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Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-16 Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-16

AOC (Airline Operating Certificate) Integration

Dear Members,

Over the past week, we have heard several announcements from the Employer.

Swoop Integration into WestJet
One AOC (Airline Operating Certificate)-Sunwing/Swoop/WestJet
Winnipeg Base Opening

Due to the first two announcements, this triggered several meetings with the employer, and we are working to establish the next steps.

We want to acknowledge at the outset that this is an extremely complex situation in which our Local has never found itself before. We continue to consult with our National Representatives and the Legal Team at CUPE to get a broader understanding of this undertaking and its implications/impacts and legalities.

We must carefully look at each Collective Agreement, the Canadian Labor Code (CLC) and any previous precedents in similar cases that have occurred to ensure we are doing our due diligence.

We recognize and acknowledge the stress some of this information is causing for our Members across each Unit. At this stage there are too many unknowns for the Union to meaningfully communicate more specific details with our Members . We want to assure the Membership that your Executive Team is committed to providing you with as many details as possible and to share information once it becomes available.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-14 Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-14

Elections June 2023 - Voting Package CUPE 4070 Vice President

Good day Members,

Below is the vote information for the CUPE 4070 Vice President role. The voting link will be sent out on June 15th to eligible voters only.

ELECTION REQUIRED:

1x CUPE 4070 Vice President
Colleen Tracey - READ MORE
Meghan Gulliver - READ MORE
Tyson Conrod - READ MORE

Voting is open to Members in Good Standing only.

If you wish to become a Member in Good Standing, please sign a card and pay the $5 Membership fee (if you haven't already), this will begin the process and is completed at the next General Membership Meeting (GMM). SIGN A CARD HERE

Your secure voting link will arrive via email from: vote@simplyvoting.com.

If you do not find your voting link in your email, please check your spam/junk folder.

If you are still unable to find the link, please email us here.

Please include your full name, airline unit and employee number in the email.

Voting Start:
June 15, 2023 at 03:00PT / 04:00MT / 06:00ET
Voting End:
June 21, 2023 at 15:00PT / 16:00MT / 18:00ET

Electoral Officer:
The Electoral Officer for this election will be Jael Gosselin, WestJet YYC Cabin Crew Member.

Returning Officer:
The Returning Officer for this election will be Jay Heethuis-Dubois, WestJet YYC Cabin Crew Member.

Respectfully,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary - CUPE 4070

Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-09 Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-09

Swoop Integration

Dear 4070 Members,

With the news today of the ratification of the WestJet & Swoop Pilots' Collective Agreement, the Company has stated that Swoop will be integrated into WestJet 's operations in under 5 months – October 28, 2023 - with movements occurring as soon as September 30th. In the communication they also confirmed that all Swoop Employees will stay with the Group, as part of WestJet, in pursuit of the long-term growth strategy.

Since the news broke this morning, we have had many members reach out concerned about the impact this will have on our Membership. We have language negotiated that contemplates some of scenarios we face, however all variables are not known at this time.

What we do know, is that this is important to all our Members at 4070, and we will be expecting the Company to share integration information with the Union in a timely manner. We have meetings, set to begin on Monday, to start working through the pieces. Once we have that information, we will be communicating that out to the entire Membership.

One thing is for certain, we are reassured to hear that there is a commitment from WestJet to ensure there is no job loss. Please read the communications that the Company has released so far.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-07 Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-07

Sign the Petition to End Unpaid Work

Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-05 Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-05

Election Results June 5, 2023

Good day Members,

Below you will find the election results. Thank you to everyone one who participated.

ELECTED POSITONS:

1x WS YYC Grievance Committee 490 (38.4%)
Lisa Blayney - READ MORE 360 (73.5%)
Kirsten Brown - READ MORE 130 (36.5%)

Electoral Officer:
The Electoral Officer for this by-election will be Jael Gosselin, WestJet YYC Base Cabin Crew Member.

Returning Officer:
The Returning Officer for this election will be Jay Heethuis-Dubois, WestJet YYC Cabin Crew Member.

