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Elections January 2023-Voting Package & Update

Elections January 2023 - Voting Package and Update

Good day Members,

Below is the information for voting, followed by acclaimed positions that do not require a vote. Dependent on the vote result, more acclaimed positions will be announced afterwards.

ELECTION REQUIRED:

1x CUPE 4070 Vice President
Charles Brochu – READ MORE
Elizabeth Greene
Meaghan Gulliver
Rose Streete – READ MORE
Tyson Conrod – READ MORE

ACCLAIMED POSITONS – ELECTION NOT REQUIRED:

1x WS YVR Communications Committee -Vacant
1x WS YYC Communications Committee
1 pending the election
1x WO Communications Committee -Vacant

1x WR Education Committee -Vacant
1x WO Education Committee -Vacant

1x WR Women's Committee -Vacant
1x WS Women's Committee -Vacant

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

1x WR YYC Health and Safety
2x WR YYZ Health and Safety
1x WO YEG Health and Safety
Camilo Hurtado Gomez – READ MORE

1x WS YVR Uniform Committee-Vacant
1x WS YYC Uniform Committee-Vacant
1x WS YYZ Uniform Committee-Vacant
1x WR Uniform Committee-Vacant

1x WR YYZ Scheduling Review Committee-Vacant

1x WR Return to Work Accommodations Committee-Vacant

1x WS YYC Commuter Committee-Vacant
1x WS YVR Commuter Committee
Corie Ives

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

9x WS YVR Union Stewards
1 pending the election
Karen Navarrete
Pamela Garinger

7x WS YYC Union Stewards
Alexis Alain
1 pending the election
Rachel Molle – READ MORE
Sylia Alves

10x WestJet YYZ Union Stewards
Nika Porter – READ MORE

9x WR YYC Stewards
Christine Kim
Jodi Tamuyao

10x WR YYZ Stewards-Vacant

3x WO YEG Stewards
Tammy Deren – READ MORE
2 Vacant

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.

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 vote@cupe4070.ca

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

First Round Election Start:
January 18, 2023 at 03:00PT / 04:00MT / 06:00ET
First Round Election End:
January 24, 2023 at 15:00PT / 16:00MT / 18:00ET

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

Respectfully,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary & Returning Officer - CUPE 4070

Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-15 Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-15

January 2023 Newsletter

Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-11 Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-11

December 2022 Violations & Grievances

December 2022 Violations and Grievances

Dear Fellow Members of CUPE 4070,

First, we would like to acknowledge your perseverance, resilience, and actions, which do not go unnoticed.

December 2022 we saw one of the most extreme irregular operations in our company's history.

If you encountered a violation of the CA, the grievance procedure is to be used to seek a resolution. It starts with an informal discussion (article 30-2) with your DPM/Base Lead or their designate. Be sure to loop in your Base VP.

Grievances must be filed within 30 days of you having reasonable knowledge of the violation (30-3.02), which the date of the incident is used as day 1. It is vital to take action on violations of the collective agreement, as when we do not, we relinquish our power and rights to the employer. Which will impact bargaining when we return to the bargaining table. 

We’ve received a few emails but we want to make sure no one is missed. If you encountered any abnormal work days where you believe a violation occurred, review your CA and connect with your DPM/Base Lead or their designate and Base VP. 

Examples of violations that may have occurred:
WS on duty beyond absolute maximum duty day CA 34-11.01/LOU 7
WR on duty beyond absolute maximum duty day CA 34.10-03
WO on duty beyond absolute maximum duty day CA 33-9.04

Other violation examples could include minimum rest or hotels assignments.

To connect with your Base VP please use the Contact Form 

https://www.cupe4070.ca/contact

On behalf of your Local 4070 Executives:
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-07 Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-07

Wet Lease Update

Hello fellow Swoopsters,

In answer to your questions, the charters are to end on January 9th, tomorrow. It was a last minute decision made mid-December.

In a meeting with Jimmy-Dean Porter (Director of Operations), Mark Rallo (Manager of Inflight), Kelsey Buck (Human Resources Partner), Alia Hussain (CUPE 4070 President), Myself Sherrie Moore (WO Base's Vice President), and other CUPE national members, it was disclosed that the charters had to be used for two reasons. Weather recovery and network recovery caused by routes planned, seats sold, crews scheduled but no aircraft available.

