Bargaining Update #24: Week Three of Conciliation
Dear Members,
We are writing to provide an update following the third week of conciliation.
Quick Summary:
Bargaining Committee passed Article 34 back to the Company
Foundational conversations around Rates of Pay and Pay Administration with our national researcher
4 Union passes / 6 Company Passes
Our conciliation for the week of June 1st to 5th took us to Winnipeg. This gave us the opportunity to pass back Article 34 – Scheduling and Article 35 - Reserve, and to sign off on Article 39 – Training, which has been in negotiations since late October.
Fundamental conversations with our national researcher around how to approach not only our rates of pay, but how and when that wage is triggered, occupied a substantial portion of the week. These items are of such importance that the committee felt it essential to devote substantive time to narrow down our approach as we move further into the conciliation process.
In addition to these discussions, the committee continued reviewing outstanding articles to ensure our positions remain consistent, well supported, and reflective of the priorities members have identified throughout this round of bargaining. While no new agreements were finalized beyond Article 39, the time spent clarifying strategy and confirming our direction was necessary to maintain a focused approach as conciliation progresses. The committee is committed to advancing the issues our members have raised and we will continue to update you as developments occur.
This week saw the following articles exchanged by both sides:
Employer passes
Article 19 – Travel Privileges and Jumpseat Access
Article 36 – Deadheading
Article 39 – Training
Article 47 – Layoff and Recall
2 additional LOUs
Union passes
Article 34 – Scheduling
Article 35 – Reserve
Article 37 – Hotels and Transportation
Article 39 – Training
Sign offs
Article 39 – Training
One additional LOU
Upcoming Conciliation Dates:
June 8th to 12th – Edmonton
June 15th to 19th – Calgary
June 22nd to 26th – Location TBD
June 29th to July 3rd – Location TBD
July 6th to 10th – Location TBD
Article Tracker:
We encourage members to review the Article Tracker available on the Local’s website for a detailed overview of our progress.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ARTICLE TRACKER
NOTE: Progress also continues in advancing member priorities through some items that don’t fall within the current article framework of the Collective Agreement. Members will have full access to new articles or LOUs once a tentative agreement is reached, but to maintain confidentiality, these updates will not be included in our weekly communications.
How You Can Support Your Bargaining Committee:
Wear your union pin;
Display your Unpaid Work Won’t Fly luggage tag;
Follow and share the Local’s social media;
Reach out directly to the Committee with questions or concerns;
Encourage fellow Cabin Personnel to read their updates.
In the Jumpseat Podcast:
The Local has also released the most recent episode of our Podcast. This episode covers important information regarding Notice of Dispute, Conciliation, and looks to answer Members’ most commonly asked questions around the negotiations process. Members are encouraged to listen on the following Podcast Platforms:
Your unity and visible support for the bargaining process at this stage continues to be essential.
In Unity,
WestJet Mainline Bargaining Committee
YVR / YEG - Jeanfrancois Laframboise jeanfrancois.laframboise@wjcomponent.ca
YYC - Shane Campbell shane.campbell@wjcomponent.ca
YWG / YUL Cailey Millard cailey.millard@wjcomponent.ca
YYZ - Justin Patterson justin.patterson@wjcomponent.ca