Dear Members,
  

In July CUPE took WestJet (WS) to mediation in relation to the new laws regarding Medical Leave and Personal Leave under the Canada Labour Code and won.  We then wrote a MOA with the Employer and signed it.  You can view that CUPE email communication here.  

Since then we have worked with the Employer on a MOA for WR and have now signed it   

You can view the MOA here. 

The new language comes into effect on October 1, 2023, and the Company has advised the Union that a communication and referenceable material will be released in the coming weeks. 

Your Union is committed to actively and fiercely fighting for your rights not only as bargained in the Collective Agreement, but as legislated in the Canada Labour Code by the Government of Canada. Our position remains the same - compliance with the Canada Labour Code is not optional, it is the law. 

Please ensure to inform the Union of any violations of the Collective Agreement.