Encore Bargaining Update #18
Dear Members,
This week, we received responses to several of our proposals and saw some movements at the bargaining table. Your Bargaining Committee continues to work through these responses thoughtfully while ensuring that our members' needs and priorities are heard throughout the bargaining process.
We reached an Agreement in Principle on 5 additional articles, bringing our current total to 33. These articles are:
Article 21 – Leaves of Absence
Article 37 – Hotels & Transportation
Article 38 – Commuting
Article 44 – WestJet Savings Plan, Profit Share & OPA
Article 46 – Vacation, Statutory Holidays and GDOs
This leaves 10 Articles with the Employer, while your Bargaining Committee continues to refine and finalize proposals.
As bargaining moves forward, your support remains essential to the work being done at the bargaining table. You can continue to show your support by:
Participating in the Encore Engaged Survey for the MESC Committee
Completing your Member in Good Standing Application if you have not already done so.
Stay informed through bargaining updates and union communications.
Following the tracker for live updates and status information: https://wjcomponent.ca/encore-negotiation-tracker
Asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.
Remaining engaged and united throughout the bargaining process by wearing your union pin and unpaid work luggage tags.
Members are also encouraged to follow, like, and share our Facebook and Instagram content.
CUPE Local 4060, representing Flair Flight Attendants, successfully secured new pay for pre-flight work, outside of their collective bargaining process. Effective January 1, 2027, Flight Attendants will receive 25% of their hourly wage for this work, increasing to 50% on January 1, 2028. The increase to 50% will take effect as the parties prepare to negotiate their next collective agreement.
We ARE Encore
WestJet Encore Bargaining Committee
Alia Hussain - alia.hussain@wjcomponent.ca
Jennifer Kuhnert - jennifer.kuhnert@wjcomponent.ca
Natasha Selby - natasha.selby@wjcomponent.ca
Maria Gaw - maria.gaw@wjcomponent.ca