5 November, 2001
Urgent bulletin – Canada 3000 files application to close down Royal Aviation
Late on Sunday, November 4th, Canada 3000 filed an emergency application with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), asking the Board to allow Canada 3000 to close down operations at the former Royal Aviation. Specifically, the company has asked that Royal not be found to have common employer status with Canada 3000. The company is seeking permission to completely sever the operation of Royal from the operation of Canada 3000, allowing it to fire all pilots and flight attendants from the former Royal Aviation.
A quasi-hearing with the CIRB was held by teleconference call today, from 10h00 to 14h00. Representatives from RAPA and their lawyers were present on the call, as were several other unions, and management representatives including Angus Kinnear. The company argued that the CIRB should issue a ruling on the application during the conference call. RAPA and other unions argued that this matter was of such importance that a formal hearing should be called. The CIRB did order an oral hearing for tomorrow, November 6th, at 13h00 in Toronto. At that time, all concerned parties will make full submissions, evidence will be submitted, and testimony will be heard.
