CLARIFICATION MIN CREW REST INTERUPTION 

We want to bring your attention to Article WR 34.12.03 and WS 34-14.12 of our Collective Agreement, which addresses the interruption of minimum crew rest during layovers. This article ensures that in the event of an interruption caused by either the Company or significant disruptions at the layover hotel (such as fire, flood, alarm, evacuation), Cabin Personnel have the right to request an extension of their remaining rest period to nine (9) hours if it is less than nine hours at the conclusion of the interruption.  This is regardless of the Layover length.  

Your Union Executive reached out to the WS Company to discuss the appropriate application of this article. The WS Company has reset expectations with WS Crew Scheduling to ensure that this provision is upheld and implemented correctly 

If you believe there has been a violation of the Collective Agreement regarding minimum Crew rest interruptions or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Base VP.   

Please review the article below. 

WR 34.12.03 and WS 34-14.12: Should minimum crew rest be interrupted either by the Company or by a significant disruption at the layover hotel (e.g. fire, flood, alarm, evacuation) during a layover, the Cabin Personnel can request to have the remaining rest period increased to nine (9) hours if the remaining rest period is less than nine (9) hours at the conclusion of the interruption. 

FATIGUE CALLS 

We've received reports of WS Crew Scheduling pressuring Members to continue working after they report feeling fatigued. We've addressed this issue with the WS Company, and they have clarified the process for WS Crew Schedulers in responding to fatigue calls. 

We want to remind all WR & WS Members that it is your right to call in fatigued. We encourage everyone to review the Fatigue Management Collection on the CCD for further information on Fatigue and the process. 

If you believe there has been a breach of the Collective Agreement concerning minimum crew rest interruptions or any other matter, please reach out to your Base Vice President promptly. They are here to assist you