Encore Bargaining Update #9: Week 3 Summary Update

WestJet Encore
Written By Chris Amaddeo

Dear Members,

Your WestJet Encore Bargaining Committee has concluded the third week of negotiations with the Company.

We are pleased to share that we reached agreement in principle on 4 additional articles:

  • Article 27 – Passport/Visa/RAIC

  • Article 33 – Hostage, Internment and Death

  • Article 42 – Pay Schedule and Pay Discrepancies

  • Article 45 - Expenses

This brings our total articles with an agreement in principle to 14.  

In addition to the articles we've agreed to in principle, progress has been made on several other components of your Collective Agreement. The items are currently under review by the Employer for continued discussion.

  • Article 14 – Probation

  • Article 16 – Non-Bargaining Unit Employees and Inflight Duties  

  • Article 22 - Ad Hoc Assignments  

  • Article 26 – Aircraft and Company Assigned Equipment  

  • Article 28 – Uniforms  

  • Article 29 – Discipline, Suspensions and Terminations

  • Article 30 - Grievance Procedure

  • Article 50 – Legal  

This past week the Bargaining Committee passed 8 articles initially, countered on 3 and tentatively agreed on 4.  We are pleased with the pace of which we are presenting articles to the Company, and we are striving to maintain it as we continue to get deeper into the bargaining process.  

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to follow, like, and share our 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.

For live updates and to follow the progress of each article, please visit the Article Tracker at:  

https://wjcomponent.ca/encore-negotiation-tracker

We will be meeting with the Company again on June 15, 2026, and will continue advancing meaningful proposals to improve our working conditions.

Thank you for your continued solidarity. Your strength and support motivate us as we work together towards an agreement that recognizes your value and professionalism.

In Unity,

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

Chris Amaddeo
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