Mainline Bargaining Update #25: Week Four of Conciliation
Dear Members,
We are writing to provide an update following the fourth week of conciliation.
QUICK SUMMARY
5 passes each from the Company and the Union
1 Letter of Understanding (LOU) signed off
Conciliation deadline is July 11th, unless mutually agreed upon by both parties
Upcoming bargaining dates and locations
This week brought us back to Edmonton for another round of negotiations with the Company. While the latter half of the week saw our CUPE National Representatives away for mandatory training, your bargaining committee continued to use the time productively. We took this opportunity to regroup, analyze the Company’s most recent positions, and refine overall strategy for the important discussions ahead as we near the end of conciliation.
As we head into Calgary next week, our focus will shift back to the monetary articles of the Collective Agreement. These items represent the most significant priorities identified by our membership, and we are preparing to enter these conversations with clarity, unity, and determination.
At this stage, the majority of outstanding articles continue to remain with the Company. Notably, the largest portion of unresolved items between both parties involves monetary proposals. With only a few weeks of conciliation remaining, your committee remains steadfast in pushing forward on the issues that matter most to you; industry leading compensation, meaningful rest and work rule improvements, and protections that reflect the value of your work.
ER passes
Article 28 – Uniforms
Article 35 – Reserve
Article 47 – Layoff and Recall
2 LOUs
Union passes
Article 32 – Health and Safety
Article 35 – Reserve
Article 36 – Deadheading
Article 47 – Layoff and Recall
LOU X
Signed off: 1 Letter of Understanding (LOU)
A Letter of Understanding (LOU) is a negotiated agreement between the Union and the Employer that forms part of the parties' collective bargaining framework. LOUs are used to clarify, supplement, establish, or modify rights and obligations under the Collective Agreement.
Upon execution by both parties, an LOU becomes a binding and enforceable agreement. Its provisions carry the same force and effect as any other negotiated term and are subject to the same compliance and enforcement mechanisms available under the Collective Agreement
Upcoming Conciliation Dates:
June 15th to 19th – Calgary
June 22nd to 26th – Location TBD
June 29th to July 3rd – Location TBD
July 6th to 10th – Location TBD
July 11- Conciliation Period Ends unless both parties agree to extend
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;
Participate in upcoming Union Day of Action events;
Sunday, July 12 – YYZ
Tuesday, July 14 – YYC
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