Respectfully,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary - CUPE 4070

Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-03 Calvin Gautschi 2023-06-03

WR Engine Fire and Emergency Landing

Dear Members

We have received several requests for information as well as concerns about events that took place on May 31, 2023, with our WestJet Encore group. We have met with WestJet Encore leadership and would like to share the following:

On Wednesday, May 31 WestJet Encore Flight 9820 was travelling from Calgary to Fort Chipewyan to support the community’s wildfire evacuation efforts, when it experienced an engine compressor stall after take-off. WestJet Encore has shared that this resulted in the Flight Crew performing an engine shut down due to an engine fire indication. The crew followed all standard safety procedures, extinguished the fire, and landed safely in YYC. As this was an aircraft positioning flight to Fort Chipewyan, there were no guests on board.

The Leadership at WestJet Encore has advised the Union as a preliminary measure, they have removed several aircraft from the network to undergo further inspection and this will not have an impact on the operations.

We would like to acknowledge our members' concerns as this is the second of two incidents that appear similar in nature. WestJet Encore Leadership has committed to keep both Local 4070 Executive Team and the WestJet Encore Occupational Health and Safety committee updated as this is investigated fully by the Transportation Safety Board.

We would also like to recognize the professionalism and courage both crews displayed under the circumstances.

Please be assured we will continue to actively pursue information and ensure our membership receives the support and information it deserves. We will continue to assert our position, demanding information from the Employer regarding the critical matters of concern to our members.

We are committed to keeping our Membership informed. We will share information as it becomes available.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-31 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-31

Happy International Flight Attendant Day from CUPE's Airline Division

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-31 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-31

CUPE Vice President Election

Good day Members,

We are running an election for CUPE 4070 Vice President.

The following is an outline for this Election:
Nominations Open:
May 31, 2023 at 03:00PT / 04:00MT / 06:00ET
Nominations Close:
June 6, 2023 at 14:00PT / 15:00MT / 17:00ET
Nomination Acceptance Due:
June 12, 2023 at 14:00PT / 15:00MT / 17:00ET
Resume/Info Sheet Due:
June 12, 2023 at 14:00PT / 15:00MT / 17:00ET
First Round Election Start:
June 15, 2023 at 03:00PT / 04:00MT / 06:00ET
First Round Election End:
June 21, 2023 at 15:00PT / 16:00MT / 18:00ET

Only Members in Good Standing can be nominated and can participate in the voting process.
If you are not a Member in Good Standing, to begin the process, click here.
After all steps are completed, the final step is finished at the next GMM, which occurs every May and November.
If you are unsure if you are a Member in Good Standing, inquire here.

Notes:

The nominator must discuss the nomination with the nominee and both must be Members In Good Standing.
DO NOT submit multiple nominations for the same person.
You cannot nominate yourself.

For more information regarding the roles and expectations, please consult the bylaws.

To fill out nomination forms please: click here

All nomination forms that have been submitted receive an automatic reply right a ways. If you did not receive an automatic reply, please check your junk folder. Submit again if you did not get an automatic reply. Email inquiries to the Returning Officer below.

Nomination Acceptance
All Members who have been nominated will be sent an email asking if they will allow their name to stand on the ballot and to accept the nomination.

If you have been nominated for a position, please monitor your email including your spam/junk folders during this period. Nominees who do not reply by the deadline will automatically be considered to have declined their nomination.

Resume/Info Sheet
All nominees that accept their nomination will be given the opportunity to provide a one (1) page (standard 8.5x11 size) resume/info sheet which can be posted on our social media pages and website with links sent by email to all Members to view.

Nominees must send their resume/info sheet in PDF format only.

You can start creating your resume/information sheet ASAP.

Please Do Not:

Submit large file resume/info sheets (under 1,000kb only)
Use company logos
Provide any information you don’t want public

Electoral Officer:
The Electoral Officer for this by-election will be Jael Gosselin, WestJet YYC Cabin Crew Member.

Returning Officer:
The Returning Officer for this election will be Jay Heethuis-Dubois, WestJet YYC Cabin Crew Member.

Respectfully,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary - CUPE 4070

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-31 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-31

International Flight Attendant Day

Happy International Flight Attendant Day to All Our Swoop, WestJet Encore and WestJet Members!

We are most known for our compassionate and caring ability to recognize the needs of the guest in our care even when they do not know themselves. Whether it is offering to hold a baby for a parent who needs to use the bathroom, bringing a warm towel and cup to a crying toddler on descent, listening to a passenger’s story of frustration in getting through security or just offering a warm smile during boarding.

While our mastery of professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service is visible to our passengers, our constant attention and preparedness to safety might be overlooked by the casual observer. Primarily, we are Safety Professionals and, as such, are always ready to jump in during a crisis whether it is a medical emergency on board, smoke in the cabin, or an unruly passenger.

