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JUNE 17, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear colleague Laurel Shaw
The following is from Laurel's husband, Bob Shaw
Laurel Gayle Shaw - September 23, 1952 - June 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that I announce that my wife, Laurel has passed away after a long illness. For those of you that knew Laurel, you will be saddened and those that did not, I want you to know that she was an extraordinary person who made life for her colleagues and fellow airline workers a brighter and better place for everyone to work. She loved Canadian Airlines and Air Canada and had friends in both camps. She loved the people who worked there. If there was a project or cause to get involved with or a fellow staff member who needed any assistance or help, she was the first person to get involved. She had an empathy, compassion and a strength of action that is very rare. It was very important to Laurel. Laurel was the most positive, optimistic and intuitive person I have ever known. She was empathetic, very self aware and after the airline business, she became involved with select groups and projects in the Port Hope/ Cobourg community and Florida to foster her community spirit. She took a leadership position with practical and supportive qualities that brought value to those around her in a very dignified manner that is indeed rare in certain environments. She learned a great deal within the union and the lessons and education she received through the union was always a sense of pride and purpose in her.
She had a great career at Canadian Airlines and Air Canada with a significant portion of her tenure at both companies in The Concierge Department at Toronto International Airport. The Concierge Group, for me as a big fan of the department, is defined for the agent professionalism, expertise, experience and an inherent ability to get things done from a maximum customer service prospective. She loved working in that group and loved the job. She was very interested in unionism and was very active from her time organizing Elan Holidays throughout her career, serving as Vice President of the Ontario Chapter of the Airline Union. She was a leader and a true pioneer in this aspect of her activism. She formalized her education with post secondary labour focused courses and accreditations. Of course, this met with some great debates in our house because my career with the airline was on the management and business planning side of the business. I admire Laurel very much.
Through Laurel's illness, many, many people reached out to her. This meant a great deal to her and she valued very much her friendship with her fellow staff members. Many of these relationships survived the test of time and it is this support and interest in her that has been so important to her and I. Thank you for your support. It is very important for me.Of course, many of her best friends are from the airline. There is a select group of people that provided us with incredible friendship, assistance, support and inspiration through our situation. I have and will offer a much more personal recognition of gratitude to them, I will never be able to thank them or recognize them sufficiently, but they have taught me a great deal about contribution, care and fellowship. These people love Laurel and are a true reflection of the union and airline community that is so unique.
In the last week of her life, we talked very intimately and very seriously. She died, after years of searching, knowing her value as a person, knowing her contributions that defined her life and knowing what truly was important in a very successful and complete life. This is a gift that many of us will never receive. She got it and she taught me, particularly over the last year when the challenges for her were the biggest.She is an extraordinary person and when you read this today I hope all understand what an extraordinary and dynamic person she was.
Bob Shaw
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JUNE 13/2021
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
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JUNE 10/2021
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our Dear Friend and Colleague James Hamersfeld.
He will be missed and our thoughts and Prayers go out to his Family.
There will be Sympathy Cards Available in the Domestic Gate Lunch Room, ATO Lunchroom and Union Office. There will be a collection taken and donations will be in honour of his name and memory.
The Employee Assistance Program has been advised and are available for Support.
1 844 880 9142.
Our VP Charlotte Pape is also available locally Charlotte @ unifor 2002.org
James was a part of our Family and will never be forgotten.
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
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JUNE 4 /2021
Hello Everyone
Just some Updates:
* INFORMATION- While we realize that outside information can be often useful and convenient it is not always accurate . Obtaining advice, opinions from chats etc including outside sources it is not always factual and accurate and can be muted,convoluted and distorted. We ask that you seek information from the Union Office, email, phone calls and Union On Call. DISTRICT 301 is extremely communicative and Available. We also ask that your communication comes directly from our employer, Areonet, Acpedia.
RECALLS- We are extremley aware and excited of the announcement of recent recalls . Our Employer has advised through email Communication that you will be processed to " active " status effective June 05/21. They have been unable to provide a schedule for an effective date to start Training .They have communicated to us that they will have an implemented schedule within 1 week. Although frustrating there is an extremely Labour intensive process that goes on behind the scenes as per our Collective Agreement.
The Conditional Offers will be advised within this timeframe as well however will have a different effective date if actioned.
We ask that you continue to monitor your Company Emails for updates on scheduled Training.
Please continue your patience and know we are here to support you through this transition back to work as much we are able to.
#gettingmembersbacktowork🙏🏼💪
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
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June 04, 2021
HERE YE! HERE YE!
A WRIT OF ELECTION has been issued at District 301 for the positions of:
- 1 District Chairperson
- 1 Health and Saftey Representative
Please click HERE to view/download the WRIT OF ELECTION in PDF format
May 31, 2021
We have had requests for the highlights of our lastest ratified Collective Agreement. Please click HERE for the PDF version.
MAY 27/2021
GREAT NEWS🤗
The Company has declared Vancancies:
YYZ BASE:
185 FT
29 PT
We cannot provide specific seniority dates as members have multiple recall requests.
We will provide information as we receive.
Please keep up to date with Company Emails.
