Why isn't ALPA WestJet suing WestJet over this? Is ALPA allowing airline management to get away with anything? Sorry, I can't follow your argument. Are you saying that WJ's acquisition of Sunwing contravenes our scope provisions? Also union's don't sue employers in Canada: they file grievances or C...

Likely they're all going to be deploying to yyc to cover WestJet flying when team teal walks off the job. And then to thank them for their service....BOTL! You're assuming Sunwing pilots have a choice in this? I can assure you Sunwing pilots stand behind WestJet pilots all the way. Another thing wo...

Some are spending as much as 5k a month on places in Prague for their accommodations with their family. Not nearly as lucrative as it once was. Prices have gone up and the allocation hasn't.

Current GS, started April 10th. There will be one GS per month with about 10ish people for the foreseeable future. Experience is mixed.

Well, there isn't really a lot of movement. So I'm guessing quite a while. Sunwing isn't hiring for western bases anymore either - just eastern.

Leasing of Foreign Aircraft and Employment As soon as reasonably possible and in any event prior to the Summer Season of 2026, subject to Applicable Law, WestJet shall: (a) conduct negotiations with the relevant unions representing employees of WestJet and Sunwing to reach one or more settlements, a...

You're assuming Sunwing will also have pilots to operate these aircraft too. Attrition is real at Sunwing also. WestJet may be counting on using Sunwing to fulfill operational needs if the westjet pilots stike but the amount of aircraft and personnel available at Sunwing will hardly do anything to f...

Sunwing is deploying aircraft and pilots to Europe this year. If WestJet expects Sunwing to cover WestJet flights this summer, good luck. It'll hardly make a dent with how many aircraft they'll have available.

These are only garunteed minimums, I'm sure you can make more than that if you pick up some overtime to make a few more bucks I hope this was intended as sarcasm. Or else it’s the most depressing comment I’ve read in a long time. Take that in both ways I guess :prayer:. We need help though, I first...

Flair isn't going to shit down if pilots vote no to this. Let's be clear. In the US, even the LCC's made gains. Why are Canadian LCC's willing to accept less? Why are we even using the argument "well this is a different type of company than AC or WS". Is this carrier willing to shut things down beca...

If they are under the allowable limit they'll top up. They are short crews now to staff their busy winter season. Outsourcing flying is an option however, are they even able to provide the lift themselves? Canada JetLines will operate a flight a day for Sunwing out of YYZ. This is still short. Sunwi...

These TFW's will be making more than our pilots flying our routes. This is circumventing our Canadian labour. 34 TVS crew are on their way to Canada right now. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/TVS ... /BIKF/CYYZ

This helps ALL pilots. Does ALPA need to specifically represent trainers and checkers now? Do trainers and checkers need to be treated differently? Sign it if you want to affect change. I don't give a shit about anyones socks. If you think this helps him, pull your head out of your ass - this doesn't.

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This takes two minutes to complete. This isn't just helping a single pilot group. This is helping all of us. Fill it out.

No surprise here... The Bureau's empirical economic expert found that the Proposed Transaction is likely to result in significant competitive effects, including price increases for Canadians on a variety of routes where the merged entity would have market power. As a result, the Commissioner has con...

Well, This company once used to be a good lifestyle carrier balancing work and free time. But thats done now as there are way too many other problems with this company to tout lifestyle as a reason to choose Sunwing. I got the sarcasm, but believe it or not there are pilots working here with second ...

Sunwing pay is terrible. However quality of life is great. The question is how all this is going to change with the merger. The pay is low. Morale is low. Management is proceeding ahead with training foreigners to work here with higher pay. Future deployments are uncertain and relationship with man...

Sunwing union opposes Canadian carrier's plans to hire foreign pilots https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/sunwing-union-opposes-canadian-carriers-plans-hire-foreign-pilots-2022-09-25/ Sept 25 (Reuters) - The union for Sunwing Airlines pilots said it is urging Canada's government to s...

The attrition continues at Sunwing with the lack of proper pay. Deployment pay is inconvenience pay for having to live abroad. Some relish this opportunity to deploy (for travel) while others avoid it like the plague. That said, those who deploy still fall short of earning similar pay to colleagues ...