WestJet's AMFA/Engineers reach a T/A with the company

[WeAAsles]

You're absolutely welcome - I enjoy taking down fake unionists like yourself. That too coming from years of experience.

Like most of your failed predecessors, you start with the insults then whine when its returned in kind.

AMFA is not a Union. It’s a Lawfirm. It’s a scam. We can roll that around over and over and over if you like. You call me a fake Unionist and I tell you what you support is not a Union. I’ve only said it hundreds of times now. Are you just too stoopid to comprehend?

By the way you’re starting to live here now.

 

[WeAAsles]

WestJet receives second strike notice from AMFA within hours of returning to the bargaining table targeting busiest travel weekend of summer​

Last updated June 25, 2024.

Union continues to reject Canadian industry-leading agreement, which would make WestJet AMEs best paid in country​

WestJet on Tuesday received a second strike notification, in the span of just over a week, from the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union that represents WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and other Technical Operations employees under the bargaining unit. The work stoppage, initiated by AMFA, could occur as early as Friday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. MT in advance of the long weekend, where more than 70,000 guests per day are booked for travel.
AMFA delivered strike notice less than one day into the parties’ mutual agreement to return to the bargaining table across four days. WestJet presented a revised industry leading offer, which would see WestJet AME’s receive a 22 per cent increase over four years, making them by far the best paid AMEs in Canada. The union’s ask far exceeds this mark by a long shot and remains unreasonable.
“Receiving a second strike notification from the union after they mutually agreed with WestJet in front of the CIRB to return to the bargaining table in good faith for an additional four days following last week’s initial disruption, is disheartening and unacceptable for our guests, employees and the communities and businesses that rely on our service,” said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Chief Operating Officer. “We sincerely regret the stress and uncertainty AMFA’s tactics are causing Canadians, deliberately targeting especially the busy July long-weekend; however, we must hold strong on a reasonable outcome that protects affordable air travel for Canadians, for years to come.”
WestJet is committed to the collective bargaining process and remains at the table to reach an agreement on reasonable terms. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruling on first contract arbitration, under section 80 of the Canada Labour Code, is still pending.
“WestJet presented the union with its latest Canadian industry-leading offer. It was swiftly dismissed, and a strike notification issued, leaving us with no choice but to follow with a lockout notice to manage travel disruption to hundreds of thousands of guests. It is our obligation in the coming days to ensure the safety and orderly takedown of our network and to minimize the risk of stranding our guests, our crew and our aircraft,” concluded Pen.
The union issuing notice does not mean travel disruption will occur. However, in the coming days, the WestJet Group will take all necessary actions to manage the impacts as much as possible, including:

• Beginning preparations to operate a reduced schedule.
• Proactively managing changes and cancellations, to ensure the ability to communicate with guests in advance of changes.
• Providing flexible change and cancel options for those who wish to make alternate arrangements.

Should flight delays or cancellations occur, impacted guests will be refunded or reaccommodated, as applicable.
For guests who booked directly with WestJet, changes to existing travel will be directly communicated via the email address provided at the time of booking. Guests who booked through a travel agent or online booking agency, are asked to contact them directly.

 

[ThirdSeatHero]

AMFA is not a Union. It’s a Lawfirm. It’s a scam. We can roll that around over and over and over if you like. You call me a fake Unionist and I tell you what you support is not a Union. I’ve only said it hundreds of times now. Are you just too stoopid to comprehend?

By the way you’re starting to live here now.

Wow, this is just too easy ...

Sorry to expose your particular brand of ignorance yet again, but AMFA is indeed a Union. No need to roll it around, over and over.

The US DOL & NMB say they are, all the companies where they represent members say they are, in the particular case of this thread, both Westjet and the CIRB say they are ... so maybe you should try answering your own question ...

Are you just too "stoopid" to comprehend?


And just to be clear, you're not a fake unionist because you hate AMFA. You're a fake unionist because, you proudly advocate for the crossing of picket lines, the performance of struck work, and the organizing of scab workers. These aren't simply allegations, your words have been captured in multiple threads, multiple times.


Oh and as for me living here ... I've been on this forum for about 2 1/2 years longer than you, and I have alittle over 2,000 messages. Where you, with 2 1/2 years less than me, have amassed over 23,000 messages ... I'm not worried.

