December 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM
The CAW is pleased to announce that Local 2002 Aeroplan members in Montreal
and Vancouver have ratified a new three-year collective agreement by 72 per
cent.
Highlights of the new collective bargaining agreement include:
- Improved wage scale
- Wage increases retroactive to November 15th, 2012 (3%, 2%, 2%)
- Improved vacation – ability to bank statutory holidays and lieu days
- Defined pension plan intact
- New language for social media
- Cap removed from Supplementary Health Insurance currently at $50,000.00 lifetime
- Workplace violence language
- New respect in the workplace - Harassment Investigation Language
- Paramedical services as outlined in Article 19.08.04 to include massage therapy
- Vision care coverage increased to $300.00 every 2 years from the current $225.00
- Laser eye surgery coverage $1500.00 every 48 months
- Hearing Aids increased to $1500.00 every 5 years from the current $750.00
- Company paid Group Life Insurance coverage increased to $100,000.00 from current $70,000.00
"I wish to congratulate our Aeroplan members and bargaining committee for
their unyielding commitment in obtaining a fair and equitable contract," said
CAW Local 2002 President Jamie Ross. "With a slow-moving economy and the
government’s relentless attack on labour, we are proud of the gains that we were
able to attain for our members. While the negotiations were tough, it is a
credit to both sides to be able to reach a negotiated settlement that received
acceptance of our members during the ratification process."
In solidarity,
Your Aeroplan Bargaining Committee
Vince De Sua
Alenka Karkling
Stephen Lussier
Ross McConkey
Jane Winfield
Theresa
Amicarelli, Executive Assistant Local 2002
Jamie Ross, President Local 2002
Leslie Dias, CAW Representative
Bob Orr, CAW Assistant to National President
For further information, please contact:
Theresa Amicarelli, CAW Local
2002 Executive Assistant