The unavailable aircraft was the result of the Swoop Planner leaving their job to go to a competitor at the last minute, without completing their work for the month or sharing what they had completed at the time of their departure.

Aircraft were either not assigned or were unavailable due to required maintenance. We also had to pull one aircraft to alleviate the pressure on the WS maintenance department, as they take care of both our aircraft as well as WS's.

All routes and schedules should return to normal after tomorrow, but if not, please let me know byclicking here!

Take care and happy flying!!

Sherrie Moore(She/Her)

YHM/YYZ YEG Base Vice President- Swoop Cabin Crew Members
CUPE 4070 - WestJet, WestJet Encore Swoop

Email: sherrie.moore@cupe4070.ca
Cell: 905-715-0593

Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-02 Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-02

By-elections January 2023

Dear Members,

The following is an outline for Elections January 2023:

Nominations Open:
January 3, 2023 at 14:00PT / 15:00MT / 17:00ET
Nominations Close:
January 10, 2023 at 14:00PT / 15:00MT / 17:00ET
Nomination Acceptance Due:
January 13, 2023 at 14:00PT / 15:00MT / 17:00ET
Resume/Info Sheet Due:
January 15, 2023 at 14:00PT / 15:00MT / 17:00ET
First Round Election Start:
January 18, 2023 at 03:00PT / 04:00MT / 06:00ET
First Round Election End:
January 24, 2023 at 15:00PT / 16:00MT / 18:00ET

Members in Good Standing can nominate other Members In Good Standing and participate in the voting process. If you wish to sign a card and pay the $5 Membership fee on our website. SIGN A CARD HERE

Notes

The nominator must discuss the nomination with the nominee and both must be Members In Good Standing.
Unit and base specific positions require the nominee and the nominator to be from the same base and unit.
Unit specific positions require the nominee and the nominator to be from the same unit.
Only one nomination form is required per nominee for the same position. 
You cannot nominate yourself.

Click here to review all positions open for nominations.

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

Nomination Forms are located on the CUPE4070 website: 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: nominations@cupe4070.ca

Nomination Acceptance
All Members who have been nominated will be sent an email from Calvin Gautschi, Recording Secretary & Returning Officer, asking if they will allow their name to stand on the ballot and accept the nomination.

If you have been nominated for a position, please monitor your email and spam/junk folder 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 for review.

Nominees must send their resume/info sheet in PDF format to: nominations@cupe4070.ca

You can start creating your resume/information sheet ASAP.

Please do not

Submit large file resume/info sheets
Use company logos
Provide any information you don’t want public

PLEASE REVIEW THE ELECTION OUTLINE ABOVE FOR DEADLINES

Electoral Officer:
The Electoral Officer for this election will be Tara Keeping, WestJet Cabin Crew Member - YYC Base.

In Solidarity,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary & Returning Officer - CUPE 4070

Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-02 Calvin Gautschi 2023-01-02

Reminder Unpaid Work Update & Survey

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR AIRLINE DIVISION
COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS

UN MESSAGE DE VOTRE DIVISION AÉRIENNE
CONSEIL DES PRÉSIDENTS

REMINDER Unpaid Work Update and Survey

Dear Members,

The Airline Division will be looking at ways to ensure our members voices are heard loud and clear on unpaid work within our sector.

Please find below a survey that we are hoping all members will fill out, please feel free to share the survey with your co-workers.

In English: https://survey-sondage.cupe.ca/index.php/779424?lang=en

En Français : https://survey-sondage.cupe.ca/index.php/779424?lang=fr

This survey will drive the bus on what you see as unpaid work, along with airline specific unpaid work issues.

We wish you a safe and festive holiday season and happy holidays to everyone.

In solidarity,

Your Airline Division Council of Presidents
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RAPPEL Mise à jour et enquête sur le travail non rémunéré

Chers membres,

La Division des compagnies aériennes examinera les moyens de s'assurer que la voix de nos membres est entendue haut et fort sur le travail non rémunéré dans notre secteur.

Vous trouverez ci-dessous une enquête à laquelle nous espérons que tous les membres répondront. N'hésitez pas à partager cette enquête avec vos collègues.

