Air Canada said it has been advised by the Federal Minister of Labour, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, of the appointment of arbitrators in accordance with Bill C-33, Protecting Air Service Act.
The Minister has appointed Mr. Douglas Stanley to act as arbitrator between Air Canada and ACPA representing the airline’s 3,000 pilots, and Mr. Michel Picher to act as arbitrator between Air Canada and the IAMAW representing the airline’s 8,600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents. Both appointments are effective immediately.
On April 19, 2012, Air Canada announced it would enter into a 10-day negotiation period with ACPA to begin following the appointment of an arbitrator by the Minister of Labour. On April 27, 2012, Air Canada announced a similar agreement for a 10-day negotiation period with the IAMAW.
Air Canada, ACPA, and the IAMAW will have no further comments during the course of these negotiations.
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Source: Air Canada
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