TO ALL IAMAW MEMBERS AIR CANADA NATIONAL GRIEVANCE VACCINE POLICY
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Further to Bulletin No. 022 dated June 1st, the National Vaccine Policy grievance hearing commenced on July 19th, in front of Arbitrator Vince Ready. Both parties were represented by their respective legal counsel and the Committee of General Chairpersons was in attendance.
As this is a complex and multi-faceted issue, much of the first day was spent in mediation and dealing with preliminary objections. Please be advised that by direction of the Arbitrator these mediation discussions are strictly confidential.
Because this grievance was referred to a full evidentiary process outside of expedited arbitration, additional days are required to conclude the matter.
Your Union understands the heightened level of anticipation around this important issue and securing further dates is a top priority.
All parties including Arbitrator Ready have committed to reconvening in a timely manner, as early as next week. Once confirmed the timeline going forward will be communicated immediately.
As always, we thank you for your patience, your trust, and your support through this process.
In solidarity,
Dave Flowers
President & Directing
General Chairperson
Lou Pagrach
General Chairperson
Grand Lodge Rep.
Dan Janssen
General Chairperson
Central Region
Mahmoud Khatib
General Chairperson
Central Region
Satwant Saini
General Chairperson
Central Region
Steve Prinz
General Chairperson
Western Region
Kevin Timms
General Chairperson
Western Region
Guillaume Lingat
General Chairperson
Eastern Region
Serge Gelinas
General Chairperson
Eastern Region
Ed Hepburn
General Chairperson
Atlantic Region
GC/mdr
BULLETIN NO. 028 – ISSUED JULY 20, 2022 PLEASE COPY, POST AND CIRCULATE
