Pilot Strike/Lockout Contingency Plan

Dear Members, 
 

We are writing to update you on the ongoing situation regarding the impending strike/lockout by pilots within our organization and the response, or lack thereof, from our Employer, despite our ongoing and urgent requests for information regarding their plans to address the challenges that may be faced by our Members. On this, the Employer has displayed a concerning level of ineffectiveness and unpreparedness that is alarming. 
 

As your representatives, it is our duty to ensure your safety, well-being, and fair treatment during this period of labor unrest. We have made a formal request to the Employer, demanding specific details on their proposed measures to handle the potential disruptions caused by the pilot strike/lockout.

The Employer's failure to provide the necessary details exhibits a lack of transparency, open communication, and respect for your rights as valued employees. While the communication from the pilot group has been extremely assuring that their members will be looked after, our Employer, who has significantly more resources, leaves us unclear how safety and immediate needs of CUPE Local 4070 Members would be addressed, or how our Collective Agreement rights would be respected. 
 

We understand the uncertainty and anxiety that this situation has caused for each one of you, and we share your frustration at the Employer's disregard for our Members’ legitimate concerns and desire for information. 
 

We want to assure you that we will actively pursue all available avenues to secure the information and support you deserve. We will continue to assert our Union's position, demanding immediate and concrete responses from the Employer regarding the critical matters of concern to our Members. 
 

Your support and solidarity are crucial during this challenging time. We urge you to stay informed through our official communications channels and participate in any upcoming meetings or actions organized by the Union. 
 

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Your CUPE 4070 Executive Team
President, Alia Hussain
Vice-President, Charles Brochu
Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
WestJet YEG/YVR Base VP, Chris Brewer
WestJet YYC Base VP, Brandy Whitby
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Bryan Hansraj
WestJet Encore YYC Base VP, Adrian Dayrit
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Vacant
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore