Dear Members, 

The Employer has advised us that they did not receive the minimum required number of CCM vacancy bids required to open the YWG base in October 2023.  As a result, the base opening has been postponed until Q1 2024. 

The Employer has indicated that they will work over the coming months to ensure that they have the required number of CCMs to open the YWG base during the target opening quarter.  This could be via base transfers, flow, or external hiring.  
 
We recognize that this was a long-awaited and positive change to our operations, and we will continue to work with the Employer to advocate for base openings to support the work/life balance of our Members. 

We understand that this news is disappointing and frustrating for many. If you have questions about this announcement, please reach out to your DPM or your Base VP.