October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In-person proposal meetings will be held at locations across Canada from November 3 to November 28, and will be chaired by members of your elected Unifor Local 2002 bargaining committee, leadership and members from Unifor’s National team.
These meetings are part of the collective bargaining process so we urge all members to review the online schedule and attend a meeting in your respective location. If you unavailable to attend a meeting in your location, you may attend a meeting at another base. Your participation and solidarity will play a key role in obtaining a fair and equitable contract in 2026.
WHAT IS A UNION PROPOSAL MEETING?
A union proposal meeting is where union members convene to discuss, deliberate and review potential changes to the workplace bargaining contract. Unifor, as an innovative and progressive trade union, uses the concept of the proposal meeting as one of the components in the strategic bargaining process.
WHAT IS DISCUSSED
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Wages and benefits:
Proposals can cover wage rates, pension plans, and other benefits.
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Health and safety:
Members can propose changes related to workplace safety, including hazard assessments, training, and pandemic/contagion preparedness plans.
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Working conditions:
Discussions often include working alone provisions, mandatory overtime restrictions, and other aspects of day-to-day work.
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Other workplace issues:
Depending on the specific workplace location, this may include a wide range of topics, including job security, training, and human rights.
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Bargaining surveys:
Analysis from the recent union bargaining surveys will also be discussed, as these submissions do form part of the key strategic course for Unifor’s bargaining team.
WHY ATTEND A UNION PROPOSAL MEETING?
When we all join together and flex our collective strength, we all benefit. These proposal meetings will be an opportunity to come together, identify common concerns, present creative solutions, and listen to our brothers and sisters with a mutual goal to make gains at the negotiating table.
CONCLUSION
These proposal meetings allow members to provide feedback, share ideas, and have a say in the union's bargaining priorities that will ultimately shape the next collective bargaining agreement. Negotiations always prove challenging, but when Unifor members support their elected bargaining committee, it’s a show of strength and solidarity, putting pressure on the employer to bargain a fair deal.
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We look forward to seeing you at these important meetings!
In Solidarity,
CSSA / CES / CRR / CJM / Aeroplan Bargaining Committee
Astrid Metzler – Chair of the Committee & Western Region Representative
Soppo Gomez-Gnali – Pacific Region Representative
Brett Grassam – Central Region Representative
Eric Bedard – Eastern Region Representative
Cheryl Robinson – Atlantic Region Representative
Jacky Lui – Bargaining Representative
Ross McConkey – Bargaining Representative
Angelina Trignano – Bargaining Representative
Vince De Sua – Bargaining Representative
Tracey Potter – Unifor 2002 Grievance Coordinator
Tammy Moore – Unifor 2002 President
Frances Galambosy – Unifor National Staff Representative
Sandi McManus – Unifor National Aviation Sector Director
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