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
MAY 24/2021
The DISTRICT 301 Union Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, May 26/2021 for our Leadership Meeting.
For time-sensitive issues please contact Union On-Call at 416 697 1234.
Thanking You
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
MAY 21/2021
CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 to all those that requested the Early Retirement Incentive.
All requests have now been confirmed.
108 Toronto Airport Members FT and PT.
These will be effective 01 June 01 July and Aug 01/2021.
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
May 08/2021
We are pleased to announce that we now have an Agreement from the Company that if Covid 19 Vaccine Appointment is during Company Time that this will fall under the guidelines of Family Responsibility. A confirmation of the appointment is required. Please send all requests to yuler@aircanada.ca also CC in jody@yyzdistrict301.com
3 days Paid
2 days Unpaid
EXTENSION OF TRAVEL PASSES
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
May 4/2021
Employees interested in participating can fill out the Registration Form here.
MAY 2/2021
Please see the above for GHO/VPP options.
Contact the Union Office should you have questions or require assistance.
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
APRIL 26/2021
On April 21/21 DISTRICT 301 hosted its very first Membership Meeting via Zoom due to the current circumstances.
This meeting was well attended giving those an opportunity to participate and listen to the meeting from their location.
We received positive feedback and thank all those that were able to be there.
JODY JAMES
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
APRIL 20/21
As previously communicated the Recall Numbers are now Finalized.
50 FULL TIME YYZ BASE
110 PART TIME YYZ BASE
Seniorities for FT YYZ BASE- 24 July/2000
PT YYZ BASE- Nov 14/2005
As this is a process some of these numbers encompass " Conditional " offers.
JODY JAMES
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
APRIL 19/2021
Today we were notified that Vancancies have been declared. This is Great News for our Membership. The Transfer List will be activated and Recalls will follow as per Art 10.12.
The Company will correspond with the Members shortly via phone call/email with details.
This process will take time and ask that you be patient.
Numbers have not been finalized and will be communicated shortly.
Finally some Positive News and am hopeful that this will continue.
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
APRIL 17/ 2021
We will be hosting a Membership Meeting Via Zoom on Wednesday April 21/21 from 900-1600.
We invite all District 301 members both active and inactive to Join.
Please note that the Union Office will be Closed.
Jody James
DISTRICT CHAIR
YYZARPT
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
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
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
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
Topic: AC District 301 Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 21 at 0900 Hosted by Charlotte
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear colleague Laurel Shaw
The following is from Laurel's husband, Bob Shaw
Laurel Gayle Shaw - September 23, 1952 - June 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that I announce that my wife, Laurel has passed away after a long illness. For those of you that knew Laurel, you will be saddened and those that did not, I want you to know that she was an extraordinary person who made life for her colleagues and fellow airline workers a brighter and better place for everyone to work. She loved Canadian Airlines and Air Canada and had friends in both camps. She loved the people who worked there. If there was a project or cause to get involved with or a fellow staff member who needed any assistance or help, she was the first person to get involved. She had an empathy, compassion and a strength of action that is very rare. It was very important to Laurel.
Laurel was the most positive, optimistic and intuitive person I have ever known. She was empathetic, very self aware and after the airline business, she became involved with select groups and projects in the Port Hope/ Cobourg community and Florida to foster her community spirit. She took a leadership position with practical and supportive qualities that brought value to those around her in a very dignified manner that is indeed rare in certain environments. She learned a great deal within the union and the lessons and education she received through the union was always a sense of pride and purpose in her.
She had a great career at Canadian Airlines and Air Canada with a significant portion of her tenure at both companies in The Concierge Department at Toronto International Airport. The Concierge Group, for me as a big fan of the department, is defined for the agent professionalism, expertise, experience and an inherent ability to get things done from a maximum customer service prospective. She loved working in that group and loved the job.
She was very interested in unionism and was very active from her time organizing Elan Holidays throughout her career, serving as Vice President of the Ontario Chapter of the Airline Union. She was a leader and a true pioneer in this aspect of her activism. She formalized her education with post secondary labour focused courses and accreditations. Of course, this met with some great debates in our house because my career with the airline was on the management and business planning side of the business. I admire Laurel very much.
Through Laurel's illness, many, many people reached out to her. This meant a great deal to her and she valued very much her friendship with her fellow staff members. Many of these relationships survived the test of time and it is this support and interest in her that has been so important to her and I. Thank you for your support. It is very important for me.
Of course, many of her best friends are from the airline. There is a select group of people that provided us with incredible friendship, assistance, support and inspiration through our situation. I have and will offer a much more personal recognition of gratitude to them, I will never be able to thank them or recognize them sufficiently, but they have taught me a great deal about contribution, care and fellowship. These people love Laurel and are a true reflection of the union and airline community that is so unique.
In the last week of her life, we talked very intimately and very seriously. She died, after years of searching, knowing her value as a person, knowing her contributions that defined her life and knowing what truly was important in a very successful and complete life. This is a gift that many of us will never receive. She got it and she taught me, particularly over the last year when the challenges for her were the biggest.
She is an extraordinary person and when you read this today I hope all understand what an extraordinary and dynamic person she was.