March 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM
The CAW opened bargaining with Air Canada on February 11th, 2011 and has been meeting for several weeks. With little progress achieved, the decision was made to apply for Conciliation on March 11th. A Notice of Dispute under the Canada Labour Code has been filed to begin the Conciliation Process. The Conciliation Process is a step that must be complied with as outlined in the Canada Labour Code to allow the parties to reach a final solution to Collective Bargaining.
A Conciliation Officer will be appointed by the Minister of Labour and the conciliation process can last up to 60 days followed by 20 days of mediation. The Conciliation Officer will offer whatever assistance is requested by the parties.
In the meantime, bargaining is continuing between the Union and Employer.
We will continue to keep you updated once the Conciliation Officer has been appointed.
In Solidarity,
Your Air Canada Bargaining Committee,
Paul Janssen, Bargaining Chairperson, Western Region
Dave Hoskins, Pacific Region
Vicky Xekominos, Central Region
Marcel Rondeau, Eastern Region
Christa Chaplin, Atlantic Region
Jamie Ross, Local 2002 President