On this day, we ask that we take a moment and appreciate yourself and your fellow Cabin Crew Members for all the challenging work we do every day, all day.

Today we also ask each of us to make a special effort to Thank your fellow Cabin Crew Members. Let them know you appreciate them.

Find something you can do to recognize your work-family. A nice gesture, an act of kindness, paying it forward to one another throughout this day.

Capture the moment and share them. Tag us and use the Hashtag# to share on social media.

#cupe4070

#flightattendantday

#unpaidworkwontfly

Thank you, to each and every one of you, from your Executive Team.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-30 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-30

Newsletter - June 2023

Topics in this Newsletter:
President's Updates
Vice President's Update
June Acknowledgments
How Do Grievances Work
Commuter Committee Update
CUPE 4070 Website
Save the Dates
Galley Gossip

President's Update

Dear Members,

A quick update:

Informal Coalition of Unions of WestJet AP

As a result of several WestJet AP employee groups unionizing, we have put together an informal meeting that we attend monthly to collaborate and discuss similar issues within our groups. We are currently meeting with the Pilots, AMEs & skilled trades, CSAs, and Dispatch. A recent example of collaboration between us was during the Pilots Strike. We met and fanned out information so that it could be consistently shared with all groups in a timely manner.

Preparing for our Future. CA2-2025

As we get closer to bargaining 2025 for CA-2, we aim to begin a broader conversation about negotiations and work on education pieces for our Members regarding the bargaining process. Stay tuned for more. #beready2025 #ourturn2025

Town Hall July 5th

We will be hosting an informal Townhall again as part of our ongoing commitment for communications with our Members. Sign up is further down in this email. We will follow the same process as previously, where we will request questions be submitted in advance. Once we have covered those we will leave some time for questions to be asked live! Our commitment is to do this every quarter. Open to all Members.

Vice President Election

We will be having a by-election for the role of Vice President CUPE 4070. I would encourage potential candidates to contact an Officer of the Union to explore the role, expectations and responsibilities and to review the applicable bylaws. This role is critical to the heart of what we do as a Union. The Vice President is responsible for all Units' Stewards and all grievances and arbitrations. At this stage in our history there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes to create infrastructure, processes to create consistency, and support to ensure all Officers engaged in this are set up for success. If this sounds like something that would interest you please reach out and inquire further.

ALPA TA Townhalls/Ratification Vote

The Pilots TA is up for a vote in the very near future. We have begun to look at some of the more pressing issues from within the document and are awaiting ratification to commit to a deeper dive into the material presented.

Policy Development

As communicated previously, we have been working on building on repeatable processes and developing general infrastructure for the Union. The need for these documents to be developed was a top priority of the Board. Some of the policies or processes are noted below. By documenting our current practices and building on them based on our learning as we grow as a Union, will allow for smoother transitions and a value add for our Membership.

Electoral Officer
Returning Officer
Privacy Policy
Laptop Policy
Appeal Board Process
Grievance Process
Transition Process
Transition Policy

One Year Anniversary
On May 16th I celebrated my one year anniversary of being elected to our Union- this would also be the morning I received the phone call from ALPA advising me they had issued the strike notice. To say the least that was a very unique way for me to mark one year.

I would like to thank the membership for your trust and for the opportunity to lead our group during such a dynamic time in our history. I have dedicated my time to learning. The Board and I remain committed to communicating, engaging, and advocating on behalf our members.

Alia Hussain
CUPE 4070 President

Vice President's Update

It is with heavy heart that I announce my resignation from my role as Vice-President of our Local 4070 for personal reasons. I intend to stay until the end of June, to ensure a proper transition.

I was elected this January and although my stay was short, I know that our Membership benefited from my involvement. I believe that I will be leaving my position in a better and more organized place for my Successor, who will take over the overall management of all grievances in our three units.

The Local will continue to have my support as a Member, I wish them the best in representing our three Units: Swoop, WestJet Encore, and WestJet. It has been an honour to represent our Cabin Crew Members.

There will be an election to fill my role in the coming days.

Charles Brochu

CUPE 4070 Vice President

June Acknowledgments

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is on June 19th each year. This day commemorates African American freedom and an end to slavery. This day is becoming more recognized in Canada and around the world, not just in the USA.
Canada, has officially recognized August 1rst as Emancipation Day.

