In this episode of In the Jumpseat, host Cameron Jones is joined by Alia Hussain, President of the Local, to provide a clear overview of what the upcoming collective agreement expiries mean for WestJet Mainline and WestJet Encore Cabin Crew. This episode is intended to help members understand where bargaining currently stands, what protections are in place and what to expect as contract expiry dates approach.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Key collective agreement expiry dates for Mainline and Encore
• The stages of the bargaining process and what happens after expiry
• What the statutory freeze is and how it protects members
• Why negotiations can continue beyond contract expiry
• How members can stay informed and show visible support during bargaining

This episode is especially helpful for newer members or anyone looking for clarity as bargaining progresses. The goal is to keep members informed, engaged, and confident in the process.

Important reminder: Members should not engage in any job action unless explicitly communicated by the Union.

Thank you for tuning in, and as always, thank you for joining us In the Jumpseat.

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Welcome back to In the Jumpseat, the official podcast of CUPE Local 8125, WestJet Component.

In this episode, Cameron and Alia unpack one of the biggest themes in this round of bargaining: unpaid work, fair pay, and working conditions, and how it all connects to the UltraExtraBasic campaign.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• The story behind UltraExtraBasic and why respect, pay, and safety should never be considered "extra."
• What "unpaid work" really means for flight attendants, from boarding and training to delays and post-flight duties.
• Why fair compensation, respect, and safe working conditions are central to this round of bargaining.
• How Section 107 and recent government actions highlight the importance of solidarity across the aviation sector.
• The real human impact and how members are standing together for meaningful change.

This is not just a campaign. It is a movement to ensure flight attendants are paid fairly, treated with respect, and recognized for their professionalism. Unpaid work will not fly, and neither will unfair treatment.

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In this episode of In the Jumpseat, a podcast by CUPE Local 8125, WestJet Component, Cameron and Alia provide a high level overview of the Bargaining Priorities Townhalls held this fall across Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Montreal. This episode is intended to give a clear summary of the information shared during the in-person sessions for members who were unable to attend.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How CUPE 8125 prepared for bargaining by researching industry standards and reviewing collective agreements.

• The top four priorities identified by members: Wages and Compensation, Scheduling and Rest, Allowances and Hotels, and Benefits and Health Coverage.
• Additional focus areas including Health and Safety, Training, Retirement, and new committees such as Service and Professional Standards.
• What comes next in the bargaining timeline, from serving Notice to Bargain to entering active negotiations.

Stay informed. Stay engaged. Stay united.
Your voices shaped our mandate, and together, we are stronger at the table.

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