YYZ Metering Update

Dear Members,

The Union has been informed of posts made on social media that Members landing into YYZ have had bridges locked to prevent guests and crew from deplaning when a customs hold/metering is in effect.  

This is unacceptable and poses a serious Health and Safety risk. 

We cannot take posts from social media to the Employer as proof or evidence. Many Members have come to the Union about metering; we have directed Members to report customs holds and have repeatedly discussed this issue with the Employer. We are now urging you to report all occurrences of metering to the Company and provide a copy to your CUPE 4070 Occupational Health and Safety Committee: 

WestJet Encore OH&S – WR.OHS@cupe4070.ca 

Swoop OH&S – WO.OHS@cupe4070.ca 

WestJet OH&S – WS.OHS@cupe4070.ca  

Doors being locked has the potential to cause serious harm to our Members and guests if an emergency situation were to arise, as well as concerning psychological impacts.  

It is your legal obligation to identify and report health and safety risks. As it is our responsibility to protect you, it is your responsibility to properly report and inform your Union. 

A reminder that when you report, stick to the facts, bullet pointed if possible, and provide detail. When reporting be sure to include: 

• ANY adverse interactions with guests on board, not necessarily categorized as ICM incidents. 

• How long the hold was. 

• When the first and last guest was allowed to deplane, and if anyone left prior to that without authorization. 

• The temperature in the aircraft, e.g. was air left on.  

• What kind of provisions are available, e.g. enough water for crew and guests (water service) 

• Interactions with CBSA Officers 
   

The Union has been and continues to be in discussion with the Employer, the CUPE Airline Division and ALPA about metering and will provide updates as this situation evolves. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, or require representation, please reach out to your Union: 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
WestJet YYC Base VP, Brigitte Benoit
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Chantale Tremblay
WestJet Encore YYC Base VP, Colleen Tracey
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Allan Ramsarran