Collective agreement reached between Aéroports de Montréal and the Public Service Alliance of Canada

Minister Leitch congratulates parties on ratifying a new agreement

OTTAWA, June 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated Aéroports de Montréal and the Public Service Alliance of Canada on ratifying a collective agreement for members working at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Mirabel International Airport.

The agreement was reached with assistance from the Labour Program's Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which provides dispute resolution and dispute prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the Canada Labour Code.

Quick Facts

• Aéroports de Montréal is a not-for-profit corporation responsible for the management, operation and development of Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Mirabel International Airport.
• The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents approximately 200 administrative, professional and administrative support employees. The union's previous collective agreement expired on December 19, 2013.

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"I want to congratulate the Aéroports de Montréal and the Public Service Alliance of Canada on reaching an agreement. Your commitment to resolving the issue through collaborative labour relations is an example to other employers and unions. I commend your consideration for the health and safety of the travelling public."
– The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women

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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

SOURCE: Employment and Social Development Canada

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