February 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM
As you are aware the Union filed a grievance on December 15, 2010 regarding “I Finder” and a Step 2 grievance hearing was held in Montreal on January 21, 2011.
In that grievance the Union sited a violation of Article 18: Technological Change, and that the Company introduced a new booking tool referred to as “I Finder” without having full discussions and disclosure with the Union prior to its implementation.
The Union received a response from the Company on February 4, 2011 denying the grievance.
We are not in agreement with this decision and have filed a Notice of Intent to Arbitrate with the Company. It may take several months for an arbitrator to be assigned, hear the arguments from both sides and then render a decision.
We will continue to keep you informed.
Your Bargaining Committee:
Ross Mcconkey
Jane Winfield
Steve Lussier
AngieTrignano