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No bids have actually been run here in over 2 years, but we still watched as almost 25 to 30 NCTI grads were placed in so-called seniority bid sites.
Last bid run out here was to CYWH and that person was placed from a list that was well over a year old (against the contract).
An ATC washout was sent to CYKA AAS without any bid.
Another ATC washout was just sent to CYQF AAS, again without any bid.
Several low time FSS have been placed on Vancouver Island seniority bid sites without any seniority bids being run.
So sorry to burst your bubble, but seniority bidding is essentially gone. We have already heard that NO bids will be run as a result of upcoming vacancies....
Where have you heard about so-called "National Seniority Bids" ? From whom ? And where are they ? After almost 3 years of no bids, surely they would be posted by now, don't you think ?

Hello Mohun.
The ATC washout was sent to CYKA AAS (not from basic course). Out of courtesy, I will not name names on this site. The other is currently training at CYQF AAS. Not innuendo, not imagination and not rumors. We talked to both these individuals before they left the ACC. As for the whole "temp" smokescreen, please ! Some so-called "temps" have been in Seniority Bid sites for well over 3 years. How long before a temp is really permanent ?
The recent checkout at CYWH was given her offer 14 months after the bid was run. Contract states that a position unfilled after 12 months shall be staffed by a new seniority bid.

Hello Sigmet77.
Have to agree with you on that. We are losing two to EOCO and two to 35 K buyouts and our manager has said there will be NO staffing action.

Regards

Andrew Klinzmann

Hello Mohun.
The ATC washout was sent to CYKA AAS (not from basic course). Out of courtesy, I will not name names on this site.

Not a very nice human trait, to never own up to being wrong eh Andrew??? The forum can see right through your posts.

I'm sure that if you looked at the National staffing paper you will see 1 at YKA going for cross training. Wouldn't be a stretch to figure it it's probably the temp.

Keep asking your manager HR questions if you want to stay in the dark. Why don't you call Jim Nauss????

I'm sure you voted for him.

Hello Mohun; Lilfssister; Sigmet77; et al:
Regarding the ATS Surveys:
Here in CYEG FIC all the 35K and cross-training responders have received their phone calls and letters and faxed in their responses.
Do you know if any of the other responders (relocate, pilot training, etc) received any follow-up yet ? We have a couple of ATR-rated pilots here who expressed interest in NavCanada pilot training, and have heard nothing to date. Anyone you know been contacted yet ?
Andrew Klinzmann

Hey W0X0F, I think you are covered under "et al"

Andrew, I do know there were a couple of similar situations at my site. The members contacted the union and it was straightened out the next day. You might want to encourage them to do the same (even though I get the feeling you do not like the union). Also, if you want to get on the email distribution list, send a request to caw2245pac@telus.net. I don't think he has a choice but to add you. At least you can stay informed when your shop steward is away.

After his first few posts on this forum, I had a friend (who works in I.T.) program a filter on this site, so I don't even see his posts.....

Hey Mohun !
Actually, my shop steward sent me a copy late yesterday via my Shaw E-Mail at home. Thanks anyway for the update, though. Seems that Todd is still working even though he is sick.

And no, "WOXOF" is NOT included under "et al". (I had the misfortune of listening to that raving lunatic and his incoherent tantrums on the old "grapevine" a few years back). After his first few posts on this forum, I had a friend (who works in I.T.) program a filter on this site, so I don't even see his posts..... Not at all interested in his delusional rants.

And actually, don't mind the union at all. As has been stated before in other threads: with our employer, we NEED our union. I have the utmost respect for Derek, and have found him to be professional and courteous. I also hear nothing but good things about Wayne Lorenzen, too.
Cheers
Andrew Klinzmann