En Anglais: https://survey-sondage.cupe.ca/index.php/779424?lang=en

En Français: https://survey-sondage.cupe.ca/index.php/779424?lang=fr

Cette enquête nous permettra de savoir ce que vous considérez comme du travail non rémunéré, ainsi que les problèmes spécifiques au travail non rémunéré dans les compagnies aériennes.

Nous vous souhaitons de bonnes fêtes de fin d'année et de bonnes vacances à tous.

Solidairement,

Votre division aérienne conseil des présidents

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Wesley Lesosky
ADCP President &
President Air Canada Component
of CUPE
DACP Président et
Président Composante d’Air Canada du SCFP

Rena Kisfalvi
ADCP Secretary-Treasurer &
President
DACP Secrétaire-trésorière et
Présidente
CUPE Local 4055
Section locale 4055 du SCFP
Sunwing

Dominic Levasseur
President / Président
Air Transat Component of CUPE
Composante d’Air Transat du SCFP

Morgan Braun
President / Présidente
CUPE Local 4029
Section locale 4029 du SCFP
Calm Air

Cameron Jones
President / Président
CUPE Local 4060
Section locale 4060 du SCFP
Flair Air

Alia Hussain
President / Présidente
CUPE Local 4070
Section locale 4070 du SCFP
WestJet

Courtney Decker
President / Présidente
CUPE Local 5451
Section locale 5451 du SCFP
PAL Airlines

Joseph Kalin
President / Président
CUPE Local 8111
Section locale 8111 du SCFP
Canadian North

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-22 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-22

Snowtastrophe Recognition MOA-WR

"Snowtastrophe" Recognition MOA

Dear Members,

Over the last few days and more to come, we have and we will experience the most extraordinary IROP in the Companies history. The Union met with the Company to advocate on behalf of you.

Our members deserve recognition for their perseverance and dedication. As a result of our discussions with the Employer, we would like to share that CUPE Local 4070 and WestJet Encore have signed a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for compensation for any member who was operational from 01:00 LBT Dec.18, 2022 to 00:59LBT Jan.8, 2023.

Open Time Premium Pay:
Premium Pay under article 41-4.01 will be two (2) times the Hourly Base Rate during the above period

If the Open Time is a statutory holiday (46-2), Cabin Personnel will be paid three and a half (3.5) times the Hourly Base Rate.

Front-Line Holiday Peak Payment:
Each Cabin Personnel that operates a minimum of one pairing during the above period will receive a one time lump sum of $750 (minus taxes). This payment will be on the second paycheck of Jan. 2023.
Note: this will also include reserve and RTD during the above period.

If you have any questions in regards to this MOA please reach out to your DPM.

Please be safe, be patient and kind to one another.  We thank you for your continued professionalism and perseverance.

On behalf of your Local 4070 Executives:
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-22 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-22

Snowtastrophe Recognition MOA 2022-WO

"Snowtastrophe" Recognition MOA

Dear Members,

Over the last few days and more to come, we have and we will experience the most extraordinary IROP in the Companies history. The Union met with the Company to advocate on behalf of you.

Our members deserve recognition for their perseverance and dedication. As a result of our discussions with the Employer, we would like to share that CUPE Local 4070 and Swoop have signed a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for compensation for any member who was operational from 01:00 LBT Dec.18, 2022 to 00:59LBT Jan.8, 2023.

Open Time Premium Pay:
Premium Pay under article 39-4.01 & 39-4.02 will be two (2) times the Hourly Base Rate during the above period.

Front-Line Holiday Peak Payment:
Each Cabin Personnel that operates a minimum of one pairing during the above period will receive a one time lump sum of $750 (minus taxes). This payment will be on the second paycheck of Jan. 2023.
Note: this will also include reserve and RTD during the above period.

If you have any questions in regards to this MOA please reach out to your DPM.

Please be safe, be patient and kind to one another. We thank you for your continued professionalism and perseverance.

On behalf of your Local 4070 Executives:
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-22 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-22

Snowtastrophe Recognition MOA 2022-WS

"Snowtastrophe" Recognition MOA

Dear Members,

Over the last few days and more to come, we have and we will experience the most extraordinary IROP in the Companies history. The Union met with the Company to advocate on behalf of you.

