May 31, 2024 at 9:05 AM
The Air Canada Bargaining Committee has successfully arbitrated a policy grievance regarding GIDIP (Group Insurance Disability Income Plan) premium deductions for part-time members.
Here are the key points from the arbitration decision:
Twenty-hour GIDIP Premiums for Part-Time Members
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Effective from the pay period starting June 9, 2024, GIDIP premium deductions for part-time members will be deducted at 20 hours per week. Regardless of the number of hours worked
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This change aligns the GIDIP premium deductions for part-time members with those of full-time members, ensuring consistency and fairness across the membership
No Change for Full-Time Members
Net Zero Pay Periods Due to Shift Trades
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If any member (full-time or part-time) experiences a net zero pay period due to shift trades, the company will advance the GIDIP premiums to Canadian Benefits
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The amounts advanced by Air Canada will be deducted from the member's first pay period with sufficient funds
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This policy does not apply to any Leave of Absences (LOA)
Pre-Payment of GIDIP Premiums During LOA
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Members on any form of LOA, such as Maternity Leave, Critical Care Leave, etc., must continue to pre-pay their GIDIP premiums directly with Canadian Benefits
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It is important to ensure GIDIP premiums are maintained during periods of LOA to avoid any lapses in coverage
In Solidarity,
Unifor/Air Canada Bargaining Committee,
Benoit Lapointe – Chairperson, Eastern Region
Tracy Rector – Atlantic Region
Harold Bateman – Central Region
Joanne Goulet – Western Region
Soppo Gomez Gnali – Pacific Region
Tammy Moore – President, Unifor Local 2002
Frances Galambosy – Unifor National Service Representative, Airline Sector
24-05-31 AC PT GIDIP Premiums Arbitration Update EN.txt