Bargaining Update #3: Conclusion of Week 2 at the Table
Dear Members,
Your Bargaining Committee has concluded the second week of negotiations with the Company. The tone at the table continues to be respectful, professional, and focused on constructive dialogue.
For live updates and to track the status of each article, please visit the Article Tracker at:
www.wjcomponent.ca/negotiation-tracker
We are pleased to share that we reached agreement in principle on four articles:
Article 4 – Union Recognition
Article 13 – Union Communication
Article 14 – Probation
Article 51 – Publishing of The Agreement
Beyond these tentatively agreed-to articles, we have made substantial progress on several areas of your Collective Agreement. These reside with either the Bargaining Committee or the Employer for further discussion.
Article 3 – Management Rights
Article 9 - Strike/Lockout Protections
Article 16 - Non-Bargaining Unit Work
Article 22 - Ad Hoc Assignments
Article 29 – Discipline, Suspensions and Terminations
Article 30 - Grievance Procedure
Article 40 – Charter Operations and Special Purpose Flights
Article 50 – Legal
Today, we also welcomed Jacqui McGillivary (WestJet Chief People Officer), and Sam Taylor (WestJet Chief Experience Officer) to the table for introductions and discussion, reinforcing the Company’s recognition of Cabin Personnel the importance of these negotiations.
As bargaining continues, your engagement is critical. Please take a few minutes to fill out the Seniority Survey, as this feedback helps guide our priorities. Staying informed, united, and visible in your support makes our position stronger at the table.
We cannot impress upon the membership enough that although we are entitled to differences of opinion, we must keep communication respectful and professional. Above all, once the survey is closed, we must commit to one another that we will remain united as the only people that benefit from our division will be the Company. We must look to the things that unite us: such as Compensation, addressing unpaid work, health and safety, scheduling parameters, and much, much more.
Our next scheduled bargaining with the Employer begins October 20. This will kickstart three consecutive weeks of bargaining that will take us to Toronto and Calgary, with the 3rd week’s location yet to be determined. Our goal is to bring the bargaining to each base by the time we reach a tentative agreement.
If you haven’t already, we ask you to follow, like and share our social media posts on Facebook and Instagram. This increases our visibility and brings attention to what we are fighting for. Ultimately, increasing our reach beyond the bargaining table.
Thank you for your continued unity. Your strength is what fuels us to push for an agreement that reflects your value and professionalism.
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)