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Post date: Mar 28, 2014 5:36:28 PM

Feb 26 2014

Hello All, I have coded Alenka this Friday to work in the union office. She will be able to schedule anyone that has selected VSP and has questions or concerns. So if your not sure of the process or anything else please take advantage of this. Simply notify Alenka in the Union office and she will set up a time for you to visit and have your questions ready.

Cheers Ross.

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12 of Feb 2014

Hello Everyone,

The Unifor Scholarships are available again. You can get an application from the union office. If Your child is a First Year student enrolling for Full time studies in a post secondary education at a Public Institution. You may apply Deadline must be mailed by April 30th, 2014.

The Unifor Family Education program is in full swing for 2014. You can spend a week at Port Elgin engage your union through various courses and conversations while enjoying an all expenses paid vacation on scenic Lake Hurron Ontario. Deadline for application is March 28.

Cheers Ross.

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24 Jan 2014

Arbitration a success for Aeroplan members

On Thursday, January 23, 2014, an Aeroplan arbitration hearing was held in Montreal in front of Arbitrator Michel Picher.

The 17 grievances brought forward by the union were divided into five categories:

1. Scope work violation

2. Relief agent language

3. Union time off

4. Members’ meeting with union representative

5. Union representation in non-disciplinary meetings

Arbitrator Picher dismissed the grievance on union representation in non-disciplinary meetings and also one of the grievances on union time off.

However Picher allowed our grievances and supported our interpretation of the collective agreement on scope work in regards to RT (request tracker), the language on relief agents, members meeting union reps on company time and two grievances on union time off.

While your bargaining committee is disappointed that the arbitrator did not rule in our favour for two of the grievances, we can be very proud of the work that has been accomplished. The favourable rulings (particularly in regards to scope work violations) will help to secure our work and improve working conditions now and in the future.

We hope that this will mark a new path for a more co-operative and respectful work environment at Aeroplan call centres. Details of the ruling will be available in the union office as soon as they are received from the arbitrator.

In solidarity,

Your Aeroplan Bargaining Committee:

Vince De Sua

Stephen Lussier

Ross McConkey

Jane Winfield

Jamie Ross, Local 2002 President

Marcel Rondeau, Local 2002 Executive Assistant

Leslie Dias, Unifor National Representative

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Hello Everyone,

Jan 21 2014

Please be advised that the company has changed the price of what it costs you to purchase miles. It is more expensive so check out the community news section on the portal for the full details. Over-time season is well on it's way and many of you have encountered some error's in how the company is awarding and in some cases coding your time. Please keep records of your time and if you perceive an error please come by to the union office so we can investigate for you. We seem to have transitioned to limited OT remember that this is award by Most senior least time accumulated. Off to Montreal tomorrow for our arbitration. I will report back to you when I return.

Talk to you soon,

Ross.

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Hello Everyone, Jan 09 2014.

A very busy month lies ahead, on the floor and with in the union. We have our quaterly UMHQ next week on the 14th of January. We have a number of issues to raise with the Company I will post the minutes after the meeting. The following week is a crucial week for us. We have our first Arbitration on January 23 in Montreal, I will be attending and will report back as soon as I can with the decisions that the Arbitrator renders. We have waited 12-13 months for this day on some of our grievances. The constant lack of commitment from the Company to resolve issues locally has caused a lot of stress and distrust for you toward the employer. Unfortunate , but our reality. We will present our best case and the judge will decide. With a little luck I can bring some positive news to you. The week after that I will be in YYZ for GIDIP Trustee meetings, the office will be manned in my absence. If you have any concerns regarding Sun Life please bring them forward to the Union. The service should be identical to Claim Secure so if you come across any discrepancies we will investigate. Being a new provider we anticipate a few snags.

Happy New Year,

Ross.

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