Policy Grievance: Attendance Management Program

Dear Members,

We are writing to inform you of an important development regarding the recent rollout of the Attendance Management Program by the company. 

After careful review and consideration, the Union filed a Policy Grievance with the Company. It is our position that the newly implemented Attendance Management Program is not in alignment with the provisions outlined in our Collective Agreement and does not uphold the rights of our Members as mandated by the Canada Labour Code. 

While we acknowledge that it falls within the prerogative of Management to implement Attendance Management Policy, it is imperative that such a policy is in full compliance with both the Collective Agreement and the Canada Labour Code. The Union cannot accept a policy that contradicts or erodes the rights and protections afforded to our Members. 

We want to assure you that we are committed to advocating for your rights and ensuring that any policies put in place by the company are fair, reasonable, and lawful. Your well-being and rights in the workplace are of utmost importance to us, and we will continue to actively pursue resolution on your behalf. 

We will keep you updated on any further developments regarding this matter. Should you be contacted by an Inflight Manager for a meeting under any provision of this program please contact your Base VP.

Member engagement with the Union at the early stages is vital. 

Your CUPE 4070 Executive Team
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
CUPE 4070 Vice-President, Tyson Conrod
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
WestJet YEG/YVR Base VP, Chris Brewer
WestJet YYC Base VP, Lisa Blayney (Interim)
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Bryan Hansraj
WestJet Encore YYC Base VP, Heather Crippen
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Marcus Johnstone-McKinney