Snowtastrophe Recognition MOA 2022-WS

"Snowtastrophe" Recognition MOA  

Dear Members,

Over the last few days and more to come, we have and we will experience the most extraordinary IROP in the Companies history.  The Union met with the Company to advocate on behalf of you.  

Our members deserve recognition for their perseverance and dedication.  As a result of our discussions with the Employer, we would like to share that CUPE Local 4070 and WestJet have signed a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for compensation for any member who was operational from 01:00 LBT Dec.18, 2022 to 00:59LBT Jan.8, 2023.

Open Time Premium Pay:
Premium Pay under article 41-4.01 will be two (2) times the Hourly Base Rate during the above period

Front-Line Holiday Peak Payment:
Each Cabin Personnel that operates a minimum of one pairing during the above period will receive a one time lump sum of $750 (minus taxes).  This payment will be on the second paycheck of Jan. 2023.  Note: this will also include reserve and RTD during the above period. 

If you have any questions in regards to this MOA please reach out to your DPM.

Please be safe, be patient and kind to one another.  We thank you for your continued professionalism and perseverance.

On behalf of your Local 4070 Executives:
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore