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MESSAGERIES AERIENNES [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Transportation
- Union Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Transportation-Communications Union
1, record 1, English, Transportation%2DCommunications%20Union
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TCU 2, record 1, English, TCU
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Brotherhood of Railway, Airline Clerks 3, record 1, English, Brotherhood%20of%20Railway%2C%20Airline%20Clerks
former designation, correct, Canada
- BRAC 2, record 1, English, BRAC
former designation, correct, Canada
- BRAC 2, record 1, English, BRAC
- Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees 3, record 1, English, Brotherhood%20of%20Railway%2C%20Airline%20and%20Steamship%20Clerks%2C%20Freight%20Handlers%2C%20Express%20and%20Station%20Employees
former designation, correct, Canada
- Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees 3, record 1, English, Brotherhood%20of%20Railway%20and%20Steamship%20Clerks%2C%20Freight%20Handlers%2C%20Express%20and%20Station%20Employees
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station employees: name changed in 196- to Brotherhood of Railway, Airlines and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees. Name changed again in 1980 to Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks which became in 1988 the Transportation-Communications Union. 3, record 1, English, - Transportation%2DCommunications%20Union
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Transportation-Communications Union is the Canadian division of the American organization "Transportation Communications International Union". Information obtained from the Canadian division established in Ottawa, Ontario. 4, record 1, English, - Transportation%2DCommunications%20Union
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Transports
- Organisation syndicale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Syndicat des transports-communication
1, record 1, French, Syndicat%20des%20transports%2Dcommunication
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- STC 2, record 1, French, STC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Fraternité des commis de chemins de fer et de lignes aériennes 3, record 1, French, Fraternit%C3%A9%20des%20commis%20de%20chemins%20de%20fer%20et%20de%20lignes%20a%C3%A9riennes
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- FCCFA 2, record 1, French, FCCFA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- FCCFA 2, record 1, French, FCCFA
- Fraternité des commis de chemins de fer, de lignes aériennes et de navigation, manutentionnaires de fret, employés de messageries et de gares 3, record 1, French, Fraternit%C3%A9%20des%20commis%20de%20chemins%20de%20fer%2C%20de%20lignes%20a%C3%A9riennes%20et%20de%20navigation%2C%20manutentionnaires%20de%20fret%2C%20employ%C3%A9s%20de%20messageries%20et%20de%20gares
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees 3, record 1, French, Brotherhood%20of%20Railway%20and%20Steamship%20Clerks%2C%20Freight%20Handlers%2C%20Express%20and%20Station%20Employees
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees : nom changé en 196- à Fraternité des commis de chemins de fer, de lignes aériennes et de navigation, manutentionnaires de fret, employés de messagerie et de gares. Nom changé à nouveau en 1980 à Fraternité des commis de chemins de fer et de lignes aériennes qui devient en 1988 le Syndicat des transports-communication. 3, record 1, French, - Syndicat%20des%20transports%2Dcommunication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Syndicat des transports-communication est la division canadienne de l'organisme américain «Transportation Communications International Union». Renseignement obtenu à la division canadienne établie à Ottawa (Ontario). 4, record 1, French, - Syndicat%20des%20transports%2Dcommunication
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Fraternité des commis de chemins de fer, de lignes aériennes et de navires à vapeur, de manutentionnaires de marchandises et d’employés de messageries et de gares
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airline express manager
1, record 2, English, airline%20express%20manager
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- directeur de service de messageries aériennes
1, record 2, French, directeur%20de%20service%20de%20messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- directrice de service de messageries aériennes 1, record 2, French, directrice%20de%20service%20de%20messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Freight
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air cargo agent
1, record 3, English, air%20cargo%20agent
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- air freight agent 2, record 3, English, air%20freight%20agent
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of freight forwarder who specializes in air cargo and acts for airlines that pay him a fee (usually 5%). 3, record 3, English, - air%20cargo%20agent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
He is registered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 3, record 3, English, - air%20cargo%20agent
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Fret aérien
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agent de messageries aériennes
1, record 3, French, agent%20de%20messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- préposé au fret aérien 2, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20au%20fret%20a%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Carga aérea
- Comercio exterior
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente de carga aérea
1, record 3, Spanish, agente%20de%20carga%20a%C3%A9rea
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente expedidor especializado en envíos por avión. Se encarga en todos los detalles del envío, como documentación, porte, almacenaje, si es necesario, e incluso del embalaje de las mercancías. 1, record 3, Spanish, - agente%20de%20carga%20a%C3%A9rea
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Postal Transport
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Air Parcel Service 1, record 4, English, Air%20Parcel%20Service
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Transports postaux
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Service de messageries aériennes
1, record 4, French, Service%20de%20messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-09-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Air Express
1, record 5, English, Air%20Express
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A priority service provided jointly by Canadian National Express and Air Canada for the transportation of goods. This service is principally for small or light-weight packages although it may on occasions be used for heavy or bulky goods since it receives priority over the air freight service. All shipments are carried on a door-to-door basis; pick-up and delivery service is included in the rates. 1, record 5, English, - Air%20Express
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Messageries aériennes
1, record 5, French, Messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service d'expédition rapide assuré conjointement par Air Canada et les Messageries CN. Destiné surtout au transport des petits et moyens colis, le service peut dans certains cas acheminer des marchandises lourdes ou volumineuses lorsqu'il faut leur donner priorité sur les envois en régime ordinaire. C'est un service porte à porte, et le tarif inclut les frais de ramassage et de livraison. 1, record 5, French, - Messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1977-10-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- CN Air Express guaranteed signature service 1, record 6, English, CN%20Air%20Express%20guaranteed%20signature%20service
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CN Air Express guaranteed signature service is to be used in these cases except Montreal and Toronto who may use an approved courier service. 1, record 6, English, - CN%20Air%20Express%20guaranteed%20signature%20service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Service de signature garantie des messageries aériennes du CN 1, record 6, French, Service%20de%20signature%20garantie%20des%20messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes%20du%20CN
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu auprès du service de linguistique du CN. 1, record 6, French, - Service%20de%20signature%20garantie%20des%20messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes%20du%20CN
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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