Jazz CSA/ACS: Bilingual Women's Advocate required

Jazz CSA/ACS: Bilingual Women's Advocate required

October 27, 2014 at 7:30 AM

Unifor Local 2002 is accepting applications for the position of a Women's Advocate for Jazz CSA/ACS. The Company agrees to provide the Women’s Advocate representatives with a guarantee of eight (8) hours Company paid release time per month. The release will be arranged prior to the first of the month if possible. In addition, the Company will agree to a paid release on an ad hoc basis as required for issues which arise.

The Company (Jazz Aviation LP) agrees to pay for the Women's Advocates travel time, registration costs for training, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary and subject to management approval.


The negotiated language is as follows:

ARTICLE 22.01 – LETTER OF INTENT – WOMEN’S ADVOCATE POSITION

The Company and Union agree upon ratification of the tentative agreement to implement the following language on a trial basis for a period of eighteen (18) months to evaluate the effectiveness of this position. At the end of this trial period the parties will meet and discuss the incorporation of this LOI into a formal Letter of Understanding to form part of the Collective Agreement. The Union will provide the Company with information pertaining to the usage of the Women’s Advocate position as part of the evaluation.

22.01  Recognition – In addition to the current resources as per the Company sponsored EAP and available HR employer supported programs, the parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these and other issues.

22.02  Selection – The parties agree to recognize the need for the role of Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate(s) will be selected by Unifor and will be a female Jazz employee. The successful candidate(s) will agree to perform the Women’s Advocate position for a minimum twelve (12) month period. The selection will be subject to approval by the Company’s HR representative.

22.03  Scope – The Women's Advocate(s) will meet with female employees as required to discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate agency when necessary. The Company and the Union will develop appropriate communications to inform employees about the role of the Women's Advocate(s) and will communicate contact information.

22.04  Training – The Women's Advocate(s) will participate in an initial forty (40) hours training program organized by Unifor (formally the CAW) and annually a three (3) day training program including travel time. The Company may select a representative to participate in the aforementioned training.

22.05  Application – The Company commits to making every reasonable effort to provide the Women's Advocate(s) to access to a confidential phone line in the workplace. Additionally, the company commits to making every reasonable effort to provide access to a confidential office should an issue arise in the workplace that requires immediate action.

22.06  Release – The Company agrees to a maximum of three Women's Advocate positions, preferably to include coverage by region. Consideration for the foregoing will include at least one (1) French speaking advocate for the province of Quebec to be included in the total number of regional Women Advocate’s positions.

The Company (Jazz Aviation LP) agrees to provide the Women's Advocate representatives with a guarantee of eight (8) hours Company paid release time per month. The release will be arranged prior to the first of the month if possible. In addition, the Company will agree to a paid release on an ad hoc basis as required for issues which arise.

The Company agrees to pay for the Women's Advocates travel time, registration costs for training, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary and subject to management approval.


  • All Full and Part time women who work in Jazz CSA/ACS are eligible to apply and take on this important role.


The successful candidate will report to the President of Unifor Local 2002.

Individuals interested in applying should forward their application no later than:
November 10, 2014, 1700 hours Eastern Time

  

ADOBE ACROBAT READER IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT

Posting + Application 

  

Please complete the application and send via e-mail, fax or Canada Post to:

Unifor Local 2002 - Jazz Women's Advocate position
7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit 5
Mississauga, ON L5S 1M2
Fax: (905) 678-0100 or 1-866-635-5956
E-mail: [email protected]

  

  

For more information, please contact:
Christine Bower, Unifor 2002, VP, Jazz CSA/ACS/Crew Scheduling

  

  

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