Please visit www.juneteenth.com for some history of this day.

Pride Month

June is pride month around the world. 2SLGBTQI+ and allies come together to celebrate and to bring awareness.

Just in the past couple days Uganda's President signed one of the world's harshest laws against the community. Which includes the death penalty.

The fight to be allowed to live, to be safe from any type of harm is still prevalent in the world today for the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We still see violence against the community in Canada. Just in June 2020, the USA Supreme court ruled you cannot fire someone for being 2SLGBTQI+, with some loopholes though. We see our neighbours to the south in constant battle of retracting 2SLGBTQI+ rights and laws, with the threat of some starting in Canada. The battle being never ending, progressing and regressing.

Please stand up and speak out for what is right for all groups, be the support we all need for each other.

How Do Grievances Work

A grievance is a violation of the Collective Agreement or an applicable article, act, policy legislation or intent. (ex.Human Rights Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act, Canadian Labour Code-CLC)

A grievance is a mechanism that is unique to labour law. It is built into a Collective Agreement. It is the way that one party enforces its rights under the Agreement, if the other party doesn’t do what it is supposed to do.

1. If you have a grievance, your first step is to have an informal discussion with your direct leader. If necessary, CC your Union on the email or advise them via an email if it was a phone call or an in person discussion. (**exception for WR & WS if it is a monthly scheduling dispute, please follow that process and fill out that form**).

2. If it is not resolved by your direct Leader, your Base VP will review with you the alleged violation to determine the merits, and discuss if it will proceed to a step 1 grievance.

3. If it went to a step 1 grievance and was not resolved, your Base VP will inform you and discuss if it will proceed to a step 2 grievance.

4. If it went to a step 2 grievance and was not resolved, the grievance will then by heard by the Grievance Committee. The Base VP will present the file to the Grievance Committee and based on the facts of the case, a decision will be made at this third phase to either proceed to Arbitration or to withdraw the grievance. The decision is based on several merits.

5. If the grievance is referred to arbitration, CUPE 4070 Vice President (the Lead Steward) will work with the National CUPE Representative and the Legal Team of CUPE. The path to arbitration is not linear. A resolution can be achieved with the Company prior to reaching arbitration. Mediation can also occur, where both parties can have more control on the resolution prior to reaching arbitration. When a grievance reaches arbitration, all the facts are presented to the Arbitrator and their decision is binding.

6. If a decision to proceed or withdraw a grievance is opposed by the Grievor, the Grievor has the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Appeals Board.

At all times, the grievance carriage rights is carried by the Local, not the Grievor. The Executive Board has authority over all grievances.

Commuter Committee Update

Commuter Committee Update -No Update

If you are unable to make your report time due to commuting, please familiarize yourself with WR & WS Collective Agreement article 38-2.01.

To contact the Commuter Committee, use the contact page on the website or email them at commuting@cupe4070.ca

WR - Sarah Lowe
WS YVR - Corie Ives
WS YYC - David Orsi-Nault
WS YYZ - Sonia Ouellette

CUPE 4070 Website

We have been working on the website to organize and create an easier flow to get you to what you need.

The Local is also working on creating a calendar of special dates to be recognized. We try our best, but we do not know all the dates there are. We want to be diligent to ensure none are missed. If we miss any please let us know so we can recognize it going forward. We ask for your help to submit any special dates via the Special Date Form.

Under the Resources page on the website, you can view courses you can take for free. Please check them out here.

Please take a look through the ongoing redesigning of the website.

Save the Dates

Townhall - Informal
July 5th, 2023 1100PT/1200MT/1400ET - Sign Up Here

Open to all Members of CUPE 4070

Questions you submit will be answered during the townhall. Submit them here.

General Membership Meeting (GMM)
November 8, 2023 1100PT/1200MT/1400ET - Sign Up Here

Open only to Members in Good Standing

When you sign into the meeting meeting the day of, please ensure your first and last name, and your employee number is showing. Otherwise you cannot be verified and will be denied entry into the meeting.

**DO NOT USE YOUR WORK EMAIL ADDRESS**

May 2023 GMM video recording and meeting minutes is on our website, after you have logged in, you can click here for quick access.

Galley Gossip

(Visit the Galley Gossip Wall on our website to see previous submissions and answers)

Galley Gossip: Why are pilots allowed to wear their uniform during picketing and Cabin Crews were discouraged to do so?

