visible in your vehicle.
Resource Board | 20 APR 2018
A new resource board in the sitting room adjacent to the 3rd floor lunchroom will now display - available shifts that need to be filled / LOU positions / Temp management upgrades / staffing vacancies. Please periodically view this board to keep abreast of the latest developments in our workplace.
New Coaching Positions | 20 APR 2018
The company is looking for a few coaches to assist new hires in the lobby during May/June/possibly July. Please note your shift may be adjusted due to training requirements. If interested email george.chou@aircanada.ca
Shifts available Customs PS | 20 APR 2018
The company has recognized the ongoing need for agents in the customs hall to assist passengers. Two 4/3 shifts need to be filled and are displayed on the new resource board in the 3rd floor lunchroom by the leather seats. If interested please contact manpower.
B1 Travel Pass | 17 APR2018
Recently CUPE, which represents Air Canada flight attendants, filed a grievance against the company regarding the issuing of B1 travel passes to certain employee groups and not others. Their argument contended that these passes were offered during the negotiations of 2015 between CUPE and Air Canada. This case went to arbitration and yesterday the arbitrator ruled and dismissed the Union's allegation stating it was without merit.
Union Meeting | 12 APR 2018
Earlier today a general membership meeting was held at the Fairmont YVRAP. All topics were open for discussion and thank you for those who took the time to attend. Some of the takeaways from the meeting were as follows :
1) When calling in sick to the centralized time and attendance line you only need to provide your base, employee number and shift. You DO NOT need to discuss your illness or symptoms
2) New uniforms and policies described in the Airports Style Standards book may continue to evolve as we work towards summer. We are hopeful that after multiple washes the shirts won't be as starchy and the company's insistence men wear the vest and premium agents wear long sleeved shirts may be revisited.
3) The transborder lunchroom has been fumigated and new fridge ordered and paid for. Delivery should occur shortly.
4) Summer staffing and new employee training came up repeatedly and are areas of huge concern. Please familiarize yourself with break and rest period language under Article 6.05. Employees must work safely, take their breaks, following SOP's while offering top notch customer service. Management will not discipline due to lack of staffing or PSG delay codes but will without fail issue discipline letters when boarding errors occur or for each and every security breach.
5) It was agreed locked in premium bid causes anxiety and undue stress each shift bid due to Air Canada changing the rules and requirements for F/T and P/T. Ideally the union would like to remove the locked in provision or at least entertain moving the one year lock in to the spring bid instead of the fall bid.
6) Outside agents at domestic Jazz. Due to safety concerns and to prevent a catastrophic accident the Union will continue to pursue outside agents to oversee passenger boarding and deplaning at gates C32 - C38.
7) Blue RAIC employees including temp employees should be utilized in the various check in areas and not gate side. Kathy will be meeting with George in manpower to reiterate this point.
8) Planning your retirement is still scheduled for May 12th in New Westminster. For those interested in attending please contact Tim Cheung by Apr 30th.
9) Badging In .... Never, Ever badge in and then go park your car. This is company theft and the union will have little recourse to represent you.
10) New contract 2020 - we can expect expect proposal meetings in the fall of 2019 for the impending end of our contract on Feb 28/2020.
The collective agreement needs clear language and safeguards. Issues that need to be addressed include but are not limited to:
- one wage scale recognizing rising minimum wages across Canada, rising cost of living and a need to attract and retain new workers
- specific restrictions on the number of temps during peak seasons and the duties they can perform
- scheduling / empowering our cycling committee / day of movement
Regards/ YVR Unifor
General membership meeting |26 MAR 2018
When - April 11th (Wed)
Where - Fairmont YVR Airport
Times - Meetings will happen at 0900 // 1100 // 1300 // 1600
Topics of discussion - everything including Uniform launch and staffing
Uniform Transition | 22MAR 2018
As of today the new uniform launch is still scheduled for Mar 27th. Those agents that have not received the uniform or have ill fitting pieces may continue to wear the blue uniform until early June. The company has released a uniform guide in Acaeronet. It is important to recognize this is a guideline and there are many specific issues that need to be worked thru. It should be noted that the union has already won a grievance in the past and hair does not need to be tied back or in a ponytail. Hopefully there will be future consensus with respect to scarves/tattoos/piercings/panty hose and nails. Stay tuned!!
