To: Pina Guercio – VP, Global Human Resources
John Beveridge – Sr Director, Labour Relations
Sent Via Email Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Dear Ms. Guerico and Mr. Beveridge,

We are writing to address the ongoing concerns surrounding your attendance policies, which
have created significant confusion and frustration among our members. While we have previously
given the Company the benefit of the doubt, it is now abundantly clear that Air Canada has failed
to act in good faith. Your recent actions have eroded any trust we once had in your ability to
manage these matters responsibly.

Your attendance management practices have become increasingly unreasonable. Members
have been disciplined for alleged pattern absenteeism when no discernible pattern exists. You
have consistently bypassed legal requirements for doctor’s notes, arbitrarily forcing members
onto the IAP program by relying on a fabricated rolling calendar system which does not align with
legislation. This approach blatantly infringes on our members’ rights and has created an
oppressive work environment.

Most concerning is the recent letter to our members titled “holiday warning letter” which is warning
members not to take any time off during the holiday season, accompanied by threats of discipline.
This overreach is unacceptable. Air Canada appears to have lost sight of the fact that it employs
human beings, not robots. People have personal lives, families, and, at times, legitimate needs
to step away from work. Treating employees as mere cogs in a machine is not only unethical but
also unsustainable. We want to bring your attention to Page 8 of the Air Canada Code of
Conduct, specifically the “Environment, Health and Safety ” section, which reads “We are
committed to protecting the environment, health and safety of our employees, customers and the
communities where we operate.” We want to remind Air Canada that your recent actions are in
contradiction to this statement.

We appreciate the challenges involved in managing operations, particularly during busy periods.
However, the company’s current practices go far beyond reasonable expectations and have
crossed into absurdity. These actions demonstrate a complete disregard for the well-being and
dignity of your employees.

The General Chairpersons are requesting an urgent meeting to address these issues. Air Canada
must re-evaluate its attendance policies and restore some measure of fairness and humanity to
the workplace. Continuing down this path will only result in further deterioration of morale and
workplace relations.

It’s time for Air Canada to regain its moral compass and treat its employees with the respect they
deserve.

Sincerely,

Mahmoud Khatib
General Chairperson

Jason Jiskra
General Chairperson

Chris Lipsit
General Chairperson

Rene Grenon
Craig Chard

Chris Greniuk
General Chairperson

Craig Chard
General Chairperson

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