Answer: The Pilots were bargaining and therefor it was permitted. Under the law there are different rules that apply to a union actively engaged in collective bargaining. Our contract was in full force and effect therefore we were required to adhere to all policy and standards. #ourturn2025

Galley Gossip: I heard that pilots are asking as part of bargaining to be able to fly standby to commute before all other employees.. they are also trying to get air Canada pilots to get on flights standby before employees that commute.. is this true and if so why is nothing being mentioned about it. I heard this from 2 pilots. If true is the union looking into this for flight attendants as commuters

Answer: During bargaining, all information is confidential. CUPE 4070 was not advised of any details prior to the release of the TA. Leaking details can be a considered a sign of bad faith bargaining. Standby travel is governed by the corporate policy. Pilots in uniform currently have priority for their respective flight deck jump seats as per their current agreement. We have reviewed their TA and have not seen any language that would indicate they get an overall higher priority coding for STBY travel.

Please also view your CA 19-1.02:
At no time will Flight Attendants/Cabin Personnel/Cabin Crew Members receive lesser travel privileges than any other employee group pursuant to the Company’s Travel Privileges Policy and/or Retirement Policy

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-29 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-29

Elections May 2023 - Voting Package

Good day Members,

Below is the information for voting as well as acclaimed positions that do not require a vote. The voting link will be sent out on May 30th to eligible voters only.

ELECTION REQUIRED:

1x WS YYC Grievance Committee
Kirsten Brown - READ MORE
Lisa Blayney - READ MORE

ACCLAIMED POSITONS – ELECTION NOT REQUIRED:

1x WS YVR Communications Committee
Jean Philippe Girard

1x WO Education Committee
Muhammad Ikram - READ MORE

1x WS YYZ Health and Safety
Danielle Bernier - READ MORE

1x WR Hotel & Transportation Committee
David Rubenfeld - READ MORE

1x WS YYC Commuter Committee
Davide Orsi-Nault

1x WO YEG Stewards
Candace Boysen

1x WO YHM/YYZ Stewards
Ashlee Cuthbertson

REMAINING VACANT ROLES:

WR YYZ Base VP x1

Communications Committee:
1x WO
1x WS YYZ

Grievance Committee:
1x WO
1x WR
1x WS YVR
1x WS YYZ

Education Committee:
1x WR

Women's Committee:
1x WR
1x WS

Committee Against Racism and Discrimination (CARD):
1x WO
1x WR

Health and Safety:
2x WR YYZ
2x WS YEG
1x WS YVR

Uniform Committee:
1x WO
1x WR
1x WS YVR
1x WS YYZ

Scheduling Review Committee:
1x WR YYC
1x WR YYZ

Return to Work Accommodations Committee:
1x WR

Bylaw Review Committee:
1x WO
1x WR YYC
1x WR YYZ
1x WS YVR
1x WS YYC
1x WS YYZ

Union Stewards:
2x WO YEG
7x WR YYC
10x WR YYZ
7x WS YVR
8x WS YYZ

Voting is open to Members in Good Standing only.

NOTE: Some votes are open to all Members in Good Standing, others are unit specific or unit and base specific Members in Good Standing.

If you wish to become a Member in Good Standing, please sign a card and pay the $5 Membership fee (if you haven't already), this will begin the process and is completed as the next General Membership Meeting (GMM). SIGN A CARD HERE

Your secure voting link will arrive via email from: vote@simplyvoting.com.

If you do not find your voting link in your email, please check your spam/junk folder.

If you are still unable to find the link, please email us here.

Please include your full name, airline unit and employee number in the email.

First Round Election Start:
May 30, 2023 at 03:00PT / 04:00MT / 06:00ET
First Round Election End:
June 5, 2023 at 15:00PT / 16:00MT / 18:00ET

Respectfully,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary - CUPE 4070

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-26 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-26

SWOOP & WESTJET PILOT'S TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Dear Members,

As most of you may be aware by now, ALPA Pilots have negotiated a Tentative Agreement. This Tentative Agreement was released this morning to their membership. ALPA has shared the Tentative Agreement and details with the Local. We are reviewing the matter and will be meeting internally to discuss our next steps.

It is important to note this is a Tentative Agreement and therefore NOT FINAL and NOT IN EFFECT.

