Mainline Bargaining Update #21 - Conciliators Assigned
Dear Members,
We are writing to provide a brief update regarding the bargaining process. We have now received confirmation of our conciliator assignment from the Government through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
The assigned Conciliation Officers are:
Michelle D. Glubrecht
Kimberley Cunha-Bellem
With the assignment of conciliators, this officially begins the required 60-day conciliation period under the Canada Labour Code, unless mutually extended by both the Company and the Union.
Conciliation is intended to support both parties in working toward a negotiated agreement and to assist in moving discussions forward at the bargaining table. Throughout this process, it remains important that we continue to demonstrate strong member support, solidarity, and unity as we push for meaningful improvements in our contract.
We remain committed to advocating for the priorities identified by the membership and are hopeful to see more meaningful progress from the Company during this next stage of negotiations.
We will continue to provide updates as the process moves forward.
In Unity,
WestJet Mainline Bargaining Committee
Calgary: shane.campbell@wjcomponent.ca
Vancouver/Edmonton: jeanfrancois.laframboise@wjcomponent.ca|
Winnipeg/Montreal: cailey.millard@wjcomponent.ca
Toronto: justin.patterson@wjcomponent.ca