Dear Brothers & Sisters:
On October 17, 2012, at Air Canada’s request, a Category 33/CSCA merger arbitration hearing took place in Toronto. At this hearing, Arbitrator Martin Teplitsky advised the parties that he did not have the jurisdiction to merge these Categories & Classifications. However, the Arbitrator advised the parties that he did have the jurisdiction to amend his 2008 protocol decision regarding the intermingling of these Categories & Classifications.
Based on the aforementioned, the Union expects Arbitrator Teplitsky to amend his 2008 Category 33/CSCA protocol decision and that an award will be forthcoming. Once the Union receives an Arbitration Decision regarding this matter it will be released to the Membership.
The IAM & AW appreciates your continued support.
In Solidarity,
Fred Hospes
RADGC, Western Region General Chairperson,
Georges Bujold
General Chairperson, Eastern Region
Ken Russell
General Chairperson, Eastern Region
Gary Sinclair
General Chairperson, Central Region
Boyd Richardson
General Chairperson, Central Region
