WR YYZ Base Update

Dear WestJet Encore Members, 

Thursday, August 18, 2022, the Employer informed your Union of the communication titled “Continuing Encore base operation at YYZ” sent to all WestJet Encore Members WestJet email. Your CUPE 4070 Executive has met to discuss the possible impacts of this announcement on our WestJet Encore Membership.  

We know that for many of our WR YYZ Members, this news comes with a lot of uncertainty: and we want to make it very clear, we are here to represent you.   

We are aware of concerns many of you have. At this time, there is no more information regarding implementation of this plan other than what was communicated in the email you received from the Employer last week. We will provide you with more information once it is available.  

 The Union is disappointed at the lack of notice regarding this announcement and have made it clear that further information be provided in advance to give us an opportunity to address Member concerns. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, or require Union representation, please contact us: cupe4070.ca/contact 

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