Talks break down with First Air

Talks break down with First Air

June 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Negotiations broke down between the CAW and First Air after it was recognized that both parties are still very far apart in their bargaining demands. As a result, the CAW will be filing for conciliation. This does not mean the union is not willing and available to continue discussions with the company.

  

The Conciliation Process

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service was established to provide dispute resolution and dispute prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the jurisdiction of the Canada Labour Code.

Once the formal appointment of a Conciliation Officer has been completed, the following time lines come into place:

First, there is a sixty (60) day Conciliation Process whereby the Officer will assist in areas requested by the parties. After the sixty day period has elapsed, the Officer takes on more of a Mediator role and will attempt to get the Parties moving in areas that are deemed close to resolution. This period will last twenty-one (21) days. If there is reason to believe the parties are close to a "Deal” and need more time with the Officer, both Parties can mutually agree to extend the process to reach a resolution. Failing a resolution, this process will have been deemed to have met the guidelines set out by the Canada Labour Code. Therefore with a Legal Strike Vote in place and the seventy-two (72) hours-notice filed, the Parties would find themselves in a Legal Strike or Lock Out position. These options are nothing either Party want and will attempt vigorously to avoid.

  

Please note that the conciliation process does not alter in any way, the bargaining committees’ focus and determination to bargain the best possible collective agreement for you. In the meantime your committee will be available for any questions you may have.

  

In Solidarity,

Craig Yamkowy, Bargaining Representative
Karl Sperberg, Bargaining Representative
Lambert Williams, Bargaining Representative
Ani Kasparian, Bargaining Representative
Leslie Dias, CAW National Representative
Darryl Draeger, CAW Local 2002 Executive Assistant

  

  

For further information, please contact:
Darryl Draeger, Executive Assistant, CAW Local 2002