ALPA has planned several Roadshows over the next 7 days across WestJet and Swoop bases. Once the Roadshows are complete, they will open this up to their Members for a ratification vote.

We share this information today as there are several pieces of the Tentative Agreement that have an impact on our Membership. Particularly the language on the integration of Swoop into WestJet.

We must wait until their Collective Agreement is ratified to begin work on what this means for our respective groups. We met with the Company, and they confirmed they are committed to meeting with the Union and working through the various Articles that have an impact on our groups.

We recognize that this knowledge brings uncertainty. Swoop has communicated it plans to fly its published schedule, work with the Union, and support its Employees.

For our Swoop Members please see the communication Swoop released for details on the Townhall and to submit questions to the Company.

WestJet Members, please monitor Company Email for any updates on this matter.

The Union has not been provided with any other information.

If you have questions, please contact your Inflight Leadership or your respective Base Vice President for any specific questions you may have.

Please be assured we will continue to actively pursue specific information to ensure our Membership receives the support it deserves. The Union will continue to assert our position and request for information from the Employer regarding the critical matters of concern to our Members.

We are committed to keeping you, our Membership, informed by providing you with updates as soon as they are made available.

Your CUPE 4070 Executive Team
President, Alia Hussain
Vice-President, Charles Brochu
Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
WestJet YEG/YVR Base VP, Chris Brewer
WestJet YYC Base VP, Brandy Whitby
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Bryan Hansraj
WestJet Encore YYC Base VP, Adrian Dayrit
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Vacant
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-19 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-19

One Chapter Ends Another Begins

Dear Members,

Your CUPE Local 4070 Executive want to express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support and remarkable solidarity you have shown to the pilots in our organization. As we embark on our very own journey towards securing fair treatment and just compensation, your steadfast dedication has not gone unnoticed.

Over the last few weeks, you have had a front-row seat to witness the lengths to which employers are willing to go in their attempt to undermine rights and diminish the contributions of front-line workers. Your solidarity for the pilots has served as a powerful reminder of the challenges we face when we approach the bargaining table. And a clear signal that we must stand united, unyielding in our determination, and get prepared to fight for our rights.

Your resilience, courage, and unity have inspired not only the pilots but the entire labor movement. Your support has fostered a sense of solidarity that will serve as a bedrock for our fight to achieve fair treatment, improved working conditions, and the recognition that we have earned and deserve.

We would be remiss if we did not extend our thanks to the Airline Division of CUPE, CUPE National, and the broader labor movement. Their support has been invaluable and will provide us with the strength and resources necessary to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Together, we form a formidable force, ready, no matter the obstacles that stand in our way. Our collective power is immeasurable, and with your unwavering support, we are confident that we can achieve lasting change.

Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude to each of you, for your unwavering support, solidarity, and dedication. Together, we will reshape the airline industry into one that values and respects all of its professionals. Our journey may be arduous, and probably with a little turbulence along the way, but the destination will be one of fairness, dignity, and a brighter future for us all.

With heartfelt appreciation and solidarity,

Alia Hussain, President, Local 4070
On behalf of your Union Executive

#2025BeReady
#2025OurTurn

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-19 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-19

Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement Update #5

Good evening, Members

We were just informed that ALPA has reached an AIP (Agreement in Principle) with the Company on their Second Collective Agreement just hours before the Strike Deadline. We can now all breathe a collective sigh of relief.

To our members who are currently scheduled to work during this period, we ask that you continue to monitor your Company email for communications from the Company and monitor your schedule for possible updates. If you are scheduled to work Friday, May 19th, you are expected to report for work as planned. Please view your schedule in your respective scheduling systems.

Thank you everyone for your patience, endurance, and solidarity during this time.

If you have questions, please contact your Inflight Leadership for any specific questions you may have.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-18 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-18

Strike/Lockout Contingency Plan Update #4

Dear Members,

The decision threshold to take down the remainder of the operations has now come. The Employer will start to park all of WO (Swoop) and WS (WestJet) fleet.

The impending strike/lockout is now just under 7 hours away.

This evening, the Employer continues to approach this as an IROP event. All applicable articles in your respective Collective Agreement remain in effect. Please review the email sent by the Employer to your Company email. The Employer has not informed the Union of their intention to use Sunwing as part of its IROP recovery.

As of right now, the possibility of layoffs has not been indicated to the Union.

