Your Air Canada bargaining committee resumed talks with the company on April 25, 2011. To date, we have continued to deal with non-monetary issues. Progress remains slow, however your bargaining committee is standing strong in its resolve to get the remaining issues addressed before proceeding with monetary proposals.

We are now preparing for a country-wide strike vote that will take place from May 13 to May 19. Please check the attached schedule for your district’s location, date and time.

We cannot stress enough the importance of every member getting out and casting a ‘YES’ on your strike ballot. Each and every member has the power to stand up to the company and exercise our strength in numbers.

When we speak with one voice, the company listens.

Across Canada, hundreds of Local 2002 members and labour supporters are taking their fight for a fair deal public. On Apr 21, in Montreal and again in Calgary on April 28, CAW members and labour activists rallied, wearing yellow ‘fair deal’ bracelets, carrying picket signs and waiving CAW flags. Watch for your opportunity to send Air Canada a message that this is our time for a fair deal, as rallies continue across the country.

"This is about corporate greed," commented Local 2002 President Jamie Ross. "In the past, we've been patient; we've been polite, now it's time to get political."

It’s time to stand up and be counted!

In solidarity,

Paul Janssen, Western Region
Dave Hoskins, Pacific Region
Vicky Xekominos, Central Region
Sylvia Rothlin, Central Region
Marcel Rondeau, Eastern Region
Christa Chaplin, Atlantic Region
Jamie Ross, President

Strike vote details

The following chart displays Air Canada strike information sessions (sorted by district number).

* UPDATED: May 16, 10:00 Eastern Time

Note: During the first half of each strike vote session, a presentation will be delivered to members. The second half of the session has been designated for voting. Please note that you cannot vote during the presentation period.

For more information, please contact:
Regional Bargaining Committee Member  |  Regional Vice President