YVR NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

2018-11-09

Dear Brother and Sisters,

The Negotiations Committee was at the Conciliators office with Swissport Handling Inc., on November 6,7,8,9 2018 to discuss non- monetary issues. After several rounds of mediation, the employer has agreed to key issues affecting Swissport workers. The company has replaced Louis Phillip Charland with Kim Thorne as Head negotiator.

We have mutually agreed to many key articles proposed by the membership regarding job security and other important language issues. 

The parities are scheduled to meet again and November 13,15,16, 2018 We will continue to keep you updated of any developments in the process.

Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to negotiate a fair and acceptable collective agreement. Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Negotiations Committee

VANCOUVER BARGAINING UNIT NEGOTIATIONS – INFORMATION SESSIONS

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Further to our bulletin of November 6, 2018, information sessions are being held in the Local Lodge 16 offices on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, between 10:00 – 20:00, every hour, on the hour, e.g. 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and so on. The last session will start at 19:00.

The offices are located on the 4th Floor, Room B4212, Domestic Terminal Building.

Members are invited to attend on break and before/after shift. 

Transportation District 140 and Representatives of the Negotiation Committee will be present to answer any questions you may have regarding the status and process of Collective Bargaining.

Thank you for your patience and support. Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Tania Canniff, General Chairperson     Todd Haverstock, General Chairperson
Transportation District 140, IAMAW   Transportation District 140, IAMAW

GENERAL MEETING

NOVEMBER.20TH, 2018 TUESDAY
15:30 PM Doors Open at 15:00PM
7980 RIVER ROAD, RICHMOND, BC

AGENDA ITEMS

• Financial Report
• Chief and District Reports
• Notice of Motion: The Executive Board of Local Lodge 16 recommends purchasing IAMAW apparel for the membership. Costs are not to exceed $10,000.    
  

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The General Meeting is open to all bargaining units and the members of Local Lodge 16. Please be advised that the quorum requirement, as per ARTICLE D SECTION 3 of the IAMAW Constitution, is set at 20 members. In addition, Roberts Rules of Order will be strictly implemented to ensure a concise and efficient meeting takes place. It is encouraged for all members to join us on November.20th, 2018 for Refreshments and Pizza.

In solidarity,

Daniel Zamorano

Recording Secretary Local Lodge 16 IAM & AW

 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Further to our bulletin of October 15, 2018, the parties reconvened in Mediation October 30 – November 2, 2018. The Company presented their “best offer” to your Negotiations Committee on Friday, November 2, 2018. The Company’s “best offer” continues to include several significant concessionary elements, impacting upon scheduling, overtime, shift trade/shift give away policy, vacation selection, statutory holiday eligibility, health & welfare benefit reductions and eligibility criteria, changes to COLA/VRSC eligibility thresholds, and term/wages. These concessionary elements of the Company’s comprehensive proposal are not acceptable.

Additional Mediation dates have been scheduled for November 15 & 16, 2018, where we will present our “best offer,” which your Negotiations Committee would be prepared to recommend to the Membership for ratification.

We are extremely disappointed with the lack of progress in Collective Bargaining. We want to provide you with a tentative agreement that recognizes your contributions and rewards your hard work and commitment.

Your Negotiations Committee has been and will continue to fight to improve upon and protect provisions of the Collective Agreement that are of critical importance to our Members.

We will continue to keep you apprised of any developments in the process.

Thank you for your patience and support. Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Tania Canniff, General Chairperson Todd Haverstock, General Chairperson
Transportation District 140, IAMAW Transportation District 140, IAMAW

YVR NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE 

Dear Brother and Sisters,

The Negotiations Committee was at the Conciliators office with Swissport Handling Inc., on October 16,17,18, 2018, to discuss non- monetary issues. After several rounds of mediation, the employer has failed to agree to key issues affecting Swissport workers.

In applying for conciliation, IAMAW hopes the employer will come back to the table with an improved mandate to reach a tentative agreement for our members.

The parties are scheduled to meet again November  6,7,8,9 2018 and November 13,15,16, 2018 We will continue to keep you updated of any developments in the process.

Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to negotiate a fair and acceptable collective agreement. Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Negotiations Committee

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – OCTOBER 18, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Further to our bulletin of September 27, 2018, no agreement was reached between the parties to extend the conciliation period. We entered into the mediation period on September 30, 2018 and resumed discussions, October 2, 4 & 11, 2018 with the assistance of our Mediator. The parties were also scheduled to meet on October 12, 2018, however, the Company declined to meet. 

Additional mediation dates have been scheduled on October 30 – November 2, 2018.

We are extremely disappointed with the lack of progress in Collective Bargaining. We want to provide you with a tentative agreement that recognizes your contributions and rewards your hard work and commitment.

Issues that are of critical importance to the Membership, including but not limited to job security, seniority, scheduling provisions, shift trades/picks-ups/give-aways, compensation and benefits, are under attack. We will not agree to the Company’s scorched earth bargaining agenda.

Your Negotiations Committee has been and will continue to fight to improve upon and protect these provisions.

We will continue to keep you apprised of any developments in the process.

Thank you for your patience and support. Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Tania Canniff, General Chairperson Todd Haverstock, General Chairperson
Transportation District 140, IAMAW Transportation District 140, IAMAW

IAMAW Training Programs 2019

Brothers and Sisters,

Local Lodge 16 is ACCEPTING submissions of interest for Training Classes in the 2019 calendar year. The IAMAW will be offering several training programs this coming year; Leadership 1, Leadership 2, Advanced Leadership,
Train-The-Trainer Training, Young Workers Training, Women’s Rights Training and Human Rights Training. These programs are open to all members of LL 16. Anyone interested in attending should submit a request by
E-mail to eboard@iamaw16.ca with Leadership Training as the subject line.

The deadline for submissions is
12:00pm November. 19th, 2018.

Please include name, location and a brief explanation of why you would like to attend. This is a great opportunity to become more involved and build unity in the workplace. 

In Solidarity,

Daniel Zamorano,

Recording Secretary Local Lodge 16, IAM & AW

NOMINATION NOTICE

YVR SWISSPORT CARGO NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE

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POLLS WILL BE OPEN: TBA

LOCATION:  TBA      

ELECT – TWO (2) NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE

All Nomination Forms for these positions MUST be in the Local Lodge Office or Email Todd Haverstock thaverstock@iam140.ca no later than 15:00 pm on October 12, 2018.

Both the NOMINEE and NOMINATOR must be “Members in Good Standing” of the Local Lodge for the Nomination to be accepted. NOMINEES must meet the Local Lodge Regular Meeting attendance requirements (50%), as specified in Article 2, Sections (H) & (I) of the Local Lodge Bylaws, meet the requirements of Article B, Section 3 of the IAMAW Constitution and be a “member in good standing” for at least one (1) year at the time of nomination for the nomination to be accepted.

IAMAW CONSTITUTION – ARTICLE II – SECTION 3 – ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Members who reside in outlying Districts more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place, members who are either confined because of a verified illness or on leave qualifying under U.S. and Canadian family leave laws, or on vacation, or on official I.A.M. business approved by the Local Lodge or District Lodge or Grand Lodge, or on an employer travel assignment, or reserve military leave, as the case may be, shall be furnished absentee ballots. Members applying for an absentee ballot on the basis of residing in an outlying district more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place, shall have their eligibility to vote by absentee ballot determined by the Recording Secretary and the Secretary Treasurer before the ballot is mailed. Members found not to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot will be so notified within 10 days of the receipt of their application.

Please fill out the attached Absentee Ballot Request Form and mail by Canada Post or hand deliver to Local Lodge 16 office or Email Todd Haverstock thaverstock@iam140.ca no later than OCTOBER 12, 2018. More forms may be obtained from www.iamaw16.ca or the Local Lodge office.

Download Here : Nomination Form – Negotiations Committee

Download Here : Absentee Ballot Request Form

In solidarity,

John Vincent

Vice President/Communicator

Local Lodge 16

PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION AND ADDRESS

Brothers and Sisters,
This bulletin is a reminder that all members of the IAMAW Multi-Employer Pension Plan (Canada) (MEPP) should always ensure that their contact information and mailing address is up to date and current with the plan administrator.

All registered pension plans in Canada have a legal obligation to regularly provide plan members with certain information concerning the pension plan and their individual benefits. In order to fulfill this obligation, the MEPP administrator requires correct contact information for all plan members. 

Section 2.10 of the MEPP text stipulates that members’ accumulated benefits remain in the plan until the expiration of a twenty-four (24) month non-contributory period. This means that former employees of all participating employers will remain members of the MEPP and their pension benefit will remain in the MEPP investment fund for a period of two (2) years since the last contribution was made to the MEPP on their behalf.

It is vitally important that former members keep their contact information up to date so that the MEPP administrator can arrange for the transfer or payment of their pension benefit upon the expiration of the 24 month non-contributory period.

Members can contact the MEPP administrator via the CONTACT link on the homepage of the MEPP website homepage at http://www.iammepp.ca/ or via email at admin@iammepp.ca

In Solidarity,

Christopher Hiscock
Chairman,
IAMAW Pension Committee

COORDONNÉES PERSONNELLES ET ADRESSE

Chères Consoeurs, Chers Confrères,
Le présent bulletin vise à rappeler à tous les membres du Plan de pension multi-employeurs (PPME) de l’AIMTA Canada l’importance de toujours veiller à ce que l’administrateur du plan ait leurs coordonnées et leur adresse postale à jour.

Tous les régimes de retraite agréés au Canada ont l’obligation légale de fournir à intervalles réguliers à leurs membres certains renseignements concernant le régime de retraite et leurs prestations individuelles. Afin de pouvoir s’acquitter de cette obligation, l’administrateur du PPME doit disposer des coordonnées à jour de tous les membres du plan.

L’article 2.10 du texte du PPME stipule que les prestations accumulées des membres demeurent dans le régime jusqu’à l’expiration d’une période non contributive de vingt-quatre (24) mois. Ainsi, les anciens employés de tous les employeurs participants demeureront membres du PPME et leurs prestations de retraite demeureront dans le fonds d’investissement du PPME pendant une période de deux (2) ans après la dernière contribution faite en leur nom au PPME.

Il est tout aussi important que les anciens membres tiennent leurs coordonnées à jour avec l’administrateur du PPME afin que ce dernier puisse prendre les arrangements nécessaires pour le transfert ou le paiement de leurs prestations de retraite à l’expiration de la période non contributive de 24 mois.
Les membres peuvent communiquer avec l’administrateur du PPME en cliquant sur le lien CONTACT sur la page d’accueil du site Web du PPME – http://www.iammepp.ca/ – ou encore par courriel à l’adresse admin@iammepp.ca

En toute solidarité,

Christopher Hiscock
Président
Comité de retraite AIMTA

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Further to our bulletin of August 15, 2018, the parties met in conciliation September 17 – 21, 2018. No tentative agreement was reached and at this point the parties have not reach an agreement to extend the conciliation period, which ends on September 29, 2018. We will now enter into the mediation period and have scheduled dates to resume discussions, October 2 – 4, 2018, and October 11 & 12, 2018 with the assistance of our Mediator.

Your Negotiations Committee has been and will continue to fight to improve upon and protect provisions of the Collective Agreement that are of critical importance to the Membership, including but not limited to seniority, scheduling provisions, shift trades/pick-ups/give-aways, compensation and benefits. We will continue to keep you apprised of any developments in the process. 

Screening Officers who are Members of the United Steel Workers and Teamsters at ten (10) sites in the Pacific Region, have also reached an impasse in negotiations with G4S Secure Solutions Ltd., and have both filed notice under the Canada Labour Code to enter into the Conciliation/Mediation process.

On September 26, 2018, Screening Officers who are Members of IAMAW, Local Lodge 2921 in Toronto, ratified a final offer from Garda, the screening contractor in the Central Region.

Thank you for your patience and support. Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Tania Canniff, General Chairperson Todd Haverstock, General Chairperson
Transportation District 140, IAMAW Transportation District 140, IAMAW