If you have further questions, please contact your Inflight Leadership or your respective Base Vice President for any specific questions you may have. Please keep in mind, the Employer has not provided any additional information to the Union that they have to you.

Your Union continues to actively pursue specific information to ensure our Membership receives the support it deserves.

We are committed to keeping you, our Membership, informed by providing you with updates as soon as they are made available.

We know this situation is creating much anxiety, uncertainty with high stress levels. Please ensure to use your support group, keep mental health top of mind, and utilize your benefits and tools available to you during this challenging time. Please refer to your Company SharePoint or reach out to your Inflight Leader to access these resources.

What we are experiencing is part of the bargaining process. Both sides will be exerting as much pressure on the other side as possible, creating an uncomfortable, uncertain and stressful atmosphere. Using pressure from the public and other coworkers/departments is a common tactic. For things to change and improve for any working group, these challenging times must be endured.

If a fellow Member has not signed up for CUPE 4070 emails, they can sign up here or on our website home page.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-18 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-18

WO Network Take-Down Commencement

Dear Members,

WO has begun their network take-down already and will continue until 03:00MT May 19, 2023. Canceling flights 24h prior to departure on a rolling basis moving forward.

As of right now, the possibility of layoffs has not been indicated to the Union.

WO (Swoop) please review the email sent by the Employer to your Company email. All applicable articles in your respective Collective Agreement apply, as this is considered an IROP scenario.

If you have further questions, please contact your Inflight Leadership or your respective Base Vice President for any specific questions you may have.

At this time the Employer has not provided the Union with any other information that they have not provided to you.

Please be assured we will continue to actively pursue specific information to ensure our Membership receives the support it deserves. The Union will continue to assert our position, demanding information from the Employer regarding the critical matters of concern to our Members.

We are committed to keeping you, our Membership, informed by providing you with updates as soon as they are made available.

Please ensure to take care of yourself, your coworkers and your mental health wellbeing during this time.

If a fellow Member has not signed up for CUPE 4070 emails, they can sign up here or on our website home page.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-18 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-18

A Message From the Airline Division of CUPE

Canada's Flight Attendants Support WestJet Pilots' Fight for Fair Wages and Better Working Conditions

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Statement from Wesley Lesosky, President of the Airline Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 18,500 flight attendants at ten different airlines across Canada:

“Canada's flight attendants extend our full support to the WestJet pilots who have taken the difficult decision to serve strike notice in order to stand up for better wages and working conditions.
We stand in solidarity with WestJet pilots because their struggle is our struggle too.

We share the same determination as our sisters and brothers at the front of the plane to improve our working conditions, and to demand respect from the airlines who continue to devalue our work.
We know that standing together, united in our collective effort, is the best way to effect positive change for our members.

The airlines know that they wouldn't be here without their workers, and now is the time for them to show they value and respect the workers who ensure passengers' safety and this industry's success every single day.”

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005805/en/

Les agent(e)s de bord du Canada appuient le combat des pilotes de WestJet pour un salaire équitable et de meilleures conditions de travail

VANCOUVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Déclaration de Wesley Lesosky, président de la Division du transport aérien du Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique (SCFP), qui représente 18 500 agent(e)s de bord dans dix compagnies aériennes au Canada :

« Les agent(e)s de bord du Canada offrent tout leur soutien aux pilotes de WestJet qui ont pris la difficile décision de transmettre un avis de grève afin de réclamer un meilleur salaire et de meilleures conditions de travail.

Nous soutenons solidairement les pilotes de WestJet parce que leur combat est aussi le nôtre.
Nous partageons la même détermination que nos consœurs et confrères à l’avant de l’avion à améliorer nos conditions de travail et à exiger du respect de la part des compagnies aériennes qui s’entêtent à dévaloriser notre travail.

Nous savons qu’en unissant nos forces, ensemble dans cet effort collectif, est le meilleur moyen d’obtenir des changements positifs pour nos membres.

Les compagnies aériennes savent qu’elles ne seraient pas là sans leurs travailleuses et travailleurs. Il est maintenant temps pour elles de montrer qu’elles apprécient et respectent les travailleuses et travailleurs qui assurent la sécurité des passagers et passagères, ainsi que le succès de cette industrie au quotidien. »

Consultez la version source sur businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005806/fr/

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-17 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-17

Pilot Strike/Lockout Contingency Plan Update #3

Pilot Strike/Lockout
Contingency Plan Update #3

Dear Members,

We are writing to you this evening to provide an update regarding the impending strike/lockout scheduled to occur in just over 30 hours.

