Guest acj Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Attention News/Assignment Editors: Jazz Unions Reach Agreement with Air Canada JAZZ on Restructuring Plan TORONTO, May 24 /CNW/ - A coalition of Jazz unions are announcing agreements with Air Canada Jazz that will start JAZZs' transformation to Canada's low-cost airline. The agreements were entered into as part of JAZZs' restructuring under the CCAA process. Along with significant cost saving measures, they provide that between 25 and 30 new jets in the 70 seat size range will be placed into service at JAZZ as part of the company's fleet restructuring. JAZZ will be unrestricted from operating jet aircraft with up to 75 seats. Additionally, ALPA has indicated that they will submit a proposal to operate larger jet equipment. The Court-appointed Monitor, Ernst & Young, has agreed to design, implement and administer a process to allocate the larger regional aircraft The present allocation is based upon restrictions currently in place between Air Canada and the Air Canada Pilots Association's that will expire in April 2004. All of the unions involved in this process want to express their satisfaction at reaching the agreements and wish to express their thanks to Justice Warren Winkler. Justice Winkler was appointed by Mr. Justice James Farley, who is presiding over the entire process to facilitate restructuring discussions with the unions and was invaluable in assisting the parties in reaching the agreements. CAW-Canada President Buzz Hargrove stated: "This agreement is a first step to ensuring the viability of our national airline. Air Canada Jazz provides vital air service to over 70 communities across the country and employs over 3,000 unionized workers. For the CAW, our three negotiating committees will strongly recommend ratification." Capt. Nick DiCintio, chairman of the Air Canada Jazz unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), issued the following statement regarding the new pilots' agreement: "Our negotiating committee and ALPA staff devoted a tremendous amount of time and energy to make this agreement a reality. The current financially demanding circumstances at Air Canada and Jazz that surrounded these negotiations created a make or break situation for our team - either make a deal or let the chips fall where they may." The pilot agreement includes pay rates that provide financial relief, a unique status pay system, and numerous productivity enhancements. "All of us acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the many individuals who were able to come together to make this agreement a reality," DiCintio said. CALDA President Bill McCauley stated: "Our deal was painful in certain areas. Both sides had to work hard to minimize the individual sacrifice. However, the agreement represents the necessary steps both sides have to take to ensure a positive future. Having accomplished this, we can recommend the agreement for ratification. As always I would like to recognize the dedication of our negotiating team. CAW-Canada is Canada's largest private sector union with over 260,000 members, including 12,000 members in the airline industry. Its website is www.caw.ca. ALPA, the world's oldest and largest airline pilot union, represents 66,000 pilots at 42 carriers in Canada and the U.S. Its Web site is at http://www.alpa.org. CALDA represents the majority of Flight Dispatchers in Canada. -30- For further information: CAW CONTACT: Gary Fane, (416) 399-6524; CALDA CONTACT: William McCauley, (403) 874-8118; ALPA CONTACT: Captain Vince Charron, (613) 299-6964 (French), Captain Monty Allan (905) 467-1313 (English) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I like the sounds of this: Additionally, ALPA has indicated that they will submit a proposal to operate larger jet equipment. And this: The Court-appointed Monitor, Ernst & Young, has agreed to design, implement and administer a process to allocate the larger regional aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Touchdown Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Just curious...what did ALPA give away to get the equipment. The press release says 48% decrease in costs...I presume some will be in the form of wage concessions and other in productivity. You got the equipment....but did you sell your soul ? Not that I don't agree that we at AC mainline need to cut costs and increase productivity, but where does it all end ? Mr T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsgas Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 It may well end on the E.I. line and in the not too distant future if some attitudes don't improve soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimmy Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 "Jazz will be unrestricted from operating aircraft up to 75 seats". This implies that ALPA had a restriction before. This is like ACPA getting a deal saying they are unrestricted from operating any of United's aircraft. When they have a deal with ACPA for this that'll be news. That's where the restriction currently exists. jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B75/76 Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 "When they have a deal with ACPA for this that'll be news. That's where the restriction currently exists." I'm not sure ACPA or any other union involved with the AC family is in any position to dictate what/how/when any of these things will happen. I think it is all part of the take it or leave it factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoChico Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 We will just have to offer to fly the RJ's for a dollar an hour less than you now...your bid! Chico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin J Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 Where's Hollis now, eh Chico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 I'll bet that ACPA will offer $2 less. No, maybe $4 less! But as you know that's kinda how you got your for regional-sized aircraft years ago and on the very next contract up up up went those low wages. I'll be surprized if this has not been mentioned to those 'new' to the proceedings, if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JetJock YYZ Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 Actually they can leave it. As you recall Milton told ACPA to "take it"(the deal)or they would liquidate. That may be what he gets and how many aircraft do you think Jazz will operate with a bankrupt Air Canada? Jazz needs mainline to accept the deal as offered for the Jazz end to work. This is by no means a done deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CJRT Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 Maybe someone who has a better understanding of the proceedings could fill us in. As I understand it, "Air Canada" is operating as a new numbered company. The old Air Canada is under CCAA. The old AC Jazz is under a seperate CCAA. If terms between AC management and the AC unions can't be reached, the old AC mainline is liquidated. The Jazz filing is not affected. AC/Jazz management and Jazz unions work things out and the Old Jazz emerges as a new Ac/Jazz hybrid (made in China??). Hmmm, I'm beginning to get the same headache I used to get while doing calculus...could someone shed some light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B75/76 Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 The problem is how many mainline jobs will there be if ACPA says no. It doesn't sound as if there is a tomorrow, so 'no' can't be used as a negotiating ploy. It sounds as if you are suggesting the possibility ACPA may say no just to defeat the JAZZ deal. Wouldn't everyone lose then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest qtip Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 Scope? That's what got the corp in this #%!$ anyway. GAME,SET,MATCH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terminated Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 Keep in in mind that when you make a deal to fly an aircraft 50% larger, you have just increased efficiency by 50% also. The great deal is largely based on the fact that Jazz will fly bigger airplanes for the same money as they are currently making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kal Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 "When they have a deal with ACPA for this that'll be news. That's where the restriction currently exists" Your right,,, till the end of April 2004. The new a/c won't/can't show up until ACPA's current agreement runs it's course. After that the scope line has already been bought and sold . That's assuming it isn't changed prior to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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