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ELECTION FOR: Component officers 2024

The election results are in!

To: All Air Transat CUPE Members Date:

January 19th 2024

Component President:  

**Marie-Hélène Nadeau 

Number of votes cast:

Dominic Levasseur 689 votes(49.8%)

Marie-Hélène Nadeau 696 votes (50.2%)

Total number of votes cast:

1457 (72.1%)

Abstention : 173 (11.9%)

Component Treasurer:

Martin Rondeau. 747 votes (58.2%)

Daniel Lafontaine 537 votes (41.8%

Congratulations!

Your Component executive officers for 2024 -2027 are:

President: Marie-Hélène Nadeau

Vice-President: Sheena Sumra

Secretary-Treasurer: Martin Rondeau

Your Component Trustee (3-year mandate): Daniel St-Amand

The Tabulating Committee wishes to thank Simply Voting.

Thanks to ALL who voted!

In Solidarity,

Maria Zongos, for your component Tabulating Committee

Rosemère, January 20, 2024

 Resignation from the position of Secretary/Treasurer of the Air Transat Component

Dear members,

First and foremost, I would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in me by voting for me again in the last elections. It is therefore with regret that I write this letter to inform you of my resignation, effective January 23, 2023, from my position as Treasurer of the Component.

This decision has not been taken lightly, and is the result of a thorough assessment of the situation. Unfortunately, the current working climate has become increasingly difficult to bear. The challenges I face on a daily basis and the toxic climate of harassment and discrimination within the component executive had a significant impact on my decision.

I have completed my three-year term and am very pleased with my accomplishments. It’s been a challenging three years of crisis management. I represented you proudly, honestly and ethically. I can confirm that our finances are in good shape. I would have liked to achieve a breakthrough and have the unpaid work with Dominic Levasseur recognized, but that will be in another way.

The work environment I’ve been exposed to for the past two years has been extremely toxic. Internal conflicts have taken their toll on my ideals and objectives at the Component. These actions have caused delays and pitfalls in our negotiation preparations. I’ll be frank: I’m not comfortable with the postponement of the start date for the vote on the 2nd agreement in principle. This postponement weighed heavily in my decision to resign today.

I sincerely thank you for the confidence you have placed in me throughout my mandate. I would also like to thank Dominic Levasseur for his support and incredible work as President of the Component. He has been an exceptional help throughout this mandate.

After several months working on negotiating the collective agreement, I’m happy to see you back on the line!

In solidarity,

Martin Rondeau

January 8th 2024

We feel it is essential to address recent social media commentaries which we were made aware of during the critical and final phase of bargaining.

It is imperative that we remind you of the importance of the values in the Equality Statement which governs our union and all of our members.

The core values highlight the importance of respectful and unifying behaviours which apply to not only how we conduct ourselves in person at meetings, but also to our communication online.

We strongly encourage you to read the Equality Statement by clicking here.

“Sometimes discrimination takes the form of harassment. Harassment means using real or perceived power to abuse, devalue or humiliate. Harassment should not be treated as a joke. The uneasiness and resentment that it creates are not feelings that help us grow as a union”.

Every member, elected or not, must abide by it, and any deviation from it will not be tolerated. Respect and cooperation are part of the foundation of our union, and each and every one of us has a role to play in keeping these two values at the forefront.

We are aware that elections for the positions of Component President and Component Treasurer will soon be underway. All the officers at the negotiating table have worked tirelessly together over the last few months, leaving the politics aside.

The bargaining committee, plays a crucial role in representing our collective interests, operates on principles of equality, collaboration, and consensus.

Our focus was fully on the negotiations and the task at hand. The negotiation process isn’t easy, but our goal around the table is the same: to obtain a new contract that lives up to our expectations and that will collectively improve our lives.

Around this table, we must stand united and present a united front to the employer. The decisions which were made here and communicated to you were made collectively.

We know that the election raises questions, but we ask you not to lose focus and to move forward respectfully and positively in the days to come.

This e-mail is a general reminder to all our members: lack of respect and civility, mean-spirited innuendo, and disparagement between members, including against your union officers will not be tolerated.

In a democratic process we encourage open dialogue and healthy debate as differences of opinion are necessary to keep us moving forward; however, they must take place and be communicated in a civilized and courteous manner.