Vacancy Unifor 2002 Pension Communications Rep | 22 MAR 2018
Unifor Local 2002 requires one Pension Plan member from the former Canadian Airlines Local 1990 Plan to fill the position of Pension Communication Representative. The term of office for this position runs from June/2018 - June/2021. For more information, duties, responsibilities and qualifications and how to apply please go to www.unifor2002.org
LOU 17 Customer Service Training | 21 MAR 2018
All F/T agents with a minimum of 2 years at Air Canada may apply for Customers Service Training Instructor positions. Details as follows :
Location - YVR airport and Ops Centre
Positions - 3 positions available
Effective start date - April 23rd/2018
Duration - Valid for a period up to 6 months
Closing date - applications must be received by Apr 4th/2018
Please forward your applications to Brian.peers@aircanada.ca and forward a copy to Unifor District Chairperson.
Vacation Reconciliation Timeline | 21 MAR 2018
Vacation statement issued ---------------------------- Mar 15th/2018
Timebank deduction on pay check of ------------- Apr 18th/2018
Air Canada payouts // Employee deductions --- May 2nd/2018
Employees can view their vacation statement under ACaeronet - HR connex-
Go to eHR Kiosk - My unifor Vacation Statement
Shifts taken | 20 MAR 2018
Due to privacy laws in the Canada Labour code shifts taken will no longer be on display in the lunchroom. Thank you in advance.
Vacation equalization 2017 | 16 MAR 2018
You may now view your 2017 vacation statement. To access go to acaeronet - HR connex - my EHR kiosk - vacation statement. There can be two parts to equilization
1) a monetary payout usually the 1st paycheque in May
2) a timebank deduction for excess hours taken in the previous vacation year.
Shift bid room telephone contact | 13 MAR 2018
The telephone contact for the shift bid room is - 604 231 6564
Spring shift bid 2018 | 13 MAR 2018
To follow the shift bid online as it happens please go to acaeronet and your email. Jennifer from manpower has sent an email dated Mar 12th with a link that details what shifts have been taken. The actual bidding of the shifts is still done in person/over the phone/or by proxy. Good luck to everyone!!!
LOU Manpower position | 22 FEB 2018
Congratulations to Lori Kim who has been selected as the successful candidate for this position. Thank you to all those who applied.
Uniform launch delayed | 20 FEB 2018
Don't burn that old uniform quite yet. Air Canada has advised the Feb 26th launch date has been delayed until further notice. Details of a new launch date will be communicated as soon as they become available.
Planning for your future / Pre retirement course | 16 FEB 2018
Unifor is please to announce a pre-retirement course for Saturday, May 12th/2018.
The course time is 0830-1600 with lunch being provided.
Location is the Unifor office at 326 12th Street New Westminster
Deadline to sign up is April 30th ... if interested please email caw.kaikit@gmail.com
Staffing update | 10 FEB 2018
The company has advised our bargaining representative of their intentions for staffing as we head into the next shift bid ...
- Hiring 20 F/T with a preference of French bilingual
- Hiring 6 P/T with a preference of French bilingual
- Hiring 3 P/T German
- Hiring 4 P/T Hindi
Overtime now Available | 09 FEB 2018
As we head into Chinese New Year and Reading Week/Spring Break/Easter Overtime is available. Please sign up thru ESS if interested.
YVRAP District 101 update Top 10 | 07 FEB 2018
Earlier today a meeting took place involving Tim Cheung, Steve Murphy, Kathy Waters and all available union reps to discuss various issues occurring on the base. Some of the issues discussed were as follows :
1) Summer shift bid - Cycling will occur Feb 21/22/23 Shift bid to occur Mar 6/7/8 with Implementation - Apr 29th. There is an expectation of hiring both F/T and P/T. Once staffing numbers are confirmed these numbers will be published. As with everything shift bid related, these dates are subject to change.
2) Forced Overtime - there is no provision in our Collective agreement to force staff to stay against their will. This applies to F/T , P/T and probational employees.
3) L.O.U manpower/streamline and concierge positions - interviews will be taking place later this week and into next week.
4) PBS - or preferential bidding system will not be happening any time soon. This system which is used by CUPE cannot be modified in such a manner to respect our CBA and therefore we will continue to conduct our shift bid in the same manner as we have done so in the past.
5) Security Breaches - recently there has been a spike in security breaches. This includes boarding errors, doors proxied and left unattended and passengers accessing restricted areas of the airport. It is imperative to take our time, work safely while observing the company SOP's. Always remember no agent will be disciplined for a PSG delay code while security breaches always include a Letter of Reprimand on an agents file.
6) Cart driving - PLEASE SLOW DOWN ... Airport authority has given out 3 speeding tickets in the past week alone. Let's not give YVR any reason to argue they are the rightful owner to provide this service in a safe manner and lose our driving privileges!
7) Lunchrooms - for a room to be designated a lunchroom it must include a sink, fridge and microwave/oven. Therefore the North leads office and Transborder eating room/accounting room are technically not lunchrooms. Unifor has approached local management since the IAM successfully argued there should be a certain amount of space provided based on a per employee basis to have as an eating area. We may see our main lunchroom expanded or other spaces modified... stay tuned.
8) Minimum Wage - by the end of 2018 both Alberta and Ontario will raise their minimum wages to $15.00 per hour. Even though this will only apply to these two provinces its important for the company to be proactive and ensure any future wage increases (prior to our next bargaining in 2020) apply to all members hired after 2012, all across the country. Unifor will be having discussions with AC in the months ahead to address a fair and equitable way to ensure employees are recognized for their contributions based on time of service.
9) B1's - the union continues to be dead against any type of preferential boarding for pass holders. Unifor will be watching closely the upcoming CUPE arbitration with AC and proceed accordingly.
10) Breaks - it is well within everyone's right to, in a respectful manner, confront management when it comes to Article 6.05 also known as rest periods and meal breaks. Agents should never be expected to forfeit breaks and/or lunches and duties should never infringe upon rest periods.
Year End Tax Slips | 02 FEB 2018
T4 tax slips are available for viewing. To access go to Acaeronet-HR Connex- under Pay and Compensation - View/Print year end tax slips.
Contacting the District Chair | 31 JAN 2018
When contacting Kathy via email always use her union email address, never send anything to her AC company email ... ever. It's also important to use your own personal email for correspondence! Thank you in advance.
Vancouver International Airport UNIFOR District Chair:
Kathy Waters email: cawl2002@telus.net
Feb 7th Pay cheque | 19 JAN 2018
There will be two extra transactions applied to this upcoming pay cheque ...
- shoe allowance credit of 100.00
- shift equalization for the previous shift worked May-Nov/2017. This adjustment only applies to those of you who worked F/T and a 5/3 4/4 6/3 cycle. Some of you will see a credit of hours while others will be subject to a deduction depending on your cycle.
LOU 16 - Event Coordinator | 19 JAN 2018
Congratulations to Jaydee Collins who will fill this position. Thank you to everyone who applied.
LOU 16 Resource Manpower Coordinator | 17 JAN 2018
Duration - Valid for a minimum of 12 months up to 24 months
Effective - 12Feb2018
Reports to - Lisa Murphy
Work Schedule - Monday - Thursday with the ability to work flexible hours subject to changes based on operational requirements.
