Update on Collective Bargaining The contract committee met in Ottawa over the past 2 days. We received a monetary proposal from the employer on April 7th. This proposal was carefully considered by our team. Today at 2 pm the committee presented the employer with a comprehensive monetary counter proposal reflecting the interests of our members […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED The contract committee met in Ottawa over the past number of days. Both teams put forward significant efforts towards reaching an agreement prior to the March 31st expiration. The vast majority of the non-monetary issues have been to the table a number of times and most have been concluded. NAV Canada has advised […]
We are very pleased to announce that the air traffic controllers employed by Transport Canada have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective agreement. Highlights of the settlement are contained in the attached bulletin. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate all the members for their participation in this process, as well as my fellow bargaining team […]
Fifth week of bargaining Talks this week centred on important topics already covered in previous sessions, with a more focused look at potential solutions, and the exchange of written proposals in some areas. Please note, as always, that no issue is considered as ‘final’ unless and until a full tentative agreement has been reached and […]
We are pleased to announce that negotiators for Treasury Board and CATCA CAW Local 5454 have reached a settlement in bargaining for a new collective agreement covering air traffic controllers employed by Transport Canada. Highlights are explained below – but please refer to the full text of the Memorandum of Agreement. Unless otherwise indicated, new […]
As you are aware, your collective agreement with Treasury Board expired June 30, 2009. Much has transpired since the last time we were in bargaining, including a worldwide economic crash; the federal Expenditures Restraint Act (which prohibits total compensation increases in the public service beyond 1.5% per year, ending this year); and late in 2010, […]
Fourth week of bargaining – February 7-10, Winnipeg Much ground was covered from Monday morning to Thursday noon, including responses to proposals from previous sessions, and some new topics: Seniority bids: Initial discussions centred on the problem of deferrals in short-staffed units/specialties; the ‘50% rule’ (the sharing of available training seats between seniority bidders and […]
Third week of bargaining On Monday, the Company hosted a “Technical Update” presentation (requested last time by the Union). Vice-President of Operations Rudy Kellar and Director of ATS System Integration Bill Crawley briefed both committees on a variety of ongoing and upcoming initiatives. The Union has an interest in being involved in and fully aware […]
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of two new Young Controllers Council Members. Michael Carrière (WG ACC) Jean-François Lepage (UL ACC)
Second week of bargaining – January 10-14, Vancouver The week began with the Union and Company committees separately meeting to sum up the experience of the previous session and prepare their thoughts for the current week’s agenda. Joint talks resumed on Tuesday. The following were among the main topics discussed: Training and competency, including: the […]