Bargaining Update #15 – Week 16 of Bargaining
Dear Members,
The Bargaining Committee met the Company in Vancouver, with negotiations taking place at the CUPE BC Regional Office.
We’re pleased to share that the committee has recently taken significant steps to move the bargaining process forward. Many of the remaining articles that had not yet been passed are now active, reflecting steady progress at the table. With this shift, the responsibility now moves to the Company to review, respond, and engage with the proposals currently on the table.
Update on Article Progress
The Union passed initial proposals on:
Article 6 - Scope
Article 10 - Deduction of Dues
Article 37 – Hotels and Transportation
Article 47 – Layoff and Recall
In addition, the Union passed responses to:
Article 11 – Union Flight Release
Article 17 – Accommodations
Article 28 - Uniforms
LOU-X – Uniform
Article 45 - Expenses
Article 26 – Aircraft and Company Assigned Equipment
Article 39 – Training
Article 46 – Vacation, Recognized Holidays, and GDOs
The Employer passed responses to:
Article 17 – Accommodations
Article 26 – Aircraft and Company Assigned Equipment
Article 45 – Expenses
At the Table:
At this stage in bargaining, the Union tabled four new proposals, including Article 37 Hotels and Transportation, an area where the Company has repeatedly fallen short and continues to fall short in meeting its duty of care to our membership. The Union is seeking significant improvements and stronger language to ensure members’ rights, safety, and time are properly protected and recognized. These proposals reflect the priorities raised by our members and the realities of our work.
We also introduced the Scope article, which is central to this round of bargaining. It defines the work that belongs to Cabin Personnel and protects us against flying being contracted out or reassigned. This is essential to our job security, preserving work opportunities, and maintaining the integrity of our roles in an ever-evolving aviation environment.
In addition, the Union provided responses on eight articles, making for a busy week at the table that required long hours and significant effort from the committee.
Article Tracker:
Several Articles remain currently active, with responses pending from both the Union and the Company.
At present, we have:
23 articles actively in negotiation
15 articles with agreement in principle
14 articles yet to be introduced
We encourage members to review the Article Tracker available on the Local’s website:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ARTICLE TRACKER
Bargaining Committee Events
As previously communicated, we will be devoting an evening in our next two bargaining weeks to provide members an opportunity to interact directly with the Committee in an informal setting.
Our event in Vancouver was a great success. Thank you to all the members who took the time to attend, and to those who were working but reached out to say they wished they could join us.
We look forward to seeing even more crew members at our upcoming events!
March 25 – Toronto
April 8 – Calgary
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND
Reserve Survey
The Bargaining Committee is reviewing the recent Reserve Survey results, and a follow-up communication to members will be released once the analysis is complete.
Upcoming Bargaining Dates:
March 23 to 27 – Toronto
April 7 to 10 – Calgary
April 13 to 16 – Calgary
Future dates as required will be scheduled with the Employer soon.
You can continue to show the Bargaining Committee your support by:
Wearing your union pin
Having an Unpaid Work Won’t Fly luggage tag on your bag
Following the Local’s social media
Reaching out directly to the Bargaining Committee to address any concerns
And encouraging your fellow Cabin Crew Members to read their email updates!
In Unity,
WestJet Bargaining Committee
Calgary: shane.campbell@wjcomponent.ca
Vancouver/Edmonton: jeanfrancois.laframboise@wjcomponent.ca
Toronto: justin.patterson@wjcomponent.ca
Winnipeg/Montreal: cailey.millard@wjcomponent.ca