June 2023
Galley Gossip: Why are pilots allowed to wear their uniform during picketing and Cabin Crews were discouraged to do so?
Answer: The Pilots were bargaining and therefor it was permitted. Under the law there are different rules that apply to a union actively engaged in collective bargaining. Our contract was in full force and effect therefore we were required to adhere to all policy and standards. #ourturn2025
Galley Gossip: I heard that pilots are asking as part of bargaining to be able to fly standby to commute before all other employees.. they are also trying to get air Canada pilots to get on flights standby before employees that commute.. is this true and if so why is nothing being mentioned about it. I heard this from 2 pilots. If true is the union looking into this for flight attendants as commuters
Answer: During bargaining, all information is confidential. CUPE 4070 was not advised of any details prior to the release of the TA. Leaking details can be a considered a sign of bad faith bargaining. Standby travel is governed by the corporate policy. Pilots in uniform currently have priority for their respective flight deck jump seats as per their current agreement. We have reviewed their TA and have not seen any language that would indicate they get an overall higher priority coding for STBY travel.
Please also view your CA 19-1.02:
At no time will Flight Attendants/Cabin Personnel/Cabin Crew Members receive lesser travel privileges than any other employee group pursuant to the Company’s Travel Privileges Policy and/or Retirement Policy