Reduced Block Program. The Company and the Union agree to meet to discuss an alternative to full-time employment for Flight Attendants who desire a partial schedule and/or desire either greater flexibility with scheduled work hours, or reduced work hours overall. The initial meeting will take place prior to the end of 2019.
Reduced Block Program. The parties agree to implement a Reduced Block Program (RBP) for the life of this collective agreement.
Reduced Block Program. The program objectives are: At Company’s discretion, to offer an alternative to full-time employment for: Canadian North Flight Attendants who are nearing retirement and desire a partial or “phased retirement” schedule rather than complete termination of employment; and/or Canadian North Flight Attendants who desire either greater flexibility with scheduled work hours, or reduced work hours overall, in order to achieve a better balance between work and family priorities. To provide an avenue for Canadian North Inc. to retain the experience, talent and maturity of senior Flight Attendants within employee ranks while facilitating more flexible part-time schedules for those who choose to access this option. The following conditions shall apply:
a. Flight Attendants may choose a reduced working schedule of three-quarters (.75), two-thirds (.667) or one-half (.50) block. The reduced block calculation will be based on the monthly average number of days and credit hours for each respective month, for Flight Attendants at the Flight Attendant’s base.
b. The agreement may be terminated at any time with the mutual agreement of both parties.
c. Pay will be prorated based on the proportion of time the Flight Attendant is working, three-quarters (.75), two-thirds (.667) or one-half (.50) block of the Flight Attendant’s regular monthly salary.
d. Overtime will be paid based on three-quarters (.75), two-thirds (.667) or one- half (.50) of the Flight Attendant’s regular monthly salary as applicable. Overtime will be offered to Flight Attendants working a regular scheduled (non-reduced) block prior to overtime being offered to Flight Attendants on a reduced block. A maximum of two days of overtime will be allowed for Flight Attendants participating in this program, however further overtime may be permitted subject to mutual agreement by the Flight Attendant, the Company, and the Union.
e. The benefits package/coverage and the sharing of premium costs will remain unaffected, with the exception of the items listed below. Life Coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment With the reduction of block hours each of the above benefits will be a flat rate of $25,000 as per the Sun Life Financial Contract. With mutual agreement between the Flight Attendant, the Company and the Union additional Life Coverage will be paid for by the Company through an alternate provider, such as; “The Professional Flight Attendants Insurance Plan” or similar. The mechanism will be via a monthly ex...
Reduced Block Program