This evening, the Employer advised the Union that they plan to park a portion of WestJet aircraft, with Swoop aircraft to follow, as they near the Friday deadline to cease operations. ALPA and the Employer are still actively bargaining.

As of right now, the possibility of layoffs has not been indicated to the Union.

Please review the email sent by Employer to your Company email. All applicable articles in your respective Collective Agreement apply, as this is considered an IROP scenario.

If you have further questions, please contact your Inflight Leadership or your respective Base Vice President for any specific questions you may have.

Please be assured we will continue to actively pursue specific information to ensure our Membership receives the support it deserves. The Union will continue to assert our position, demanding information from the Employer regarding the critical matters of concern to our Members.

We are committed to keeping you, our Membership, informed by providing you with updates as soon as they are made available.

If a fellow Member has not signed up for CUPE 4070 emails, they can sign up here or on our website home page.

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-16 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-16

General Membership Meeting Sign-Up

Hello WO, WR and WS!

On May 17, 2023, the General Membership Meeting (GMM) is scheduled for 10:00PT/11:00MT/13:00ET virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Please note, we will be proposing a change to the agenda tomorrow. We will be prioritizing the time sensitive items (ex. budget and national convention delegates) and then go into available information on the strike/lockout.
Please review the original GMM agenda here.

GMMs are vital to the Local as it is one of two formal meetings conducted for the Local between the elected Representatives and the Membership. Business is conducted formally at these meetings, following rules of order outlined in the Local's Bylaws. Reports from the Executives, Committees, along with budget presentation and adoption by the Membership, and important local updates are shared. To reference the Local’s Bylaws and Rules of Order, please click here.

Please join us in the GMM on May 17th (10:00PT/11:00MT/13:00ET) open to Members in Good Standing and those who completed the application process. Sign up here for the GMM.

Please read the previous GMM minutes here.
Please read the previous SMM minutes here.
Please review the proposed budget here.

When signing into the GMM, please ensure you change your name when entering the meeting to reflect your unit, employee number and name to help our team confirm you are a Member in Good Standing and allow entry. Please be patient as it can take several minutes to verify and admit everyone into the meeting.

For example, WestJet Members:

WS 29902 Bryan Hansraj

For example, Encore Members:

WR 32168 Adrian Dayrit

For example, Swoop Members:

WO 800278 Sherrie Moore

Your attendance is pivotal to decision making at our local. Quorum is the required number of attendees so that the meeting can take place. Quorum at Local 4070 per the bylaws, is a minimum of 40 members plus at least two members of the board.

**Please note when you log into the meeting, your full name must be visible. If your first and last name is not visible, we do not know who you are and you will not be let into the meeting.**

Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-16 Calvin Gautschi 2023-05-16

Pilot Strike/Lockout Contingency Plan

Dear Members,

We are writing to update you on the ongoing situation regarding the impending strike/lockout by pilots within our organization and the response, or lack thereof, from our Employer, despite our ongoing and urgent requests for information regarding their plans to address the challenges that may be faced by our Members. On this, the Employer has displayed a concerning level of ineffectiveness and unpreparedness that is alarming.

As your representatives, it is our duty to ensure your safety, well-being, and fair treatment during this period of labor unrest. We have made a formal request to the Employer, demanding specific details on their proposed measures to handle the potential disruptions caused by the pilot strike/lockout.

The Employer's failure to provide the necessary details exhibits a lack of transparency, open communication, and respect for your rights as valued employees. While the communication from the pilot group has been extremely assuring that their members will be looked after, our Employer, who has significantly more resources, leaves us unclear how safety and immediate needs of CUPE Local 4070 Members would be addressed, or how our Collective Agreement rights would be respected.

We understand the uncertainty and anxiety that this situation has caused for each one of you, and we share your frustration at the Employer's disregard for our Members’ legitimate concerns and desire for information.

We want to assure you that we will actively pursue all available avenues to secure the information and support you deserve. We will continue to assert our Union's position, demanding immediate and concrete responses from the Employer regarding the critical matters of concern to our Members.

Your support and solidarity are crucial during this challenging time. We urge you to stay informed through our official communications channels and participate in any upcoming meetings or actions organized by the Union.

If a fellow Member has not signed up for CUPE 4070 emails, they can sign up here or on our website home page.

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