The Union's Response - Attendance Maintenance Support Program

Dear Members,


Yesterday afternoon, the Employer sent out their new Attendance Management Support Program (AMSP). We have heard your concerns about the impact this program will have - the Union Executive shares these concerns. The Union is currently working through options with CUPE National and Legal. We will communicate those as more information becomes available. We recognize that our Members’ physical and mental health is especially important, and question the Company's decision to introduce this program during an ongoing pandemic and in the midst of cold and flu season. 

Your CUPE 4070 Executive does not support the implementation of this new iteration of an AMSP, similar to the ones we have seen poorly implemented, and consequently failed, in the past.  Despite the Union making our concerns known, the Employer has continued with implementation of the AMSP. While we were advised that this program would be rolled out, at no time was the Employer in consultation with the Union regarding the policy. This is a part of Management Rights, and the Union is not involved in the development of Company Policy.

The role and scope of your Union as it relates to the AMSP is to ensure the Employer adheres to the Collective Agreement and relevant policy and legislation, that Members' rights are not violated and that our Members are treated fairly. 

Our primary role in this is to support our Membership through Policy changes that affect all Cabin Personnel. 

As Cabin Personnel, it is our responsibility to understand our Collective Agreement. We strongly encourage all Members to review relevant sections of the WS Collective Agreement, including; 

*Article 3 – Management Rights 

*Article 17 – Accommodation 

*Article 20 - Sick Leave  

*Article 30 – Grievance Procedure 

The Process: 

Once you receive notice from your DPM, or designate, that you have a meeting to discuss your attendance, please reach out to your Base VP using the form on the website: cupe4070.ca/contact
 

As the intent of the program is meant to be supportive in nature, the Union is not eligible to attend AMSP meetings with Members. When the Union is not eligible to attend a meeting, it means that discipline is not allowed to be discussed or given. If discipline is discussed in your support meeting, you have the right to request Union Representation before the meeting continues. 
 

Your Union is here to support you. Involving the Union from the onset of any relevant interaction with the Company will ensure the best possible support. 

In Solidarity,
Your CUPE 4070 Executive Team
Interim CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice-President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Marco Di Virgilio
WestJet YVR Base VP, Chris Brewer
Interim WestJet YYC Base VP, Brandy Whitby
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Bryan Hansraj
Interim WestJet Encore YYC Base VP, Adrian Dayrit
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Allan Ramsarran