Encore Bargaining Update #2 - Preparations for Bargaining
Dear Encore Members,
This communication is intended to provide a factual update on the work currently underway by your bargaining team.
Over the past month, the bargaining team has been engaged in preparation activities for the upcoming round of negotiations. This work has focused on ensuring the team is informed, trained, and ready to represent members’ interests at the bargaining table.
As part of this preparation, the team has been conducting contract comparisons with similar agreements. This analysis is a standard and necessary step in the bargaining process and supports informed decision-making when developing bargaining proposals.
The bargaining survey continues to be promoted to members. Participation in the survey is an important mechanism for members to communicate their priorities directly to the bargaining team. Survey results will be used to inform bargaining objectives.
During this period, bargaining team members also completed retirement security/income training and media training provided with the support of CUPE National. These sessions are intended to strengthen the team’s technical understanding and communication capacity throughout negotiations.
The team has also met with the newly assigned CUPE National servicing representative, Chris Hill, who will be supporting the Encore bargaining process going forward.
Looking ahead, a Bargaining Process Town Hall is scheduled for February 19 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of this session is to outline the bargaining process, explain next steps, and provide members with clear information about how negotiations proceed. Registration details will be shared separately.
The bargaining team will continue to provide updates as material developments occur. Members are encouraged to rely on official union communications for accurate information regarding bargaining.
In Unity,
WestJet Encore Bargaining Committee
Alia Hussain - President
Jennifer Wielohorski-Kuhnert - Encore Unit VP
Mary Ann Lee - Encore Rep
Maria Gaw - Encore Rep