Dear Lynx cabin crew members,
I am thrilled to announce that CUPE has applied for certification to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) last week to become the legal bargaining agent for Lynx Cabin Crew Members.
Our application marks a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering positive change for Lynx Cabin Crew Members.
Many may be wondering what happens after the certification application has been filed. Here are some general steps of what happens now:
- When the Board receives an application for certification, it sends a letter to Lynx acknowledging receipt of the application.
- The letter also includes a copy of the application for certification, a Certificate of Posting, a Notice to Employees, and a schedule for the filing of documents that the parties must follow.
NOTE: the copy of the application Lynx receives does not disclose the names of the union supporters, only the number of supporters that have successfully completed both the application and fee payment. Lynx will never see who signed a union membership application.
- Lynx must post the Notice to Employees and the application for certification in the workplace for 15 calendar days in a place that can be seen by all employees affected by the application. You may see this Notice in your crew rooms. Lynx may also send this Notice to CCMs via company assigned email.
- Lynx must complete the Certificate of Posting and send it to the Board along with a current list of employees and an organizational chart within 5 calendar days of receiving the Board’s letter.
- Lynx will have 10 calendar days to respond to the application.
- CUPE will have 5 calendar days to reply to any responses received.
- The Board will appoint an Industrial Relations Officer (IRO) to complete an investigation and oversee the conduct of the file.
- The IRO will contact some of the union supporting employees to confirm the validity of their membership application.
- If CUPE successfully demonstrates that a majority of employees support unionization, then the Board may grant the application and certify the union without holding a representation vote.
- The Board tries to make decisions on applications for certification within 3 months of receiving them and only agrees to extend these timelines in exceptional cases.
As we await the outcome of our application, let’s remain united and continue to stay strong in our efforts to stand up for change.
Thank you all for your unwavering support.
In solidarity,