Canadian Air Traffic Control Union CAW Local 5454 has announced that it's members have voted 79% in favour of a contract settlement reached last month with NAV Canada, the Candian Air Navigation Services Provider(ANSP).
Canadian Air Traffic Control Union CAW Local 5454 has announced that it's members have voted 79% in favour of a contract settlement reached last month with NAV Canada, the Candian Air Navigation Services Provider(ANSP). CAW advised 85% of the membership cast ballots.
The new labour contract, which runs to March 31 2013, provides for a cumulative salary increase of 6% by April 1 2012 with other improvements to the previous labour contract. The tenative agreement was reached on Sunday July 24th after 8 months of negotiation.
Union president Greg Myles thanked all who participated in the vote and expressed his satisfaction with the outcome.
“The commitment by both parties to reach a freely negotiated settlement demonstrates that outside intervention is not required nor even desirable. Creativity and awareness of the labour environment are key ingredients to quality agreements that far exceed the benefits of heavy handed government intervention in the preservation of Canada’s recovering economy.” said Mr. Myles, “The endorsement by our membership confirms that free collective bargaining is the right solution. We are extremely pleased that our team was able to show a better way to labour peace and productivity.”
CATCA CAW Local 5454 represents Canada’s 2,100 Air Traffic Controllers, licensed professionals responsible for the provision of Air Traffic Control service for all aircraft flying in and around Canada.
ITF Blog CAW 5454 Reach Agreement and NAVCanada New ATC Agreement Press Release for more information.