Our members deserve recognition for their perseverance and dedication. As a result of our discussions with the Employer, we would like to share that CUPE Local 4070 and WestJet have signed a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for compensation for any member who was operational from 01:00 LBT Dec.18, 2022 to 00:59LBT Jan.8, 2023.

Open Time Premium Pay:
Premium Pay under article 41-4.01 will be two (2) times the Hourly Base Rate during the above period

Front-Line Holiday Peak Payment:
Each Cabin Personnel that operates a minimum of one pairing during the above period will receive a one time lump sum of $750 (minus taxes). This payment will be on the second paycheck of Jan. 2023. Note: this will also include reserve and RTD during the above period.

If you have any questions in regards to this MOA please reach out to your DPM.

Please be safe, be patient and kind to one another. We thank you for your continued professionalism and perseverance.

On behalf of your Local 4070 Executives:
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-21 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-21

Drafting-December 2022

Drafting - December 2022

Dear Members,

WestJet has just informed us that they will begin Drafting this afternoon and evening

Please familiarize yourself with DraftingCA 34-27.

Both the Company and the Union are committed to not cancelling flights. In keeping with this commitment, a draft shall be considered as an option of last resort.

If the Company has exhausted the available options to cover a company open time pairing, Crew Scheduling will draft a Cabin Crew Member who is on a day (or days) off. In such circumstances, the Company shall draft a Cabin Crew Member in reverse seniority order by base. Before drafting can commence, Crew Scheduling will need to ensure call outs have been completed on the following
steps:

Cabin Crew Member on return to duty (RTD) status
Cabin Crew Members holding reserve duty
Post the open time pairing for voluntary pick up

It is important to note that no Cabin Crew Member will be drafted more than three (3) times in a calendar year and drafting cannot occur on a GDO.

If a Cabin Crew Member is drafted for a pairing, they shall receive premium pay at two (2) times the Cabin Crew Member’s regular rate of pay in accordance with Article 41 – Pay Administration.

Things to keep in mind:

When called on your day off, you are NOT obligated to answer the call.
If you answer the call, you MUST accept the pairing providing you are fit to fly.
When drafted you are expected to report to work fit for duty and 12 hour cut off time to always be respected.
Any issues with commuting, and any seen and unforeseen circumstances that may prevent you from reporting within the allowable 2-hour window needs to be communicated with Crew Scheduling immediately.
The Company shall provide the Cabin Personnel with confirmed travel to and from their Domicile
If you are unsure if you are being drafted, ask.
If there is a misunderstanding with Crew Scheduling, don't argue. Let your base VP know
Work now, grieve later.

We also ask that you email your Base VP if you believe the Collective Agreement was violated over this IROP.

As professionals it is our responsibility to ensure we are rested and fit for duty. We would like to remind Cabin Crew to carefully self assess their fatigue levels and being fit for duty when being called for drafting. Please find more information on fatigue on your CCD under the Fatigue Management collection and WS Cabin Crew-Safety > Fatigue Risk Management Program (FRMP).

Please be safe, be patient and kind to one another

On behalf of your Local 4070 Executives:
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-20 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-20

December 2022 IROP

Dear Members,

We are in the midst of Snow-mageddon 2022, starting in the West and soon will be in the East.

What to do in an IROP:
Know your rights and familiarize yourself with:

Duty Day Maximums:
WestJet CA 34-10 & 34-11
WestJet Encore CA 34-9 & 34-10
Swoop CA 33-8 & 33-9

Rest Minimums:
WestJet CA 34-13 & 34-14
WestJet Encore CA 34-11 & 34-12
Swoop CA 33-10 & 33-11

If you have questions regarding the CA reach out to a Base VP.

Being on Duty is defined as Report to Release:
WestJet CA 34-9
WestJet Encore CA 34-8
Swoop CA 33-7

ForReport Time see:
WestJet 34-9.02
WestJet Encore 34-8.02
Swoop 33-7.02.

ForRelease Timesee:
WestJet 34-9.03
WestJet Encore 34-8.03
Swoop 33-7.03

Which is 15 minutes after the actual arrival time of the last flight of their duty period, WestJet Encore and Swoop for a DH is actual arrival of the flight.

