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TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 140 – Dave Flowers Meets with Atlantic Members

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On August 14 and 15, President and Directing General Chairperson (PDGC) Brother Dave Flowers—joined by Atlantic General Chairperson Brother Chris Lipsit and District 140 Executive Board member Brother Jeremy Currie—made his first official visit to Air Canada’s C-Bases on Canada’s East Coast.

The four bases that comprise the Atlantic region—Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John in New Brunswick, and Charlottetown, PEI—welcomed the delegation as they toured each facility. On the shop floor: Dave, Chris and Jeremy engaged directly with members, staff, stewards and Health & Safety representatives, listening carefully to local concerns and answering questions.

Throughout the visit, Flowers emphasized on the critical need for solidarity ahead of upcoming contract negotiations and invited members to raise any issue affecting their base. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with Atlantic members expressing gratitude that the PDGC Brother Dave flowers took the time to visit smaller, more remote bases and spend meaningful time alongside the membership.

IAM Canada – IAM Union Condemns Government Interference in Air Canada Negotiations

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The IAM Union strongly condemns the recent use of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code by the Canadian government in the ongoing dispute involving Air Canada flight attendants. This move undermines the principles of free collective bargaining, a fundamental right for all workers.

Collective bargaining should occur at the table, not be curtailed by government-imposed arbitration.

The IAM Union stands in full solidarity with Air Canada flight attendants, advocating for their right to negotiate fair working conditions without interference.

We are sharing our official letter sent to Minister Patty Hajdu, which outlines our concerns and calls for the government to respect workers’ rights and the integrity of the collective bargaining process.

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