Bargaining Update #6: Conclusion of Week 5 of Negotiations

Dear Members,

Your Mainline Bargaining Committee has now completed week five of negotiations with the Company, and we are preparing to enter week six soon. As bargaining moves into more complex and challenging articles, discussions are becoming more involved. For updates and to track the status of each article, please visit the Article Tracker at: www.wjcomponent.ca/negotiation-tracker

This week, the Company put forward a proposal under Article 25 that left the Committee questioning how well they understand the day-to-day reality of our work. Despite saying they recognize how important flexibility is to Cabin Personnel, the proposal would create new restrictions in how schedules are awarded, trading pairings, dropping pairings and all of this in addition to what we currently have in our CA with no additional proposed compensation.

We recognize the legal requirements associated with flying into and out of Quebec. However, what was proposed goes well beyond that and does not reflect what our membership has made clear.

Your Committee was firm: scheduling flexibility is essential and we will continue to protect it.

Despite these challenges, progress continues. Several other articles were passed this week, and discussions on key items remain active. We have also reached an agreement in principle on Article 33 - Hostage, Internment, or Death. The Committee is continuing to develop proposals and collective agreement language that is reflective of our contributions to the organization and the priorities identified by the membership.

We are heading to Montréal for the next bargaining session during the week of November 16. With clear feedback provided to the Company, we remain focused on achieving meaningful improvements for Cabin Personnel, rather than unnecessary restrictions or barriers to scheduling autonomy.

In Unity,

WestJet Bargaining Committee

Alia Hussain - President
Bryan Hansraj - WestJet Unit VP
Jean-Francois Laframboise - YVR/YEG Rep
Shane Campbell - YYC Rep
Justin Patterson - YYZ Rep
Cailey Millard - YWG/YUL Rep
Alex Grigoriev - Local Executive (Alternate)
Cameron Jones - Local Executive (Alternate)