APRIL 14/2021

We have been advised that Air Canada will be offering Retirement Packages effective June 01, July 01 and Aug 01/2021.

The Company will be sending the offer to your Air Canada email by Thursday April 15/21.

As these Packages are being presented to other Unionized Groups with Different Collective Agreements please await the Details in your email. 

Should you have questions after the email is sent please contact the Union Office.

905 676 2084

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

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As per Art 10.04.01-07 the Company has now communicated the System Wide Seniority List. The List is available in the Union Office on the outside Computer. You can also contact the office by phone. 

Please verify your Union Seniority Date and Company Service Date. Should you have any discrepancies you have until April 29/21 to bring your concerns forward for investigation. 

905 676 2084

Jody James

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

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MARCH 23/2021

With the Delay of the Reciprocal Process the Company has extended the Deadline until 2359 this Evening for change of status and Base including Phase In.

Please request through HR and Etransfer. 

Thanking You For Your Patience.

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

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MARCH 22/2020

As per the New Language in the Collective Agreement in Art 14.06.01 the following will apply:

* The DC will meet with the Company at the Start of each Month and will oversee the Waitlist Process

* Once awarded all other requests on that Waitlist Form will be Null and Void and a New Request will need to be completed. 

*The Vacation Waitlist Request should be made as soon as possible. 

EX- DC and Company meet April 5

Request for change of Vacation to or from April 11. 

Vacation Waitlist submitted March 15. This would not allow a ample timeline for Vacation Coverage and Processing. 

The Suggestion is to have your Vacation Request in by the 1st of the month prior to the Vacation you are requesting or currently holding.( Based on the example- have Vacation Waitlist submitted by 01 Mar)

The Vacation Waitlist Form is available on www.yyzdistrict301.com under Winter 2020 Shift Bid under Bid Sheets. Send to Yyzresource@aircanada.ca 

Please contact the Union Office for any Assistance you require.

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

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MARCH 20/2021

It is with Sad Regret that Our Friend and Retired Colleague Gayle Graham has passed away. Gayle was a wonderful and Kind Person that went above and beyond in every aspect of her life. She Paved the way for Us here as CES with 50 years of Dedication to Air Canada and will never be forgotten.  We send her Family Our Sincerest Condolences.  May Gayle Rest In Peace.

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MARCH 18/2021

Please Read Above For GIDIP Changes👆 .

*Reciprocal Update- The Company is currently still processing the Bumping Process therefore have not administratively taken place to date. We are hopeful that communication will take place next week.

*Next Shift Bid- Our current Bid has a Tentative end date of May 2/20. To date we have no confirmed information on Shift Bid Dates. 

* Masks- We are currently working on establishing guidelines for our Membership for usage while in the Workplace.  In the meantime please use Company Issued Masks or Surgical Masks both provided by the Company. 

*Mitigation Talks continue between the Bargainning Commitee and The Company.  

As the Effects of COVID-19 continue to affect Us please remain Safe and Positive.  We remain optimistic that our Industry will rebound slowly from the Crisis. 

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

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MARCH 14, 2021

The USEFUL LINKS section has been updated with links and emails for GTAA parking information.  Take a look at what is available.

MARCH 8/2021

MARCH 07/2021

Please take Note of the following Timelines for Vacation Reconciliation. 👆

Equalization will take place on cheque dated March 17/2021.

If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact the Union Office. 

905 676 2084

M-F 0730-1800

Jody James

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

March 2/2021

18.03 MEETINGS NOW UPDATED MONTHLY ........CLICK HERE

FEBRUARY 24/2021

FEBRUARY 24 - Pink Shirt Day is a Social reminder to Support the Anti Bullying Movement. Please always be kind and make the world a better place for Everyone. 

#pinkshirtday 

Union Office 

DISTRICT 301

YYZARPT

FEBRUARY 20/2021

UPDATE:

7 VPP Requests -Actioned

11 Reduced Work Week Requests-Denied

0 VLOA

0 Work Share

0 Resignation Requests 

Retirements Continue 

2 Recinded Lay off Notices-Actioned

The Company has responded that there was " not enough interest" with reference to the Reduced Work Week Offer and will offset with RO. This response is unsatisfactory to the Union during an active Layoff Situation. We will be pursuing this by way of a greviance. 

