Update: Blue Pass Settlement for former Handlex Members of Unifor Local 2002

Update: Blue Pass Settlement for former Handlex Members of Unifor Local 2002

February 25, 2019 at 3:35 PM
We understand many of you have been anxiously awaiting an update on the progress of the Blue Pass settlement, we would like to share with you the following information regarding this award.

Back in July 2018, the arbitrator Claude Martin, rendered his decision and a monetary settlement was to be awarded to the former Handlex members of Unifor Local 2002.

Unifor 2002 had compiled the necessary information, however, the Teamsters Union had some amendments to their membership lists which resulted in a further delay in sending all of the names to the current employer (Swissport). Swissport is currently in the process of reviewing the membership lists and will allocate the monies to the respective Unions.

The Company will forward the funds which will be placed into a trust account for the Unions. The Unions will then commence the process of distributing the monies to their members.

Members who have terminated their employment with Handlex/Servisair will have pro-rated amounts allocated to them based on the expiry dates of the agreements listed below. These calculations will be determined once we are in receipt of the funds.
  • Collective Agreement expired on September 8, 2014 - Vancouver members
  • Collective Agreement expired on January 31, 2015 – Toronto members
  • Collective Agreement expired on April 2, 2015 - Montreal members

Our objective is to ensure accuracy and expediency in allocating this award to all of its rightful claimants.

We will continue to update you as the details of this process unfolds.
 
In solidarity,
Theresa Amicarelli – Assistant to the Local 2002 President
Josee Genois – Assistant to the Local 2002 President