 

[WeAAsles]

WestJet receives second strike notice from AMFA within hours of returning to the bargaining table targeting busiest travel weekend of summer​

Last updated June 25, 2024.

Union continues to reject Canadian industry-leading agreement, which would make WestJet AMEs best paid in country​

WestJet on Tuesday received a second strike notification, in the span of just over a week, from the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union that represents WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and other Technical Operations employees under the bargaining unit. The work stoppage, initiated by AMFA, could occur as early as Friday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. MT in advance of the long weekend, where more than 70,000 guests per day are booked for travel.
AMFA delivered strike notice less than one day into the parties’ mutual agreement to return to the bargaining table across four days. WestJet presented a revised industry leading offer, which would see WestJet AME’s receive a 22 per cent increase over four years, making them by far the best paid AMEs in Canada. The union’s ask far exceeds this mark by a long shot and remains unreasonable.
“Receiving a second strike notification from the union after they mutually agreed with WestJet in front of the CIRB to return to the bargaining table in good faith for an additional four days following last week’s initial disruption, is disheartening and unacceptable for our guests, employees and the communities and businesses that rely on our service,” said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Chief Operating Officer. “We sincerely regret the stress and uncertainty AMFA’s tactics are causing Canadians, deliberately targeting especially the busy July long-weekend; however, we must hold strong on a reasonable outcome that protects affordable air travel for Canadians, for years to come.”
WestJet is committed to the collective bargaining process and remains at the table to reach an agreement on reasonable terms. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruling on first contract arbitration, under section 80 of the Canada Labour Code, is still pending.
“WestJet presented the union with its latest Canadian industry-leading offer. It was swiftly dismissed, and a strike notification issued, leaving us with no choice but to follow with a lockout notice to manage travel disruption to hundreds of thousands of guests. It is our obligation in the coming days to ensure the safety and orderly takedown of our network and to minimize the risk of stranding our guests, our crew and our aircraft,” concluded Pen.
The union issuing notice does not mean travel disruption will occur. However, in the coming days, the WestJet Group will take all necessary actions to manage the impacts as much as possible, including:

• Beginning preparations to operate a reduced schedule.
• Proactively managing changes and cancellations, to ensure the ability to communicate with guests in advance of changes.
• Providing flexible change and cancel options for those who wish to make alternate arrangements.

Should flight delays or cancellations occur, impacted guests will be refunded or reaccommodated, as applicable.
For guests who booked directly with WestJet, changes to existing travel will be directly communicated via the email address provided at the time of booking. Guests who booked through a travel agent or online booking agency, are asked to contact them directly.

 

[WeAAsles]

Good chance that we’re going to see Westjet be the next added to this list.

AMFA Information | TWU-IAM Association

 

[WeAAsles]

Some moron in this thread thinks I’m not a Unionist because I don’t support a scumbag outfit like AMFA. Give me a F’n break. This is AMFA. Scumbag raiders.

 

[ThirdSeatHero]

Some moron in this thread thinks I’m not a Unionist because I don’t support a scumbag outfit like AMFA. Give me a F’n break. This is AMFA. Scumbag raiders.

Some moron in this thread thinks that proudly advocating for crossing picket lines, performing struck work, and organizing scabs are the hallmarks of true unionists. Apparently some in the Oklahoma AFL-CIO are equally delusional. Again, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but AMFA is and remains a union, despite your childlike protestations to the contrary.

 

[SWAMECH]

Drop the mic. Enough said. Well said to you both...

 

[WeAAsles]

Some moron in this thread thinks that proudly advocating for crossing picket lines, performing struck work, and organizing scabs are the hallmarks of true unionists. Apparently some in the Oklahoma AFL-CIO are equally delusional. Again, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but AMFA is and remains a union, despite your childlike protestations to the contrary.

No they aren’t. This is AMFA. But God Damn have I got your ass riled up boy.

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[WeAAsles]

Drop the mic. Enough said. Well said to you both...

If any SCAMFA represented person went on Strike at my Airport I wouldn’t cross their picket line.

I would barrel through it with a Bulldozer……..

 

[ThirdSeatHero]

No they aren’t. This is AMFA. But God Damn have I got your ass riled up boy.

OMG ROTFLMAO!