If you are at the hotel or at home and your flight is canceled, stay there and await further instructions from Crew Scheduling, they will reach out once they have a plan for you. If you are a commuter, please ensure to still continue to your base unless otherwise advised by Crew Scheduling as per WestJet and WestJet Encore 38-2.

If you are waiting for transportation to your layover hotel, you can use a taxi if transportation is not provided within 40min after release time, or 10min after scheduled hotel shuttle time from the hotel and will be reimbursed.
WestJet and WestJet Encore CA 37-2.03
Swoop CA 36-2.03

Contact your CSC or DPM for specifics on how to submit this for your unit.

If you are waiting on accommodations from Crew Scheduling please be patient with them as they work through this. If you feel they have overlooked and forgotten about you please contact them. As per the Companies emails they will be approving temporary positive space business travel and hotel reimbursement for those traveling to support our business and extenuating circumstances. Please review the emails for details.

There will be long wait times, keep track and document time of phone calls.

If the CA is violated, email your DPM and CC your Base VP in the email. If CUPE is not informed, we unable to hold the company accountable. There is a timeframe where grievances must be started before it is expired.
WestJet, WestJet Encore, Swoop CA Article 30

Today we shared with Greg Orth, Lisa Davis, Mark Rallo and Diederik Pen, an LOU that we believe offers the enhanced operational coverage the company requires to recover from both staffing shortages and the winter storms across the country during our busiest season.
This LOU is requesting pay incentive during the busiest season, which is aligned with the same request made by ALPA.

Effectivity Period from: December 22, 2022 though January 2, 2023:

For the effective period credit hours eligible and earned at premium pay are paid at a rate of three (3.0x) times the hourly base rate
For the effective period, Cabin Personnel operating straight time pairings shall be compensated straight time at (1.5x) times their hourly rate of pay. These earnings are WSP eligible. This includes pairing swaps, trades, voluntary pairing swaps, deadheading, and reserve.

We will update you on this matter once we hear back from the Company.

We would like to remind all crews to monitor their duty periods and personal level of fatigue. As professionals it is our responsibility to ensure we are rested and fit for duty. We would like to remind Cabin Crew to carefully self assess their fatigue levels when considering their duty extensions
Please be safe, be patient and kind to one another

On behalf of your Local 4070 Executives:
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-18 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-18

Unpaid Work Update & Survey

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR AIRLINE DIVISION
COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS

UN MESSAGE DE VOTRE DIVISION AÉRIENNE
CONSEIL DES PRÉSIDENTS

Unpaid Work Update and Survey

Dear Members,

Mise à jour et enquête sur le travail non rémunéré

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Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-16 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-16

CUPE 4070 Holiday Message 2022

Dear Members,

2022 has been one of the most challenging years for Inflight. Though we had a fully recalled department, we faced significant challenges and disappointment with the implementation of the PBS, full schedules, heavy reserve activations and uncertainty felt by those affected by Company announcements of network and base reorganizational changes. Despite this, Cabin Crew Members worked tirelessly to get the guests safely and happily to their destinations with bags packed and smiles on their faces.

You showed up.

While the holiday season is joyful for many, it is also full of many stressors – full flights, bulked out cabin baggage, IROPs, network outages and reassignments. With these unfortunate realities of seasonal Canadian travel, please ensure you refer to your Collective Agreement for a refresh on language pertaining to duty days, reassignments and reserve.

Our Membership contains over 3500 Members between WestJet, WestJet Encore and Swoop. While many are excited about a first holiday with a new baby, time away on an overdue vacation, or celebrating at home with loved ones, we hold space for those who are approaching a first holiday without a loved one, are away on the road when they long to be at home, and those who simply yearn for something different during this time of year. In a Union, we are all one collective Membership – let's take a step back to not only do our jobs safely, but to recognize the Members beside us and what this season looks like for them.

We see you. We appreciate you. We stand beside you.

