Standing Bid to Pass Reserve (WS)

Dear Members,

Both the CUPE Scheduling Review Committee and the WestJet Scheduling Review Committee are pleased to announce a new process for Reserve Callouts.

This program is called the Standing Bid to Pass Reserve.

The Standing Bid to Pass Reserve means you will be able to place a request to not be contacted by Crew Scheduling while on reserve until you are the least senior Crew Member available based on the seniority callout process.

A form has been created and will go live at 1600 MT today, December 13, 2021 and will be pushed to your CCD.

You can complete and submit the form starting immediately and it will be effective in twenty-four (24) hours. Your bid will then remain standing until you choose to make a change. Changes can only be made one (1) time per quarter. The quarters being defined as January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

Can I call in and ask to be called?
No. Once you have submitted the form, it will remain in place for the remainder of that quarter (3 month period).

Can I switch my call out for each pairing?
No. It applies to the entire month.

How long will it take for my Standing Bid to Pass Reserve to become active?
Twenty-four (24) Hours.

How long to remove my Standing Bid to Pass Reserve?
Seven (7) days.

How often can I go on or off the list?
You are allowed to make one change per quarter after you submit the form the first time.

When will I be called?
You will only be called once all resources have been used, your seniority comes up, and a pairing requires assignment.

All reserve call outs will follow the Collective Agreement 35-5.14 - Pairing Assignment Process.

So, what exactly is different?
You will no longer be called multiple times within your call out window and you will no longer beOFFEREDa pairing. All calls will be anASSIGNEDpairing.

What happens if I do not sign up?
The call out process will remain as it currently stands . You may still receive multiple calls each day of your reserve period. All rules will continue to follow the Collective Agreement 35-5.14 - Pairing Assignment Process.

We hope this will alleviate some of the frustrations we have been receiving regarding the callout process for reserve to date.

Should you have any questions, please contact us at:scheduling@cupe4070.ca

In Solidarity,
Your CUPE Scheduling Committee