|
Notice to Bargain
Yesterday, we officially started the bargaining process for our first collective agreement by filing notice to bargain with Porter management under the Canada Labour Code. As reported by Global News, this filing serves as a fundamental tool for us as pilots, and it:
- Protects our current working conditions: It maintains the current statutory freeze over our existing pay rates, schedules, and benefits, preventing management from making changes while we are in negotiations.
- Enforces good-faith bargaining: It compels management to negotiate seriously with our union on proposals for improvements.
- Structures the negotiation process: It formally begins our negotiation timeline under the Code, ensuring an organized and timely process toward a new collective agreement.
While formal meetings are a few months away, your MEC is already preparing by forming a negotiating committee and creating a pilot survey to identify your priorities. This survey will help us shape our bargaining proposals for improvements like better pay, work-life balance, and enhanced safety.
We'll provide more information on the process, industry standards, and contract comparisons in the coming weeks. For now, please join us at our informational meetings to learn more about bargaining directly from ALPA staff and your representatives.
Porter Pilot Informational Meetings
We’ve seen a great turnout at the first two of our informational meetings in Thunder Bay and Vancouver. Tomorrow, our series continues in Ottawa. Pilots from all bases are welcome to attend any of the scheduled meetings.
Next Up: Ottawa
The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 12, in Ottawa.
- Time: 1500 ET
- Location: Westin Ottawa - Quebec Meeting Room (11 Colonial By Drive)
- Refreshments will be provided.
The Ottawa meeting will cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Introductions from local representatives and primary pilot contacts.
- An overview of the ALPA structure and the role of the ALPA Canada board.
- Key resources like Aeromedical Services, the Critical Incident Response Program, and enhancements to Fly Well.
- The collective bargaining process.
- What to expect in the coming months.
- An open Q&A session.
This is a valuable chance to learn about your ALPA benefits and resources and get a clear picture of our path toward collective bargaining. We encourage you to attend, meet your representatives, and get your questions answered.
Full Schedule of Porter Pilot Informational Meetings
Our meetings will continue through next week to give all Porter pilots the opportunity to attend.
|
Saturday, September 13, 1500 ET
|
Montréal – Sheraton Montréal (555 Boulevard McMillan, Dorval)
|
|
Sunday, September 14, 1500 AT
|
Halifax – Hampton Inn (65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth)
|
|
Friday, September 19, 1500 ET
|
Toronto – Radisson Blu (249 Queens Quay W)
|
|
Saturday, September 20, 1500 ET
|
Toronto – Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites (5875 Airport Road, Mississauga)
|
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your participation is vital in the upcoming local council leader elections. To be eligible to vote or run for a position, you must be an active ALPA member.
You must apply for membership by September 21 to be on the eligibility rosters created on September 22. We strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure you can cast your ballot and participate in union business.
For detailed information on nominations, representative elections, and officer elections for your specific council, please see the links below:
If you are interested in running for office, there are specific rules on campaigning. We recommend following ALPA's Campaign Guidelines to ensure compliance. For questions, contact ALPA's Balloting Department at 888-359-2572, extension 1256, or Balloting@alpa.org.
In unity,
Your Porter Airlines MEC
|