Dear Members,

  The Company has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), our union representing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Technical Operations employees. This notice indicates a potential work stoppage starting as early as Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12 p.m. MT, unless an agreement is reached between the two parties. 

  We urge all members to stay updated via their Company email regarding any developments in this matter. If you are concerned about how this may affect your travel plans or commute, please contact your DPM for guidance from the Company. 

  We want to express our solidarity with our AMFA members during this uncertain time. We are hopeful that a mutually satisfactory resolution can be achieved that benefits all parties involved. 

  In the meantime, we remind all members to continue following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reporting deficiencies or concerns as usual. Your adherence to these protocols is crucial for maintaining safe operations. 

  As more information becomes available, we will ensure ongoing communication with all members. 
 

Respectfully, 

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 Interim Base VP, Lisa Blayney
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Bryan Hansraj
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Marcus Johnston-McKinney