CUPE 4070 Newsletter - June 2024
June Content:
President's Update
Meeting Trends
Reserve Callout
Grievance Process
Share Your Story
Save the Dates
Galley Gossip
CUPE 4070 President Update
FLICA PROCESSING TIMES:
We understand the frustration caused by the prolonged wait times for trades to be processed through the Flica system. Please know that the Union has been actively following up with the Employer to address this ongoing issue and try to find solutions.
We recognize how these delays are impacting on your ability to manage your schedules effectively and will update the membership with any further information we have when it becomes available.
LABOUR UPDATE:
We are encouraged to hear that WR ALPA has reached its second Tentative agreement. We will share updates on the matter as they become available. We are also awaiting the outcome of the AMFA vote in the coming week and will update once we have more information.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Please refrain from posting screen shots of travel privilege photos on social media. This is a violation of Company Policy.
NEGOTIATIONS TRAINING:
I am pleased to inform you that I will be in Victoria, BC, this July for negotiations training at Queen's IRC. As we approach CA-2, we are committed to equipping ourselves with as much training as possible to effectively prepare for this crucial task.
My goal in taking this course is not only to strengthen our negotiation strategies but also to incorporate as many practices and principles as possible into our day-to-day operations within the Union. This will help us better serve our membership and address your concerns more effectively.
PREPARING FOR BARGAINING:
I am often asked the question often what a member can do to prepare for Bargaining. My advice has been it's essential to thoroughly understand your collective agreement. We recommend you start to familiarize yourself with what's in the CA currently identifying the things you believe are Pros vs Cons.
Additionally, while we continue to request you refrain from openly sharing proposals/positions on social media- discussions to understand the CA are always helpful. Also, please contact your Stewards, Base VPs or Committees to understand their perspectives on matters. By Familiarizing yourself with the collective agreement this will enhance the entire process. Knowledge is power.
INTERIM BASE VP YYC:
A special thank you to Lisa Blayney for stepping into the role of YYC Base VP. She hit the ground running, tackling nonstop work and issues with remarkable dedication and efficiency. Her swift adaptation and hard work during this demanding time are truly appreciated.
Alia Hussain
CUPE 4070 President
Meeting Trends:
Winter/Spring 2024 has seen an increase in CUPE eligible meetings between Members and their DPMs with regards to no shows, unavailable, and lates. A friendly reminder to make sure that we know our schedule and report on time and prepared.
If you have a meeting request with your DPM, be sure to request CUPE Representation to suppport you in the meeting. Union representation is a fundamental right and benefit of being a part of a union.
To request CUPE representation for a meeting with the company contact your respective Base VP.
Click to contact Base VP's:
YVR/ YEG Base VP
YYC Base VP
YWG Base VP
YYZ Base VP
Reserve:
If you believe you have been called out incorrectly for your reserve assignment, ASR or RFX , please email your DPM. Be sure to CC your Base VP and CUPE 4070 Scheduling Review Committee on communications with the Company.
ws.src@cupe4070.ca
wr.src@cupe4070.ca
The first step in the grievnace process is an informal discussion with your DPM. At this point they will investigate the occurance and follow up with you once they have the findings. If a violation of the reserve assigment is found, your Base VP may then begin the grievance process.
Please include the following in your email:
Type of reserve assigned (RAM/RPM/ASR/RTD/RFX)
Day of reserve duty
Assignment (pairing details)
Employee # & Base
The violation that may have occurred
The member is responsible for ensuring all subsequent emails between the DPM and yourself includes The Union for proper follow up, use “reply all” to help with this.
Grievance Process:
Recognition Day - Share your story:
If you would like to share a short story/pictures for an upcoming recognition day; please email the Communications Team.
The Communication Team will do their best to include as many submissions as possible, we apologize if we do not have enough room on the Newsletter to share all of them.
Upcoming Months:
Emancipation Month
National Recovery Month
Save the Dates:
All events can be found "Events" on CUPE4070 website
General Membership Meeting (GMM)
Nov 13th, 2024 - 1100PT/1200MT/1400ET
Sign up will be available closer to the date.
Open to Members in Good Standing and/or to those who have completed the application process.
Elections
Elections will be held in November. More information will be available closer to the date.
Galley Gossip:
Previous months submissions: Galley Gossip Wall
CUPE 4070 can answer Union related inquiries.
For Company related inquiries, please reach out to your Leader or submit a Company E-Report.
Galley Gossip: Rumour on the line is that union is more focused on prioritizing WG seniority integration instead of getting our house in order first ignoring seniority resolutions for those that came from WR and WO?
Answer: We've received recommendations from both Merger Committee groups of WOs and WRs for positions on their seniority. It's important to note that the landscape for the rights of both groups differs significantly. While our members often group these two together, it's essential to recognize that they are distinct issues.
For WOs, the matter at hand pertains to the issue of WG at the CIRB, as initiated by WestJet. However, this matter has not yet been heard, as the CIRB is currently navigating the ALPA matter, which was filed first.
On the other hand, WRs' seniority matter is governed by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that was ratified by the respective membership.
Galley Gossip: Sunwing flight attendants will end up with their seniority because they have a stronger union than we do.
Answer:The decision at hand isn't solely about the strength of one union compared to another. It's important to note both Locals are CUPE Locals. Rather, it's primarily influenced by legal precedence and the decision-making process of the CIRB. Both Locals have sought independent legal counsel and are dedicated to advocating for the best interests of their respective memberships.
Your Local 4070 Executives:
President, Alia Hussain
Vice President, YWG Base VP, Bryan Hansraj
Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet Encore YYC Base VP, Heather Crippen
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Marcus Johnstone-McKinney
WestJet YEG/YVR Base VP, Chris Brewer
WestJet YYC Base VP, Brandy Whitby
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Chris Amaddeo