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TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 140 – ATTENTION AIR CANADA TMOS – IMPORTANT VOTING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED

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What are you willing to lose?

YOUR PENSION: IAM has two pension plans for members of Air Canada depending on when you started with the Company. AMFA does not have a multi employer plan and there are ZERO guarantees that AMFA will not give up or be able to maintain the Defined Benefit through negotiations. For those hired prior to 2012, IAM has a 55 + 25 Years of Service pension plan which has the lowest retirement age amongst the other work groups at Air Canada. Are you willing to gamble on your retirement?

SHARE TRUST: IAM Union holds more than $93 million in Air Canada stock from a 2012 agreement with the carrier. The shares are held exclusively by the IAM with the purpose of paying out in lump sums to IAM members at Air Canada. For some members, the lump sum payment would be over $100,000.
Are you willing to throw that money down the drain?

OUTSOURCING: AMFA just negotiated a contract with WestJet that allows management to outsource “to the extent necessary to protect the company’s schedule and operations dues to circumstances beyond the company’s control.” This gives the company the full authority to outsource your job.
Are you prepared to lose your job to outsourcing?

LACK OF EXPERIENCE: AMFA has NO experience representing members or negotiating contracts with Air Canada while IAM Union has decades of experience with Air Canada and is the largest air transport union in North America. We will go to the bargaining table in 2026 with thousands of Air Canada workers united, while AMFA will be standing alone with no allies and no experience.

DON’T LOSE REAL REPRESENTATION.
STAY IN THE FIGHT. STAY WITH THE IAM UNION!

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TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 140 – ATTENTION AIR CANADA TMOS – GVP letter: Questions to ask yourself

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Dear IAM Member,

As you know, there will be an upcoming certification vote for you to decide whether you will remain an IAM Union member. This vote will take place online so you can vote without fear of reprisal and your vote will remain confidential. I am asking you to consider this: What is AMFA going to do for you? 

• Does AMFA have the infrastructure to fight an evil, well-oiled machine in Air Canada?

• Does AMFA have a Pension Plan? 

• Am I going to be a second-class citizen at AMFA?

• Am I leaving money on the table? 

• Will AMFA protect my job when they have a history of outsourcing? 

As we approach an important negotiation period with Air Canada, I’m reaching out to stress the critical importance of standing united under the IAM banner. Our strength as IAM members comes from our unity, collective voice, and shared commitment to supporting one another.

Our upcoming negotiations with Air Canada are a crucial opportunity to secure better wages, benefits, and working conditions for all of our members. The IAM has represented airline employees for decades, and we’ve built a strong foundation of support and experience in fighting for what’s fair. Dividing our membership now could disrupt our momentum and undermine the leverage we need to negotiate effectively.

We are asking that when it comes time to vote – you vote “NO” to AMFA. Let’s remain focused and unified so we can face these negotiations with the full strength of our membership behind us. By staying with IAM, you’re choosing to protect your future and strengthen our collective voice.

In solidarity,  

David Chartrand
IAM Canadian General Vice-President

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