Westjet mechs unionizing

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All I can say is your union representation is a bit underwhelming. Just sayin.

[Meatservo]

Getting back to the original quote, where they said the engineers deserve distinction and respect.

As a pilot, I couldn't agree more. I also empathize with the poster who observed that AMEs are often pressed into service doing rampie and groomer shit. I feel like I have starred in that movie in my career too.

I wish the Westjet Engineers all the best. It's the licensed staff that makes the planes move; not the paper-pushers and hi-viz-clad NPCs.

[BMLtech]

A little over $45/hr at the top. Plus 7-10% ACA premium and a 20% match (held back one year) for RRSP/TFSA or cash.

Interestingly, BC transit is advertising on the radio for licensed truck transport mechanics at $46 and change per hour STARTING WAGE.

[Tolip]

When do you think this new union could be in a legal strike position? I know it still early stages (very esrly) but just curious if anyone has any clue. WJ could be looking and a non stop revolving door of strikes if they dont get serious about increasing wages and working conditions.

[Bug_Stomper_01]

A little over $45/hr at the top. Plus 7-10% ACA premium and a 20% match (held back one year) for RRSP/TFSA or cash.

Interestingly, BC transit is advertising on the radio for licensed truck transport mechanics at $46 and change per hour STARTING WAGE.

That’s low too. Can’t compare Canadas garbage wages to anything else really.

[BMLtech]

A little over $45/hr at the top. Plus 7-10% ACA premium and a 20% match (held back one year) for RRSP/TFSA or cash.

Interestingly, BC transit is advertising on the radio for licensed truck transport mechanics at $46 and change per hour STARTING WAGE.

That’s low too. Can’t compare Canadas garbage wages to anything else really.

True but what put me right off aviation is the fact that the other trades pay newly licensed techs more to start than AME's make at the very top of the typical pay scales..

[Bug_Stomper_01]

Interestingly, BC transit is advertising on the radio for licensed truck transport mechanics at $46 and change per hour STARTING WAGE.

That’s low too. Can’t compare Canadas garbage wages to anything else really.

True but what put me right off aviation is the fact that the other trades pay newly licensed techs more to start than AME's make at the very top of the typical pay scales..

For the most part that is very true. It’s criminal guys with hundreds of thousands in endorsements and training and years of experience arent even making $50/hour. The average heavy duty with any factory training is making north of $75 with a schedule and incomparable benefits / stipends / pensions etc. Canadian operators don’t value their AME staff and it damn well shows. All they want is wet licenses at dog sh1t rates to certify what they tell them to. It’s pathetic