WestJet Encore (WR) Members – Workforce Planning Update - February
Dear WestJet Encore Members,
On February 1, 2022, management communicated internally to our the WestJet Membership their expectation that all remaining furloughed WestJet (WS) Members from all bases will be recalled by approximately April 2022. This is excellent news.
The Union has spent the past several days in meetings with the Employer going over their intended process(es), with the sole focus on ensuring that the integrity of the Collective Agreement (CA) is upheld, while the multiple outlined initiatives are executed by management.
The Union is optimistic about the positive outlook shared by the Employer. In this moment, nothing is more important than returning all of our furloughed Members to active status after such a prolonged absence from the skies.
The Union does have considerable reservations regarding the Employer’s attempt to execute a sizeable and multi-faceted undertaking in such a short period of time. Based on our discussions with the Employer, we are assured processes will be followed in accordance with CA language.
Based on past trends the Union remains cautious about the Employer’s ability to execute this flawlessly. We are committed to ensuring recalls, vacancy bids, and flow programs are available to the Membership as soon as possible, and your Union will monitor the actions and execution of these programs by the Employer.
As of today, the following is the plan being communicated by the Employer that greatly affects our WestJet Encore Members. We all know that this is long overdue to many of our senior WestJet Encore Members who had been patiently waiting for flow to resume:
Intakes - Flow program and initial hiring
"In support of outstanding network requirements, we will once again commence our flow program and welcome Cabin Crew Members/Flight Attendants from WestJet Encore and Swoop to our WestJet team. Additionally, as we work through the last of the recall lists, we will begin welcoming new hires to WestJet as we move forward on our path to recovery."
Please contact the Employer directly regarding specific programs being offered.
Should you have any questions regarding your Collective Agreement, your Union can help! Please contact us at http://www.cupe4070.ca/contact
In Solidarity,
Your CUPE 4070 Executive Team