The Mitigation Plan offered by the Company was both vague and not well thought out thus inhibiting our Membership from applying as the guidelines were  unclear for schedules.

The Union continues to advocate to reduce as many Lay Offs as possible. We remain hopeful that our Industry will improve over the upcoming months to bring Us back together again. Although some of Us are not physically here please know that you remain with us no matter the circumstances and remain confident we will reunite. For those in the workplace I see you everyday holding your heads high in the face of adversity and represent  Air Canada with Professionalism, Strength and Courage. 

Update Masks- Company will be providing 3 ply masks in the upcoming weeks.

#remainingpositive

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

FEBRUARY 19/2021

The DISTRICT 301 Website has gone through and will continue over next several days to improve our Website. Collaboration with Sam Ponzi and Lucy Alessio. 

Please give any feedback and comments to the Union Office or email jody@yyzdistrict301.com 

Thanking you for your Patience 

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

FEBRUARY 10/2021

The Company has advised the Bargainning Commitee of the surplus for the Central Region.  The numbers are as follows:

YYZARPT 60 Part Time

YYZ Call Center- None

CJM- None

Members may be able to Bump to hold FT in the Base-Art 10.11.01.01. The work location would be YYZ Call Center. 

To date we have not been advised of the effective date.

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

FEBRUARY 8/2021

UNIFOR MASKS AVAILABLE IN UNION OFFICE 

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

FEBRUARY 3/2121

JANUARY 28/2021

Our Leadership Meeting took place on Tues January 26/21.

This was our first Virtual Meeting and was attended by the following :

Leslie Dias -National Airline Representative

Sean Smith- TWAC/Mobilization

Don Ross-Acting Local 2002 President

Frances Galambosy- Central Barganninng Representative

Charlotte Pape-Vice President-Central Region

Linda Valee-Chairperson Health & Safety

Manon Camire-Chairperson Workers  with Disabilities Commitee Local 2002

Jody James-District Chairperson-D301

Vice Chairpersons- Active and Inactive

Agenda

Guest Speakers:

-Updating On Current Status with the Company on Mitigation still in discussions.

-Health and Safety Priority-the importance of Social Distancing from the public and each other. Kiosk should be assisted from a 2 metre distance. We encourage all members to use  Full PPE provided including Gowns at all times while on duty.

-Discussion of the continuous Mobilization in Government Action.  Collective communication by way of committees, emails, phone calls etc

.-National Unifor is in constant alignment with the Pilots Association, IAMAW, AND CUPE Demanding Government Action.

-The Importance of supporting Workers With Disabilities.  Review of the Accommodation Process.

D301 UPDATE

* Proposal to the Company for a relaxed Uniform Policy in a Temporary Capacity.  In light of our circumstances and full PPE Compliance we are understanding with the Physical Component of our Scope Work that body temperature will increase. Proposal is for NO VEST. This will now be heard at the UMHQ.

* Reminder that GIDIP ends at age 65. At that time GIDIP Premiums will cease. Should you require time off for Medical Purposes at 65 plus you will be required to support your absence through OHS. For assistance please contact the Union Office. 

* Reminder that with requesting Shift Trades and RO you must work a minimum of 1 day per month so that your Company Service is not affected as well as Benefits. 

Jody James

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

JANUARY 24/2021

The DISTRICT 301 Union Office will be CLOSED on Tuesday JANUARY 26/21 due to a Leadership Meeting.  Please leave Voicemail at 905 676 2084 or for Time Sensitive Matters Union On Call ( Text or Call) at 416 697 1234.

Thanking All Of You

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

JANUARY 22/2021

The Company Announced that Layoffs by upwards of 25% would be be eminent due to reduced Flight Schedules and Booking loads. 

