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TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 140 – ATTENTION AIR CANADA TMOS – We saw the recent letter addressed to you by AMFA’s U.S. National President

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We find it strange that he was just now introducing himself mid-way through your representation vote.

This is AMFA’s latest attempt at a charm offensive – and just like a snake oil salesman, they’re telling you everything you want to hear, without mentioning what’s really at stake for you and your family.

Meanwhile, AMFA as a whole is missing in action throughout this entire process – sitting on the sidelines while asking you from afar to gamble away your futures.

All talk. Nothing to back it up.

Besides being riddled with falsehoods, what’s most telling is what AMFA’s American President doesn’t mention in his letter. He didn’t bother to address the issues that most affect your pocket book.

There’s a reason – the facts aren’t on their side.

  • AMFA didn’t mention your pension.
  • FACT: Switching to AMFA means Air Canada Tech Ops hired after 2012 will lose their pension.
  • AMFA didn’t mention outsourcing.
  • FACT: AMFA just negotiated a contract with WestJet that gives the carrier full authority to outsource jobs. AMFA has allowed thousands of tech op jobs to be outsourced at United, Northwest, and more.
  • AMFA didn’t mention the Share Trust.
  • FACT: The IAM Union exclusively holds more than $93 million in Air Canada stock that will be paid out ONLY to IAM Union members. For some members, the payment will be over $100,000.

As voting continues through this Saturday, May 31, please make your decision using the facts. Your livelihoods and your futures are at stake.

Let’s win better wages, benefits, and working conditions for all of our members in upcoming negotiations with Air Canada. Vote IAM Union.

In solidarity,

David Chartrand
IAM Canadian General Vice-President

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TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 140 – ATTENTION AIR CANADA TMOS – THIS VOTE IS CRITICAL FOR YOUR FUTURE!

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This is not only about representation. It is about your job, your security, and your retirement.

Our members are reaching out and telling us they are scared for their future. Worried about their jobs being outsourced, worried about AMFA’s ability to service, worried about losing critical years in their retirement savings planning without a real plan – just promises.

And their concerns go deeper.
Not one AMFA staff member has shown up.
Not at meetings.
Not even in the parking lot.
If they can’t show up now, when it matters most, when will they?

Our members are worried that their voices will not be heard as they are now the minority in a larger group.

Ensure you vote for a Union that delivers!
Ensure you vote for a Union that is present!
Ensure you vote for a Union that protects all workers!

VOTE FOR YOUR FUTURE. VOTE IAM!

Voting period ends Saturday May 31st, 2025

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TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 140 – ATTENTION AIR CANADA TMOS – While Costs Rise, Where is AMFA?

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After decades of failure and outsourced jobs in the United States, AMFA is trying to sell the same bad representation in Canada. They say they understand our issues. Yet, AMFA can’t be bothered to speak up against the tariff war on Canada.

Has AMFA issued a single public statement opposing tariffs and rising costs on Canadian workers? Have they done any lobbying against the trade war? Does AMFA even know what issues are important to us as workers?

If AMFA won’t speak up for you now, will they ever?

On the other hand, the IAM has the best job protection language in the industry. The IAM has repeatedly called for an end to all tariffs on Canadian workers, and has been active legislatively on both sides of the border to defend workers from tariffs.

IAM Op-Ed in Newsweek: It’s Time To Put Workers at the Center of the Tariff and Trade Discussion | Opinion

IAM Union: U.S., Canadian Workers Still Waiting to Have Voice in Tariff, Trade Policy

IAM Union: Trump Tariffs on Canada Jeopardize Aerospace, Defense, and Manufacturing Sectors While Threatening National Security

IAM Urges U.S. Senate to Support End to Harmful, Misguided Tariffs on Canada

IAM Union Rebukes President Trump’s Erratic Tariff Policies as Economic Anxiety for Working Families Continues to Rise

IAM Union Urges End to All U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Cooperation Amongst Both Countries to Grow Worker Prosperity

IAM Union Condemns Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Canada

Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Would Be a Gut Punch to Workers

IAM Union: U.S. Tariffs on Canada Hurt Workers in Both Countries, Weaken Alliance in Trade Fight Against China, Others

When casting your confidential vote, choose a union that protects all workers.

VOTE IAM!

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TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 140 – ATTENTION AIR CANADA TMOS – What are you willing to lose?

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In AMFA’s ChatGPT-written release on May 20, 2025, their silence on the Share Trust rang loud and clear.

Like the other Air Canada unions, the IAM was given shares for concessions made in 2012. These shares belong to the IAM. The packages and payouts have been agreed to by all the Air Canada unions, the company, and the Canadian government. We are simply awaiting a final approval from Revenue Canada.

AMFA’s silence on the Share Trust is acknowledging that there is nothing they can do.

For those who qualify for a retirement package or payout of the shared trust… Are you willing to flush away up to one year of salary and/or additional payments?

Don’t let empty promises take money out of your pocket.

When casting your confidential vote, choose a union that protects all workers – not just specific skill sets.

VOTE IAM!

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