Dear Brothers and Sisters:
\nThe Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) is scheduled to hear the first
\never case dealing with the application of the essential services provisions of
\nthe Canada Labour Code to airport Pre-Board Screeners.<\/p>\n
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The IAM & AW has applied for status as an intervener in order to protect the
\ninterests of our Screener Members across the country. On February 14,
\n2013, despite the opposition of CATSA and the Screening Contractor, we
\nwere granted intervener status. The Board found that the IAM & AW has “a
\ndirect and substantial interests in the outcome, “and also that the IAM & AW
\nmay have submissions to make that will assist the Board in furthering the
\nobjectives of the Canada Labour Code”.<\/p>\n
The Union has the right to attend the proceedings and file written
\nsubmissions. The case is currently scheduled for hearing dates in March
\nthrough to July of 2013.<\/p>\n
In Solidarity,
\nFred Hospes, President and Directing General Chairperson
\nTransportation District 140, IAM & AW<\/p>\n