You're the one here having a kindergarten tantrum claiming AMFA isn't a union. But hey, if you think you have all the answers, get on the phone, and solve this paltry Canuck dilemma, because both Westjet & the CIRB think otherwise.

Delivering a safe, reliable and uninterrupted summer for our valued guests has always been our number one priority. Despite best efforts and industry-leading offers, we find ourselves once again in a situation where the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified union representing our Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees, have issued a notice to strike.

https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/news/2024/fast-facts-on-westjet-amfa-unprecedented-labour-situation

NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordered by the Canada Industrial Relations Board that the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association be, and it is hereby certified to be, the bargaining agent for a unit comprising:

all employees of WestJet, an Alberta Partnership, integral to the coordination and performance of aircraft maintenance, including aircraft maintenance engineers (AME), apprentice AMEs, aircraft maintenance leads (AML), avionics technicians (AVT), apprentice AVTs, inspector crew leads (ICL), structures AMEs, apprentice structures AMEs, maintenance planners, day-of operations planners, technicians furnishing, apprentice technicians furnishing, maintenance controllers, senior specialists configuration control, fleet engineers, senior fleet engineers, instructors technical, senior instructors technical, technical representatives and senior specialists technical services, excluding receiving inspectors, lead receiving inspectors, maintenance auditors, quality assurance auditors, GSE positions, management coordinators and positions above.

ISSUED at Ottawa, this 10th day of August, 2023, by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

https://decisia.lexum.com/cirb-ccri/cirb-ccri/en/item/521810/index.do

If any SCAMFA represented person went on Strike at my Airport I wouldn’t cross their picket line.

I would barrel through it with a Bulldozer……..

Spoken like a true fake unionist 🤣🤣🤣

This is just too easy

 

[WeAAsles]

OMG ROTFLMAO!

You're the one here having a kindergarten tantrum claiming AMFA isn't a union. But hey, if you think you have all the answers, get on the phone, and solve this paltry Canuck dilemma, because both Westjet & the CIRB think otherwise.



https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/news/2024/fast-facts-on-westjet-amfa

unprecedented-labour-situation




https://decisia.lexum.com/cirb-ccri/cirb-ccri/en/item/521810/index.do





Spoken like a true fake unionist 🤣🤣🤣

This is just too easy

AMFA isn’t a Union, it’s a Lawfirm. This guy with the “racket” even looks a little like Lucas doesn’t he.

 

[WeAAsles]

This is the real AMFA. Can you name this guy?

 

[eolesen]

Spare us the Curry letter --- he's a TWU member abusing his position with AFL-CIO to try and influence people on who's a union and who isn't.

Last time I checked, the MEMBERS are the union and always have been. Groups like the AFL-CIO simply make it near impossible for anyone other than a few chosen crime families to represent workers at a given company. Personally, all unions should have to be up for re-election every 5-10 years or so. Otherwise they get a little too complacent.

And do keep spewing the TWUoolaid. They're a dues-collecting Ponzi scheme first, and a group who occasionally represents their customers/clients/members/inmates last. But, it's who the members 70 years ago selected, so the current employees just have to live with those consequences.

At least most the guys at WestJet actually chose AMFA for their representation, instead of inheriting it.

 

[WeAAsles]

Spare us the Curry letter --- he's a TWU member abusing his position with AFL-CIO to try and influence people on who's a union and who isn't.

Last time I checked, the MEMBERS are the union and always have been. Groups like the AFL-CIO simply make it near impossible for anyone other than a few chosen crime families to represent workers at a given company. Personally, all unions should have to be up for re-election every 5-10 years or so. Otherwise they get a little too complacent.

And do keep spewing the TWUoolaid. They're a dues-collecting Ponzi scheme first, and a group who occasionally represents their customers/clients/members/inmates last. But, it's who the members 70 years ago selected, so the current employees just have to live with those consequences.

At least most the guys at WestJet actually chose AMFA for their representation, instead of inheriting it.

So do you think every new person who comes in and as a one for one with someone who leaves should get a new vote? C’mon E you know damn well how it works. And if I didn’t want to be TWU when I hired on I should have looked for employment somewhere else. Hell I still had around 94% of private companies to choose from with no unions at all.

And don’t you think it’s time for you to get over your animosity. Or are you another one hoping to get your White Whale?