WestJet Encore Negotiations Tracker

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Encore Negotiations Tracker

This page will provide the Membership with updates as to where negotiations are at and the progress that is being made at the table.

Note: This will be updated when information becomes available - please know that some updates (particularly during key phases may not be made in real time).

Disclaimer: Articles may change status multiple times based on how negotiations are continuing at the Bargaining Table. The Bargaining Committee cannot share specific language being negotiated and updates will be provided when applicable.

Bargaining Schedule

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

  • Session 7: August 19 - 20, 2026

  • Session 8: August 25 - 26, 2026

  • Session 9: September 1 - 3, 2026

  • Session 10: September 8 - 10, 2026

  • Session 11: September 14 - 16, 2026

More dates:

  • TO BE ANNOUNCED

COMPLETED SESSIONS:

  • WEEK 1: April 21 - 22, 2026

  • WEEK 2: May 12 - 14, 2026

  • WEEK 3: June 2 - 4, 2026

  • WEEK 4: June 15-19, 2026

  • WEEK 5:July 7 - 8, 2026

  • WEEK 6: July 13 - 14, 2026

ARTICLES IN PROGRESS

This is the list of the Articles that are currently in active negotiation with the Company. If the Article says Company at the end that means that the Union has provided the Company with a proposal and is waiting to hear back. If the Article says UNION at the end, the Company has given the Bargaining Committee a Proposal and it is currently being evaluated by the Union.

ARTICLES WITH AN AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE

This is the list of Articles in which the Company and the Union have reached an Agreement in Principle. Note: During the negotiations process, the Bargaining Committee cannot share the details of any articles agreed to in principle as they are subject to change and reopening throughout the negotiations process.

ARTICLES NOT YET STARTED

This is the list of Articles in which the Company and the Union have not yet started negotiations.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

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  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.

  • The Bargaining Committee and Company have not started negotiations on this Article.