Today at the Toronto Base 46 layoffs were communicated by way of CJM and the Call Center. Toronto Airport was extremely fortunate not to have been affected. Many of our colleagues were contacted today to give 21 days notice. They will have the opportunity to complete a Lay Off Questionnaire with options.  Bumping may take place at Toronto Airport according to the response on the Questionnaire. Based on Union Seniority this would be an extremely small number possibly coming to Toronto Airport. 

Layoffs at YYZ Base have affected currently to July 03/2000.

The System has been hit hard with Layoffs across the Country and we are hopeful that this is in a Temporary Capacity.

Should you have any Questions please contact the Airport Union Office. 

905 676 2084

Union On Call 416 694 1234

Thanking All Of You

#keepingthefaith

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

JANUARY 18/2021

As per our Collective Agreement Art 12.01.03  and LOU 14 we now have until JAN 31/2021 to request a change of Status or Base Location. This also includes employees requesting Phase In. 

Please request through HR Cnx then e transfer.

Please contact the Union Office for any further inquiries. 

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

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JANUARY 15/2021

VOLUNTARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE PROGRAM

Customer Sales and Service Agents holding a permanent active position within Airports covered by the Air Canada/Unifor Collective Agreements.......full details

click here

If you are interested in the program you must complete the application online no later than Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 18:00 EDT TIME.

 JANUARY 14/2021

As Our Industry continues to be challenged with the World Pandemic of COVID-19. More Staff Reductions May come our way. The Breakdown of Location has not been determined.  Mitigation Plans are being discussed and we are hopeful for more Details Next Week. Please stay up to date by way of your Company Email and Union Communications.

#remainingpositive

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT 

January 14, 2021

REMINDER:

Please remember to submit a Vacation Adjustment Form by 0900 January 15, 2021 

January 11, 2021 @ 1150

A revision to the Lead Bid Times has be made.  Please check the W20 shift bid page for info.

JANUARY 7, 2021 @ 2249

The Winter 2020 shift bid is now online. Please click HERE to go directly to the page. 

The full package was also sent to your Air Canada e-mail.

JANUARY 7/2021

Hello Everyone and Welcome To 2021.

The Journey has been extremely long and challenging.  As 2021 is now here we remain hopeful for a fresh restart for our Airline Industry. 

The Successful Negotiation of our Collective Agreement was a blessing just days before the decimation of our workforce.

We are faced with many obstacles with the implementation of Altea and encourage the ongoing support of the Training Department for our Members. 

We continue to address alongside our Health and Safety Representatives the ongoing H&S regulations so that it may reduce the daily stresses of Covid 19. Although our lives have changed dramatically please know we are here for support of the Membership. Please be Kind to one another and always reach out for Help as WE are here for one other.

We look to the past year and think fondly of our Colleagues who have left us too Soon. They will forever have a place in our Hearts. Too many goodbyes were said in 2020.🙏

Numerous Retirements have and continue to take place. The laughs shared and memories created will never be forgotten. We wish our Retired Friends much Happiness in their newest chapter.

With COVID-19 being responsible for over 1.8 million deaths together we remain focused and persevere as we have in the past and treat our internal and external customers with class and care. We as the passengers first point of visual contact must reassure and make the Travel Experience as Safe and Comfortable as possible. While this may have obstacles we as Customer Experience Specialists are equipped and experienced to do the Best we can under the circumstances. 

We remain optimistic that the Vaccine and Rapid Testing will bring Positive changes and reunite us all very soon. Remember to take pride in who you are and this Amazing Airline We Represent. You are all a Special Part of our AC Family and it has been an absolute pleasure to represent you all.

Our Winter Shift Bid/21 is on schedule and the Package will be communicated via Company email by Friday January 8/21. The Package will be available on the Union Website by January 9/21. This process is by phone only and it is Mandatory to submit your Bid Sheet as per the Deadline instructed in the Package. The Website will be updated during the Bid Process. 

Bidding  Process :January 13-14/21 

We look forward to improvements to our Union Website in the upcoming months.

Please Remember to Social Distance wherever possible and continue to utilize PPE. 

#remaininghopeful

Jody James 

DISTRICT CHAIR 

YYZARPT