IAMAW Local 2323

Letter to Calin Rovinescu from Chuck Atkinson Re: AVEOS

Communicator — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:26 +0000

May 15, 2012

Mr. Calin Rovinescu President and Chief Executive Officer Air Canada Air Canada Centre 7373 Côte-Vertu Blvd. West Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1Z3

By fax: 514-422-4945

SUBJECT: Air Canada’s Motion to Terminate Contracts with Aveos

Dear Mr. Rovinescu:

I am writing with respect to the above-noted motion. I read with some concern the . . . → Read More: Letter to Calin Rovinescu from Chuck Atkinson Re: AVEOS

Notice to All Members of TBH -Contract Extension -District 140 Bulletin

Communicator — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:59:33 +0000

To All IAM Members of TBH

After consultation with the Shop Stewards and at the request of the Company and GTAA, the Collective Agreement has been extended for three (3) months to February 28, 2013 instead of November 30, 2012.

The Shop Stewards and I view this as a positive action.

In solidarity,

Lou Pagrach . . . → Read More: Notice to All Members of TBH -Contract Extension -District 140 Bulletin

Joanne Louise Thomson -Wife of Brother John Thomson

Communicator — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:03:53 +0000

May 11, 2012

Joanne Louise Thomson Wife of Brother John Thomson

It is with regret that the Union must inform the Membership of the passing of Brother Thomson’s wife Joanne. Brother Thomson is an lAMAW Category 38 Mechanic in Toronto.

Brother Thomson and family will celebrate Joanne’s life as follows:

Celebration: Saturday May . . . → Read More: Joanne Louise Thomson -Wife of Brother John Thomson

Article: Air Canada vows bankruptcy is not an option as its losses continue to mount -CAPA

Communicator — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:26:58 +0000

CAPA -Centre for Aviation

Air Canada is vowing another bankruptcy is not an option as it continues to battle an unprofitability streak and continued fallout from its ongoing labour strife and the closure of its main maintenance provider Aveos. Patience appears to be wearing thin as four years of losses continue to plague investors looking . . . → Read More: Article: Air Canada vows bankruptcy is not an option as its losses continue to mount -CAPA

Open Letter to Stephen Harper: Time to Chase Air Canada Piggies Away from Trough

Communicator — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:56:45 +0000

TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 08, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) – Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

Imagine the outrage of Canadians who heard the news today that top Air Canada honchos are heaping increases by the spoonful on their multi-million dollar compensation plates. This news comes to Canadians only days before talks are set to . . . → Read More: Open Letter to Stephen Harper: Time to Chase Air Canada Piggies Away from Trough

To All Members! Rally to Support CUPE Local 966

Communicator — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:49:09 +0000

Members of CUPE Local 966, Ontario Works, Human Resources Unit, have been on strike against the Region of Peel, since Thursday, May 3, 2012.

The members, predominantly women who work in high-stress jobs, are seeking equity and fairness from the Region and they are fighting off concessions.

The Region has refused to continue talks. The . . . → Read More: To All Members! Rally to Support CUPE Local 966