From your Local 4070 Executive and our families to you and yours – we wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-14 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-14

December 2022 Newsletter

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-09 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-09

A Pleasant Farewell

Dear Members,

I would like to formally send you all, my farewell from the position of Base Vice President representing all Swoop Cabin Crew members under CUPE4070. This has taken some time as I have been in FLOW training and also dealing with the death of my father. It has been a tumultuous journey the last few weeks to say the least, for that I apologize. However, I would like to say, that my journey as the first Base VP, took me to many levels, from professional, psychological, emotional and personal. I have had the honor of meeting many fabulous fellow members across all paths from both sides. Thank you for making me part of your life, it was an honor and privilege. My journey will continue within CUPE, as a National Trial Panelist, and a member of the National Pink Triangle committee, to which I encourage all of you become part of the many committees across CUPE National. As I begin my new venture with WestJet Mainline, I hope to cross paths with many of you, perhaps over a coffee or simple ‘hi’.

For those of you that I have not had the opportunity to meet, you are in great hands of your new leadership, for those who I have met, I appreciate and thank you. I have full confidence with the new Base VP Sherrie for Swoop, and our new President Alia for CUPE4070, she has been the wind of change that was needed and will be an exemplary leader for CUPE4070.

Keep supporting each other, and keep Solidarity alive.

In closing, I would like to leave you with this quote that I truly believe in.

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

Nelson Henderson

Stay safe and see you in the skies.

Allan Ramsarran (He/Him)

SWOOP Base Vice-President - YHM - YEG - YYZ. ( Former )

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-07 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-07

Elections 2022: Round #3 Election Results

Dear Members,

Round #3 of voting has ended. Please see the results below:

ROUND #3 – ELECTION RESULTS:

1 X WestJet Return to Work and Accommodation Committee
Brandy Whitby 545 (60.0%) - ELECTED
Meghan Gulliver 364(40.0%)
VOTER SUMMARY Total 909 (37.1%)

Congratulations to those elected in Round #3 of Elections 2022. 2022 Elections are now complete.

In Solidarity,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary & Returning Officer
CUPE 4070

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-06 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-06

Special Membership Meeting Part 3

Special Membership Meeting Part 3 - December 7, 2022

Dear Members,

We held part 2 of our Special Membership Meeting (SMM) in October.
Due to the length of the meeting, there was a motion to continue the SMM at a future date. The rescheduled date was set to December 7, 2022, per a motion on the floor. The motion further stated that we would submit the amendments made to this point to CUPE National for approval. Since then we were advised by CUPE National that we are to submit all amendments together.

This SMM will be a continuation of SMM part 2, and is specific to amendments to the CUPE 4070 bylaws that have not yet been presented and voted on.

As a Reminder:
Special Membership Meetings differ from General Membership Meetings in that “no business shall be transacted at the Special Membership Meeting other than that for which the meeting is called, and notice is given.” More information on Special Membership Meetings can be found in Section 5b of the CUPE 4070 Bylaws.

Previously, a bylaw amendment was facilitated by providing the Membership with a package and voting period. Upon further review of the bylaws, the Union Executive has determined that this process was not as it was written or intended in the bylaws. Which lead us to these SMMs and the by-law amendments proposed so that this can be an option if approved.

SECTION 17 - BYLAWS

(b) Amendments

These bylaws can only be amended if:

(i) the amendment does not conflict with the CUPE Constitution;

(ii) the amendment is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of members voting at a General Membership Meeting or at a Special Membership Meeting called for that purpose; and

(iii) notice of the intention to propose the amendment was given at least seven (7) days before at a previous membership meeting or sixty (60) days before in writing.

SMM Part 3 Info:
Members in Good Standing (that have signed a Union Card and completed the membership process as outlined in By-Laws section 3) are asked to register for our Teams meeting using this link:

Meeting Sign-up

The SMM will take place on December 7, 2022 at
10:00 PT / 11:00 MT / 13:00 ET
*Membership status will be verified*

Meeting Agenda

Bylaw Amendments

Bylaw Amendments FAQs

We look forward to seeing you there!

Rules of Order:
Official meetings of the Union are conducted using Rules of Order as outlined in the Local Bylaws. Rules of Order allow meetings to proceed efficiently.

When the Chairperson rules a member out of order it's a result of not being compliant with the Rules of Order such as speaking out of turn, or not speaking to the motion on the floor.
Please refer to Appendix C for full reference.

A few key rules to note are:
5) A motion must be moved and seconded. The mover and seconder must rise and be recognized by the Chairperson.