Duties - Assist resource manager with monthly relief schedule
- review day to day rosters to ensure operational requirements are met
- review the daily exceptions to ensure pay related items are correct
- action vacation change requests
- work with training coordinator to ensure training requirements are met
All F/T CSSAs with a minimum of 5 years of service may apply. The selection process consists of an interview and competency test.
Closing date for this position is ... Jan 29th/2018.
Applications can be sent to: lisa.murphy@aircanada.ca
Respect in the Workplace | 08 JAN 2018
This is a friendly reminder to treat each other with respect and dignity. As adults and union members please treat others how you would like to be treated. This includes ...
- not helping yourself to other peoples lunches
- not knowingly taking other agents jackets
- not taking a golf cart when it has been spoken for
Please be diligent and always sign out of the computer and all applications and neverleave wallets and purses unattended. Thank you.
Time loss and Attendance | 13 DEC 2017
As we near the end of the calendar year Air Canada employee reliability CSMs are reviewing time and attendance across the system for customer sales and service agents. Recently a handful of agents have been advised of a pending suspension. It should be noted that time and attendance suspensions only result after a multi step process which generally occurs over a lengthy period of time. If a pattern exists or the employee is trending without improvement this can ultimately lead to a suspension. For the vast majority of agents this message will not apply to your situation.
Health and Safety | 21 NOV 2017
For any Health and Safety concerns your first point of contact should be the H/S committee. This consists of Milisa Ang, Mickey Bains, Eileen Ward and Sunny Zhang.
Vice Chairpersons YVRAP | 26 SEP 2017
Please welcome the following group as your new union reps for the next 3 years
Debbie Arseneault - Rosemary Conley - Margorie Gaylie - Vanessa Gbagbao - Glynn Halston - Susan Lee - Shelley Milligan - Paula Sangha - Baldwin Wu
GIDIP INFORMATION | 07 JAN 2016
Collective Agreement
Contract no. 31
As modified by the memorandums of agreement dated June 30, 2015.
Effective : March 1st, 2015 to February 28th, 2020
English version click here
(French version to be updated as soon as possible)
November 12, 2015
GIDIP: Air Canada (Customer Sales & Service; Crew Scheduling)
UNIFOR LOCAL 2002 DISABILITY TRUST FUND
GROUP INSURANCE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN (GIDIP)
GIDIP APPLICATION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY AIR CANADA (CUSTOMER SALES & SERVICE; CREW SCHEDULING)
The Board of Trustees for the above noted plan has instructed Canadian Benefits Consulting Group as Plan Administrator for the plan to bring to your attention a potential concern that may be queried by the Members applying for GIDIP benefits.
In the past, HR Connex was responsible for preparing the GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Applications and forwarding a package to each disabled Member (via mail) following the 6th day of the Member’s absence.
It has been brought to our attention that Air Canada has brought this process back in-house and is now handled by the Disability Management Team. Consequently, Air Canada has changed the process whereas:
Ø Following 14 consecutive days of the Member's absence, the Attendance & Disability Specialist will complete the Plan Sponsor Statement of the GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Application and forward the completed Plan Sponsor Statement directly to the Plan Administrator (Canadian Benefits Consulting Group) via email; and
Ø The Attendance & Disability Specialist will email the GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Application package to the Member via their Air Canada email address (a package will be mailed if requested by the Member).
Attached please find a GIDIP Application overview that you may want to post for Members to review.
The Board of Trustees thought it would be beneficial to let you know in the event that Members approach you and question the delay to process and receive their GIDIP Short Term Disability Claim Form Application package.
(Complete text is available in the attached documents below)
Subject: GIDIP: Air Canada (Customer Sales & Service; Crew Scheduling)
Darryl Bink
Communications Coordinator
T: (647) 802-8613
E: dbink@unifor2002.org
W: unifor2002.org
7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit 5
Mississauga, ON L5S 1M2