In solidarity,

Dominic, Sheena, Martin, Jill and Marie-Hélène

2ND TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

January 7th 2024

Dear Dominic

Your bargaining committee returned to the table January 3rd, immediately following the results of the vote. We are pleased to announce that tonight, January 7th, after five days of intensive bargaining, we reached a new tentative agreement. The dates and location of special meetings to present the agreement will be announced to you shortly.

 

In solidarity

Your bargaining committee

Dominic, Sheena, Martin, Jill and Marie-Hélène

January 2nd 2024

Your bargaining committee has taken note of the membership’s clear decision to turn down the tentative agreement at  98.1% presented in December 2023. During all five special meetings held before the holidays, you were present in large numbers and clearly expressed your priorities.

Your committee heard you and is determined to continue its efforts and work on your behalf to reach a satisfactory agreement for our members.

The next few days will be crucial. Your committee will return to the bargaining table tomorrow morning, January 3rd.  These meetings will take place at the federal mediation and conciliation office.

More than ever, it is essential that members remain united and, above all, committed to the bargaining process.

As a reminder: Our strike mandate is still valid until January 23, 2024. We return to the bargaining table with strength and confidence, with the aim of reducing financial insecurity without further delay.

In solidarity

Your bargaining committee

Dominic, Sheena, Martin, jill and Marie-Hélène

 

 

For all information about your union. Who to contact and the various resources available, visit our website:

www.atcomponent.com

 

Your bargaining committee

Chair: Dominic Levasseur president@atcomponent.com

V-P Sheena Sumra vp@atcomponent.com

Treasurer Martin Rondeau treasurer@atcomponent.com

President 4041 Marie-Hélène Nadeau president4041@atcomponent.com

President 4047 Jill Patterson president4047@atcomponent.com

Sylvain Gauthier, CUPE REP

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SPECIAL MEETINGS

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

(Corrected version times)

December 15th 2023

Your bargaining committee reached a  tentative agreement in the early hours of December 14th, 2023.

 

This tentative agreement improves our working conditions. We can share with  you that we have achieved gains and look forward to presenting these to you.

Remember this was achieved after 10 months of bargaining and the involvement of two conciliators. 

It is important that you take part in the meetings to ensure a thorough analysis of the improvements to our CA  as a whole.

We would like to reiterate that special meetings are the best place to share your opinion and ask questions.  

NOTE:

Please be careful when commenting on social media.  Avoid commenting on Air Transat’s social media, you are not helping bargining by doing so.

You have questions? Come to the source.  We have been able to reach a tentative agreement because we were united. At the end, the choice will be yours. Members are the deciding body of the union

Voting will be electronic. Each member will receive a web link to vote. Voting will begin on December 23 at 1:00 p.m. and end on January 2nd at 1:00 p.m.

 

**GET INFORMED AND ATTEND A SPECIAL MEETING!**

 

This year, in addition to special in-person meetings, we have scheduled zoom meetings for those who are on layovers and who may not attend in person.

In-person meetings are to be favored.

 

In Solidarity,

YOUR BARGAINING COMMITTEE

Dominic, Sheena, Martin, Marie-Hélène and Jill

Special meetings will be held on the following dates.

Wednesday December 20th

#1 In-person meeting from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: ALT Hotel, 6080 Viscount Drive, Mississauge (right by employee parking lot)

Please register here

Thursday December 21st

#2 in-person meeting from 1pm to 3pm

Location: Marriott YUL Airport (Near US departures)

Please register here

 

Friday December 22nd

#3 Meeting via zoom open to all bases 09:30:11:30 AM

Please register here

 

#4 Meeting via zoom open to all bases 15:00:17:00

Please register here

Saturday December 23rd

#5 Meeting via zoom open to all bases 10:00am-12:00pm

Please register here

 

IMPORTANT: We ask you not to comment on Air Transat’s social media so that the bargaining process can still continue in good faith. Doing so, goes against the social media policy and can result in disicplinary measures. 

