Vote

[flyinhigh]

Just read that 95% of pilots voted, with 93% in favour of striking.

Well done, hold the line. Westjet management has not been able to figure out their arse from a hole in the ground for far to long. Time for them to pony up and treat each and everyone of you with respect.

[CaptDukeNukem]

Great turnout, great result. Stick it to the man

[ant_321]

Good job guys! I thought the yes vote would be higher but impressive nonetheless. I’m not sure why anyone would vote against a strike.

[sstaurus]

Some Swoop guys said they wouldn't vote yes because they know the union wants to seek pay parity and a full rebid.

[Aeroncachump]

Pilots who haven't signed their card were also allowed to vote. I suspect that the majority of those would lean towards the no side of the vote.

[FL030]

We've got your back, soon to be ALPA brothers and sisters!

[Canadaflyer46]

Pilots who haven't signed their card were also allowed to vote. I suspect that the majority of those would lean towards the no side of the vote.

There's still a handful of these delusional pieces of work who will side with the company no matter how much abuse. They're an embarassment to the industry. It's only a shame they don't get to keep the current working conditions for themselves as the rest of us move on with a new CA.

[PPpilot]

Good job guys! I thought the yes vote would be higher but impressive nonetheless. I’m not sure why anyone would vote against a strike.

Swoop DECs who could potentially (and probably will) lose their position. Also some old timers that still drink the koolaid. Surprisingly, they are the ones who have put us in this position to begin with, yet they still don't care about anyone but themselves.

[UnionDrive]

You really think Trudeau and his side kick first officer [EDITED]will let you guys strike? Good luck with that.

[ACYYC]

You really think Trudeau and his side kick first officer [EDITED] will let you guys strike? Good luck with that.

The NDP are supposedly pro-labour, and the Liberals/NDP don't care about western businesses anyway. It would probably be better politically to side with labour on this one. They can appear pro-labour with their left leaning supporters while most of the economic damage of the strike would be in Western Canada, a region they don't really care about anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if they let the strike happen.

[RippleRock]

Good job guys! I thought the yes vote would be higher but impressive nonetheless. I’m not sure why anyone would vote against a strike.

Swoop DECs who could potentially (and probably will) lose their position. Also some old timers that still drink the coolaid. Surprisingly, they are the ones who have put us in this position to begin with, yet they still don't care about anyone but themselves.

We have the same problem over at AC.

The "old timers" are the ones who so willingly sold out the "young" to better themselves (I'm and "old timer, so its my right to say it). They "sliced and diced" selling the contract cheap to better themselves, not caring one fig about the consequences of Rouge or much at all about what was going on at the bottom of the seniority list. They sold the farm for a handful of beans....idiots all. They are likely the same JO's kicking and sniveling and crying about going to ALPA.

Get on the train, it's leaving the station....or don't. No one gives two craps, just don't try to block it as it gets it's head of steam.

See you all on the 8th.

[RippleRock]

You really think Trudeau and his side kick first officer [EDITED] will let you guys strike? Good luck with that.

LOL. As much as I detest the guy, that's clearly racist..... BTW.

Jags all for a strike, you're getting him confused with the she-demon Lisa Raitt the Conservative rat.

[UnionDrive]

You really think Trudeau and his side kick first officer [EDITED] will let you guys strike? Good luck with that.

LOL. As much as I detest the guy, that's clearly racist..... BTW.

Jags all for a strike, you're getting him confused with the she-demon Lisa Raitt the Conservative rat.

It’s not. Fact is not racist!

WP.

[Yowdriver]

Facts aren’t racist. but you can have different political view from someone and still not have to call him a [EDITED]

How about you have some respect for yourself and mind how you talk, your racism is showing.

[wing'd]

+1

[co-joe]

You really think Trudeau and his side kick first officer [EDITED]will let you guys strike? Good luck with that.

I don't like the No Down Payment party any more than you, but lets not insult his religion here. Him being an idiot is completely separate from him being a Sikh.

[UnionDrive]

EDITED.

[North Shore]

Sorry, Union…that’s twice in one thread. Take a posting holiday for a while. And, while you’re gone, take a little time to think about racism, and how it’s generally unacceptable nowadays.

The rest of y’all…knock it off - there should be no repetition of those words, even if they did say ‘Jehovah!’

[TheLastonetoknow]

For the guys/gals who were there for the last vote, curious if gut feelings are different then the previous situation/vote?

[billhill]

So racism is not ok today but was ok yesterday??? I was not aware of that fact...I thought it was never acceptable...just sayin

[Mach1]

For the guys/gals who were there for the last vote, curious if gut feelings are different then the previous situation/vote?

First time around there was a sense of uncertainty because it was all new. The company did a good job of creating fear.

This time around, everyone is certain and prepared. I'd say the difference this time around is people want to shut this place down because of how they have been treated for the last 4+ years. The company has to get serious and offer market rates. Speaking of the market, that has changed too in the last 4+ years. Jobs everywhere... no worries at all about WJ disappearing tomorrow because those passengers and planes will have to go somewhere.

The company created fear factor doesn't play into this one.

[lostaviator]

For the guys/gals who were there for the last vote, curious if gut feelings are different then the previous situation/vote?

First time around there was a sense of uncertainty because it was all new. The company did a good job of creating fear.

This time around, everyone is certain and prepared. I'd say the difference this time around is people want to shut this place down because of how they have been treated for the last 4+ years. The company has to get serious and offer market rates. Speaking of the market, that has changed too in the last 4+ years. Jobs everywhere... no worries at all about WJ disappearing tomorrow because those passengers and planes will have to go somewhere.

The company created fear factor doesn't play into this one.

No more fear. This place has thrown empty threats around for years.

1600 pilots will have an easier time finding work with a new company in this industry than the handful of executives who demonstrate they can't run a company will. What a scar on a resume that will be for them.

[Little Star]

The Westjet MEC has been doing a great job preparing for this round of bargaining. They are well organized and do a great job educating everyone on the cause.

Here are a few words of advice:

In the unfortunate event of a strike... don't be a scab.

Bill Kaplan is not your friend.

[a2btrail]

The Westjet MEC has been doing a great job preparing for this round of bargaining. They are well organized and do a great job educating everyone on the cause.

Here are a few words of advice:

In the unfortunate event of a strike... don't be a scab.

Bill Kaplan is not your friend.

Agreed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD2ZUoEVug8&t=15s

[GhostRider6]

Don’t worry pilots your time is coming to an end …
Why do you feel that 200k per year is being underpaid ?
What value have you added to the economy, country and to people’s lives to earn a wage increase ?

The pandemic was very positive to show that aviation is not needed. Want to see your relatives? Go on a business trip? Use zoom! You are literally all obsolete.