The AJC agreed to the settlement because it delivers substantive gains for LP-01 members at the earliest possible opportunity.  

Together, we took quick action with a comprehensive strategy to fight the Program pause. The AJC initiated legal tactics including the Unfair Labour Practice complaint, Judicial Review application, and the policy grievance. More than 250 members filed individual grievances, and the AJC and individual members advocated consistently with stakeholders.  

The AJC also has a responsibility to use members’ dues strategically – to fight where we can be certain to win measurable results. We carefully assessed the facts of the issue and the legal options available, including proceeding before the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Board and the Court with the Judicial Review. After thorough consideration of all options, the AJC determined that the negotiated settlement provides the strongest possible outcome at the earliest possible opportunity for LP-01s, with concrete remedies for members.  

There were legal hurdles for individual grievances because the Program is outside of the LP collective agreement. Individual grievances taken to the Board would not have resulted in the commitment to relaunch the Program because the Board does not have the jurisdiction to do so – nor does the Board have jurisdiction to promote an LP-01 to an LP-02.

The AJC coordinated and credible legal and advocacy efforts sent a strong message and brought the Employer to the table. Together, we have secured the strongest, most certain and timely outcome for LP-01 members.