13) The Chairperson will keep a speakers list and, in all cases, will determine the order of speakers including those circumstances where two or more members rise to speak at the same time.

(14) A member, while speaking, will speak only to the issue under debate. Members shall not personally attack other members. Members will refrain from using language that is offensive or in poor taste. Members will generally not speak in a manner that reflects poorly on the Local Union or other members.

(27) The Local Union’s business and the proceedings of meetings are not to be divulged to any persons outside the Local Union, or the Canadian Union of Public Employees

Other Information:
If you have difficulty accessing the SMM and are a Member in Good Standing, please email communications@cupe4070.ca for immediate assistance.

If you experienced difficulties accessing the last SMM please email communications@cupe4070.ca with what the error was, if you were able to fix it, how the error was fixed. We are hoping to eliminate these errors in the future.

If you can't make it to the SMM and have questions for us, please use the "Hot Topics" form so that we can answer them in a future issue of our monthly newsletter: Hot Topics For CUPE 4070 Newsletter

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

In Solidarity,
Your CUPE 4070 Executive Team
CUPE 4070 President, Alia Hussain
Interim CUPE 4070 Vice President, Colleen Tracey
CUPE 4070 Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
CUPE 4070 Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
WestJet 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, Mauricio Mejia
Swoop Base VP, Sherrie Moore

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Reminder-SMM Part 3

Special Membership Meeting Part 3 - December 7, 2022

SECTION 17 - BYLAWS

(b) Amendments

These bylaws can only be amended if:

(i) the amendment does not conflict with the CUPE Constitution;

(ii) the amendment is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of members voting at a General Membership Meeting or at a Special Membership Meeting called for that purpose; and

Meeting Sign-up

The SMM will take place on December 7, 2022 at
10:00 PT / 11:00 MT / 13:00 ET
*Membership status will be verified*

Meeting Agenda

Bylaw Amendments

Bylaw Amendments FAQs

We look forward to seeing you there!

Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-01 Calvin Gautschi 2022-12-01

Elections 2022: Round #2 Election Results

Dear Members,

Round #2 of voting has ended. Please see the results below:

ROUND #2 – ELECTION RESULTS:

1 X WestJet YYC Base Vice-President
Brandy Whitby 296 (52.4%) - ELECTED
Tyson Conrod 143 (25.3%)
Meghan Gulliver 77 (13.6%)
Chantal Weeks 49 (8.7%)
VOTER SUMMARY Total 565 (51.3%)

1 X WestJet YYZ Base Vice-President
Bryan Hansraj 235 (55.6%) - ELECTED
Rose Streete 188 (44.4%)
VOTER SUMMARY Total 423 (48.6%)

1 X WestJet YYZ Hotel and Transportation Committee
Ryan Jones 211 (49.9%) - ELECTED
Marco Lot 101 (23.9%)
David Hohl 78 (18.4%)
Sonia Ouellette 19 (4.5%)
Nika Porter 14 (3.3%)
VOTER SUMMARY Total 423 (48.6%)

ROUND#2 - ACCLAIMED POSITIONS- ELECTION NOT REQUIRED:

1 X WestJet YYC Scheduling Review Committee
Meghan Gulliver

2 X WestJet YYC Union Steward
Brandy Whitby
Tyson Conrod

1 X WestJet YYC Health and Safety Committee
Chantal Weeks

ROUND #3 – ELECTION REQUIRED:

1 X WestJet Return to Work and Accommodation Committee

Congratulations to those elected and acclaimed in Round #2 of Elections 2022. Round #3 voting package will be released shortly.

In Solidarity,
Calvin Gautschi
Recording Secretary & Returning Officer
CUPE 4070

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Elections 2022:Round #2 Election Results

Elections 2022: Round #2 Election Results

Dear Members,

Round #2 of voting has ended. Please see the results below:

ROUND #2 – ELECTION RESULTS:

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Dear Members,

A Pleasant Farewell

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Special Membership Meeting Part 3 - December 7, 2022

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Elections 2022: Round #2 Election Results

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COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS

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CONSEIL DES PRÉSIDENTS

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COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS

UN MESSAGE DE VOTRE DIVISION AÉRIENNE
CONSEIL DES PRÉSIDENTS