Bargaining Update #41: Further Updates

Dear members,

The Bargaining Committee continues to prepare information for the upcoming roadshows, as well as a comprehensive list of all changes made throughout the agreement to frame the questions and answers leading to the eventual vote.

While that work continues, we are also building a document that outlines the Memorandum of Agreement (Tentative Agreement) as well as all of the language that has been agreed upon between the parties. That document will be circulated to you with your voting link after the conclusion of all roadshows when voting is opened.

In addition to the high-level summary provided yesterday, and in an effort to support member ratification of the tentative agreement, the Bargaining Committee will provide additional information on a couple of topics that have been the subject of member queries.

Ratification, as previously stated, is one of the most important decisions you will make during the collective bargaining process, and we want to ensure that you see the value in the gains we have achieved at the bargaining table. Your Bargaining Committee unanimously recommends and endorses this Tentative Agreement and urges all members to vote.

Reduced Block Programs

Reduced Block (Permanent) 

• Reduced the scheduling window to 50–70 credit hours (50 Credit Hour MMG)

• Can be flexed up to 90 credit hours 6 months a year

• Can be bid out of with through the vacancy bid process found in Article 24 – Filling Of Vacancies

Temporary Reduced Block

• Identical blocking windows as the permanent reduced block outlined above

• Will be awarded in up to 3 consecutive monthly scheduling periods

Temporary Zero Block

• Cabin Personnel in the temporary zero block program shall not pick up any Company open time or Shift Trades

• Will be awarded to each Cabin Personnel for no more than 2 monthly scheduling periods

Temporary Mini-Block programs

All parameters such as the scheduling window, minimum Days Off, duration and MMG shall be determined by the Company and communicated at the time of offer.

NOTE: All awards of any of the flexible bidding options outlined above are subject to availability by the company and will be awarded by seniority and a basis of base and classification.  

Ad Hoc Assignments

Ad hoc assignments will include the following additional compensation:

• Training: $75

• Quality Assurance: $50

• Peer Support or Recruitment: $50

• Other assignments: As determined by the Company, to a maximum of $100

Note: These amounts apply to non-pairing activities and are paid per day, in addition to the applicable standard credit hours for that day.

(LOU) No. X – Uniform Identification and Small Roller Bag

• This LOU ensures the next uniform design will have a distinct piece made available only to Cabin Personnel

• It also, subject to successful wear testing, includes a commitment to replace the existing satchel with a new small roller bag beginning in 2027.

We look forward to sharing further details and the full compressive list of changes in the coming days. Members are also encouraged to continue to check their emails and social media for registration in the upcoming townhalls.

In Unity,

Your WestJet Mainline Bargaining Committee