 

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For all information about your union. Who to contact and the various resources available, visit our website:

www.atcomponent.com

 

Your bargaining committee

Chair: Dominic Levasseur president@atcomponent.com

V-P Sheena Sumra

vp@atcomponent.com

Treasurer Martin Rondeau treasurer@atcomponent.com

President 4041 Marie-Hélène Nadeau president4041@atcomponent.com

President 4047 Jill Patterson president4047@atcomponent.com

Sylvain Gauthier, CUPE REP

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CANDIDATES FOR COMPONENT OFFICER POSITIONS RUNNING IN THE 2024 ELECTIONS

 

January 9 – January 19, 2024

To: All members of CUPE -Air Transat

Date: December 10, 2023

The voting period will open at 12:00pm (EST) on January 9th, and close at 12:00pm (EST) on January 19th. Voting will be conducted by electronic ballot only.

 

The following candidates are running for the 2024 Component Elections:

• Component President:

Dominic Levasseur

         Marie-Hélène Nadeau

 

• Component Secretary-Treasurer:

Daniel Lafontaine

         Martin Rondeau

 

***Please review the attached statements by clicking on the names of the candidates.***

 

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

• On January 9th, you will receive an email from our election provider, Simply Voting. The email subject will be 2024 Air Transat Component Elections / Élections de la Composante d’Air Transat 2024.

• The email will contain your unique Elector ID and PIN as well as a link to the voting website. You must click on this link and follow the prompts.

• Once you have submitted your ballot, you will not be eligible to vote again.

• If you have not already done so, please add vote@simplyvoting.com to your safe senders list of contacts to ensure that you receive your voting package.

• If you do not receive your voting package by end of day on January 9th, or if you have any difficulty with the voting process, please contact attabulating@gmail.com with your full name, base and employee number.

Please note, if you are not currently receiving emails from the Component, you will not receive your voting package. Please update your personal email address by emailing attabulating@gmail.com.

For any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact attabulating@gmail.com.

In solidarity,

Maria Zongos, for the Component Tabulating Committee

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December 5th  2023

This morning, December 5th, we have launched our advertising campaign with the aim of  raising public awareness to our cause.

We have full-page ads in the Toronto Star and the Journal de Montréal. Digital billboards have been reserved in the YYZ area, as well as radio ads and other media in the Montreal area. Be on the lookout .

You will find at the base of this email some images in FB and IG format as well as images in “story” format.

Photo credit: www.chantalgallant.com

 

In solidarity

Your component executive

Dominic, Sheena, Martin, Marie-Hélène and Jill

 

Your bargaining committee

President: Dominic Levasseur president@atcomponent.com

V-P Sheena Sumra vp@atcomponent.com

Treasurer Martin Rondeau treasurer@atcomponent.com

President 4041 Marie-Hélène Nadeau president4041@atcomponent.com

President 4047 Jill Patterson president4047@atcomponent.com

Sylvain Gauthier, CUPE REP

 

Tuesday November 28th

Your component is concerned with today’s news of  the joint venture between TS and Porter Airlines.

While we are receptive to initiatives that could grow our employer’s business and improve its performance, it is essential more than ever that our collective agreement include provisions to protect our membership’s level of employement.

The various code-sharing, interline agreements and now joint venture agreements must not come at the cost of our jobs.

Rest assured that we will be monitoring any developments and seeking a commitment from the employer to ensure that these agreements have no impact on our members employment.

Job protection is key for your union and its members.

In solidarity

Your component executive

Dominic, Sheena, Martin, Marie-Hélène and Jill

November 27th 2023

It is with strength and determination that you have mandated your bargaining committee the strongest strike mandate in the history of our union!

The time has come to have confidence in each other! For many years, we have, on many occasions, been present when Transat asked us to “help” in exchange for growth.

Too often, we’ve accepted reductions in our working conditions while our corporate executives continue to get richer.

You made it clear, the time has come to get what is due to us!

More than ever, we are experiencing financial insecurity unparalleled in the last 36 years!

Your message is clear: you want a collective agreement without further delay that gives you respect!

Click here to read the press release

 

In Solidarity,

Dominic Levasseur

Component President

 

Your bargaining committee

President: Dominic Levasseur president@atcomponent.com

V-P Sheena Sumra (Temporary) vp@atcomponent.com

Treasurer Martin Rondeau treasurer@atcomponent.com

President 4041 Marie-Hélène Nadeau president4041@atcomponent.com

President 4047 Jill Patterson president4047@atcomponent.com

Sylvain Gauthier, CUPE REP

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