April 12, 2021 “Announcement of an aid package for Air Canada brings relief to many workers in the aviation and air transportation sectors and is a critical first step towards a recovery. Aid has been a long time coming, and will stop the hemorrhaging in the entire Canadian industry, and related industries, such as aerospace, …
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ERRONEOUS AERONET PENSION PROJECTION ESTIMATES
Dear Brothers and Sisters,Your IAMAW Air Canada Pension Committee was flooded with enquiries from our members across the entire system during the last week concerning large reductions in the value of their pension benefits in the online Aeronet pension projector. When we looked at the “Calculations Details” page of pension projections that were provided to …
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Absentee Nomination/Ballot Request
Members requesting to nominate, vote in the February endorsement vote, and/or vote in the April election by absentee should make those requests as soon as possible. Absentee nomination forms must be received by January 16, 2021. Absentee ballots for the February endorsement vote meeting must be received by February 13, 2021. Absentee Ballots for the …
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International Women’s day 2021
March 8th is International Women’s Day #ChooseToChallange A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequity. We can choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help …
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STOP Bullying!
Anti Bullying Awareness Day is February 24th Show your support by Wearing your best PINK threads on: FEBRUARY 24,2021 It’s COOL to be KIND Supported by the Women’s and Human Rights Committee
EFAP Bulletin
Dear colleagues, On behalf of EFAP, I am proud to advise you that we have decided to extend our free 3rd party counselling service (Homewood) until the end of this year (December 31, 2021).This service is free (EFAP) and available to all IAMAW members who are active, on ODS or lay-off status. Of course, active …
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Black History Month 2021
During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today. In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by …
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One More Obstacle to Airline Recovery
One More Obstacle to Airline Recovery Today’s announcement made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presents yet another obstacle in the IAM’s fight to preserve the aviation industry, where our members and thousands of other workers are being left out in the cold without support. With the requirement for mandatory hotel-quarantine, at a cost estimated to …
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Season’s Greetings!
Whatever you plan to do, and wherever you plan to be, we wish each one of you a happy and safe holiday season! – IAMAW Lodge 2603–
GVP Pickthall Year-End Special Message – December 2020
Sisters and Brothers: As we approach the end of 2020, I take this opportunity to wish all IAM members and their families the very best for this Holiday Season! On behalf of the IAM Executive Council, and all the Staff and officers across Canada, I bring Seasons Greetings. In December last year as I wrote …
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