“The damage to Canadians and our airline is massive, a swift resolution was necessary; we take no victory laps on this outcome but will sleep better tonight knowing further harm has been prevented,”
Oh no. It's the concequece of my own actions.
I don't think I've ever witnessed such a massive failure on the part of senior management within an airline. Congrats to the AMEs, you guys rock.
“The damage to Canadians and our airline is massive, a swift resolution was necessary; we take no victory laps on this outcome but will sleep better tonight knowing further harm has been prevented,”
Oh no. It's the concequece of my own actions.
I don't think I've ever witnessed such a massive failure on the part of senior management within an airline. Congrats to the AMEs, you guys rock.
Oh just wait until Air Canada executives get their chance in September.
“The damage to Canadians and our airline is massive, a swift resolution was necessary; we take no victory laps on this outcome but will sleep better tonight knowing further harm has been prevented,”
Oh no. It's the concequece of my own actions.
I don't think I've ever witnessed such a massive failure on the part of senior management within an airline. Congrats to the AMEs, you guys rock.
The implications of this are momentous for bargaining going forward.
We have NEGOTIATED - not arbitration- a 5 year deal
This means TA2 will be voted on. Don't know details but it sounds like what we wanted we are getting.
From the union:
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – June 30, 2024 – We are grateful and relieved to announce that the AMFA-represented Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and WestJet have successfully negotiated a contract covering the next five years. This will end our lawful strike action against the company, effective immediately.
As a direct result of our members’ solidarity, AMFA was able to reach a second tentative agreement (TA2) providing substantial improvements over both the current terms of employment and the terms provided for in the first tentative agreement.
TA2 provides for immediate pay increases, full restoration of the WestJet Savings Plan (WSP), and improved benefits for the employees.
WestJet’s final concessions were obtained due to three principal factors:
The CIRB’s decision to uphold our right to strike
The exemplary discipline our members demonstrated in implementing that strike
The Union’s commitment to direct all employees back to work immediately now that TA2 has been signed
We have requested that all AMEs return to work immediately so that we can provide the value of their labour that was the primary element in achieving this deal.
AMFA-WJ members in good standing will soon vote to ratify the TA to solidify it as the group’s first collective bargaining agreement. Ratification will render the compulsory arbitration ordered by the Labour Minister unnecessary.
The Union Negotiating Committee is grateful for everyone’s indispensable contribution and support of labour groups across Canada.
We believe this outcome would not have been possible without the strike, but we do regret the disruption and inconvenience it has caused the traveling public over the Canada Day holiday period. The timing was coincidental as the negotiation process did not follow a predictable timeline. We are pleased the strike lasted only 48 hours and that service can now return to normal. We appreciate the support the public has given us as our organization stood up to management on behalf of hardworking Canadians. We appreciate everyone’s patience in the face of cancelled flights and changing plans.
Now it’s time to show the world how we make WestJet fly. Thank you from all of us at AMFA and the WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers we represent.
phenix wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:33 pm
Fantastic job, congratulations to WestJet AMEs and to their union. They were determined, without closing the door to negotiations, and went head to head with tough opponents. The dust will settle down but that strike will be remembered. They made management cave.
