Request for a Strike Mandate - A Message from Your Bargaining Committee
Dear Members,
As we continue to work towards reaching a tentative agreement at the bargaining table, the time has come for us to come to you with a request for a strike mandate. We ask that you support our bargaining process by participating in a strike vote.
This is the most important decision you will make during this round of bargaining.
By supporting a strike vote, you will give your Bargaining Committee the ability to remain firm on positions that you have identified as bargaining priorities. If we are unable to reach a tentative agreement at the bargaining table, a strike vote tells the Company and the public that our membership is united, engaged, and prepared to stand behind the work that is being done at the bargaining table. With a strong strike vote, we gain leverage at the bargaining table and if still unable to reach a reasonable agreement, we could proceed with the next series of legislated steps, which could include serving the employer with seventy-two hours strike notice and potentially proceeding with a strike.
Voting will remain open for seven (7) consecutive days, as outlined below and will ensure that members across all schedules, time zones, and pairings have ample opportunity to cast their ballot.
Why Are We Requesting a Strike Mandate?
We are requesting a strike vote because we have reached a point in the bargaining process whereby the parties remain significantly apart on important matters of priority, as identified by you, the membership.
Supporting our request for a strike mandate does not definitively mean that a strike will occur. Rather, it gives our members the opportunity to authorize strike action, should it become necessary to achieve a fair collective agreement.
Throughout this process, our objective has remained unchanged: to negotiate the strongest possible collective agreement on your behalf. A strong strike mandate strengthens our position at the bargaining table.
A strike mandate must be strong in order to truly exhibit that our members support the initiatives we are taking at the table. A weak strike vote is counterproductive and will weaken your union’s bargaining power.
Why Your Vote Matters
Every eligible member has a voice, and every voice deserves to be heard. Your participation is not just important, it is vital
Strike Vote Details
Voting Opens: Wednesday, July 8 - 9:00am Mountain Time
Voting Closes: Wednesday, July 15 - 9:00am Mountain Time
Voting will remain open for seven (7) consecutive days.
What to Expect
This is the first in a series of communications about the strike vote.
Over the coming days, we'll provide:
Voting instructions and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document
Information on what happens once voting concludes
Official Sources of Information
To ensure you are receiving accurate and up-to-date information, please rely on our official communication channels:
WJComponent.ca – Strike vote information, bargaining updates, timelines, FAQs, and member communications.
WestJet Component Social Media – Official reminders, videos, and campaign updates.
Member Email Communications – Voting notices and important reminders delivered directly to your inbox.
MESC- Member Engagement and Strike Committee.
If you do not receive your voting credentials once voting opens, please click here so we can ensure you're able to participate.
Make Your Voice Heard
This is your union.
This is your collective agreement.
This is your vote.
This is our time.
On behalf of your Bargaining Committee, we ask that every eligible member takes the time to participate and allow your voice to be heard.
Your vote matters.
Together, we determine our path forward.
In Unity,
WestJet 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