October 2023 Newsletter
It doesn’t matter whether you think your meeting is insignificant or not, we highly encourage you to obtain representation from CUPE. It’s not all we do but you pay dues and a huge part of being in a Union environment is representation. Having union representation also demonstrates your willingness to cooperate with your DPM. It also provides the Union insight into what issues are happening.
Keep in mind last minute requests are not always able to be attended by the Union. Please give the Union a heads up as soon as you are aware of a meeeting date.
What does representation look like?
When you reach out with your meeting date and time, and the details of your meeting. We arrange for representation whether that’s a steward or ourselves. We also advise and help you prepare in addition to attending your meeting. While the meeting is mostly between you and your DPM we support you through the meeting process by ensuring the Company doesn’t step out of line as well as yourself. We question and challenge the Company if needed.
We work to ensure you receive the support and most fair and reasonable outcome, take notes, and prepare in the event a grievance has to be filed.
Remember we only know what we know when you reach out to us. We can only help you when you reach out and ask. If you’re not in need, but you know someone who is, tell them to reach out. If you have questions, reach out. Meeting requests are always prioritized. Questions and feedback are responded to as soon as we can.
Hotel Committee Update
Hi Everyone,
Although you can expect a more comprehensive update from your Hotel and Transportation Committee in the near future, we did want to capture one topic before November bidding closes. If you have been to Las Vegas over the past few months, you have likely noticed an enormous amount of construction for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Due to the expected traffic, road closures and excessive vehicle noise expected from this event in November, the decision was made to relocate crews for approximately one week. This timeline will capture the race weekend as well as days before and after.
Therefore, if you have an overnight in Las Vegas from November 12 - 19, you will be staying at the Hampton Inn Tropicana. Please keep this in mind for bidding and trading during that week.
Thanks, and we look forward to updating you soon about additional changes to our network.
Callouts
It is important to verify your phone is in full working condition and that you'll be able to respond to Crew Scheduling calls when you are scheduled reserve or on return to duty (RTD).
While the call out windows are identified in the CA under Article 35-5 WS & 35-3 for WR, Crew Scheduling has the ability to call in advance up to two days between 10:00-20:00 LBT to convert to ASR or to preassign a pairing, which requires your acknowledgement at least four hours prior to the pre assignment report. (35-5.11 for WS, 35-3.10 for WR). Failure to acknowledge within the identified timeframe will result in a no show and your MMG reconciled accordingly.
When you're on reserve duty within your call out window and also waiting to be assigned, you are responsible for responding to Crew Scheduling with answering the call or calling back within 20 minutes at WS and 15 Minutes for WR. (35-5.10 for WS, 35-3.09 for WR)
It does not matter whether you miss responding to crew scheduling within 5 minutes or an hour, failure to respond to crew scheduling within the outlined time of 15 (WR) or 20 (WS) minutes will result in a no show and reconciliation of your MMG will occur.
If we wish to see changes to these processes, it will be the responsibility of each individual member to respond to the bargaining survey when released so that the Bargaining Committee can identify the priorities of the Membership.
ADCP Update
Historic petition to end unpaid work for Flight Attendants lands in the House of Commons
You can watch Taylor introducing the petition in the House of Commons here.
The President of the Airline Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (ADCP) weighed in on the issue of WestJet allowing Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre to use the public address (PA) system on a recent flight. You can read the article here.
Save the Dates
All events can be found under "Events" after you log into the website
General Membership Meeting (GMM)
November 8, 2023 1100PT/1200MT/1400ET - Sign Up Here
Open only to Members in Good Standing
When you sign into the meeting the day of, please ensure your first and last name, and your employee number is showing. Otherwise you cannot be verified and will be denied entry into the meeting.
**DO NOT USE YOUR WORK EMAIL ADDRESS**
Updates
Elections:
Elections are fast approaching for November! Please keep an eye out for a communication near the end of October for more details. We encourage you to run for a position as for the Local to run positions need to be filled.
The Union can work only as hard for you when all positions are filled to ensure things run as smooth as possible and at it’s fullest capability.
If all positions are not filled, the Local cannot run at peak performance and in the end the members does not get the fullest benefit of having a Union.
CUPE Courses:
All members are encouraged to take CUPE courses. They are free for all members to take and can be found on the CUPE website here (https://cupe.ca/unioneducation)
Royal Ontario Museum Discount:
Royal Ontario Musuem is giving CUPE 4070 Members 15% off admission. Use code CUPE4070 when booking tickets at www.rom.com (Click here)
Galley Gossip
(Visit the Galley Gossip Wall on our website to see previous submissions and answers)
Galley Gossip: There seem to be a number of our members out there that have been told/heard that the Sunwing CA provides for them to “keep their seniority” in the event of a purchase/buyout. Doubting this, I asked several CCMs I know personally at Sunwing who have told me that their contract has no such provision. I’ve read it and can’t find it in there either.
Answer: When two unions merge, they try to come to a mutually agreed upon solution. If no solution can be found it can lead to mediation and arbitration.