#ICYMI – Westjet Encore pilots and Westjet management reached a tentative agreement. Today marks the first of contract presentations for the pilots before they will have the opportunity to cast their contract ratification vote.

This photo showcases the unity that went a long way towards helping the pilots reach a tentative agreement (TA) with Westjet management. The TA brings the @encorealpa pilots' wages and working conditions in line with their industry peers.
Read more: alpa.org/news-and-event…

Aller-retour à Holguín ce soir 🇨🇺

Bon weekend à tous!

The pilot photo of the week comes to us courtesy of our friends at Morningstar.

ALPA Canada is hosting its largest ever Canada Board meeting. ALPA Canada represents professional pilots who operate a diverse range of aircraft in all sorts of conditions across Canada, as well as internationally. Learn more about ALPA Canada leadership. alpa.org/about-alpa/our…

Pilot leaders from across Canada have gathered in Toronto for important strategic discussions. Planning is in place on how to best tackle the challenges facing our members and the challenges facing Canada’s airline industry.

.WestJet Encore ALPA Pilots pilot leaders have approved an Agreement in Principle. Read more here: alpa.org/news-and-event…

Reminder: A total solar eclipse will be visible from Mexico to Eastern Canada today. ALPA has assembled guidance for pilots who may be in the flight path of the eclipse as it occurs.
alpa.org/news-and-event…

Happy Friday let’s start the weekend off right with this beautiful rainbow shot and sunrise in YEG, courtesy of Rayanne Hoffman.

On Monday, a total solar eclipse will be visible from Mexico to Eastern Canada. ALPA has assembled guidance for pilots who may be in the flight path of the eclipse as it occurs.
alpa.org/news-and-event…

#ICYMI – We have launched the ALPA Canada Podcast.
Use the link below to find the ALPA Canada Podcast on Podbean or search your favourite podcast platform for “ALPA Canada Podcast.
alpacanada.podbean.com/e/introduction…

.WestJet Encore ALPA Pilots represented by Air Line Pilots Association sent a clear message to WestJet management. Of the 89 percent of pilots who took part in a strike-authorization vote, 97 percent voted in favour of a strike, if required: alpa.org/news-and-event…

PAL Aerospace pilots, represented by Air Line Pilots Association have filed for conciliation in their efforts to secure their first collective agreement with their employer. The pilots and management began formal negotiations in March 2021. alpa.org/news-and-event…

WestJet Encore Pilots at a Glance:
Pilots joined ALPA: 2017
Number of pilots: 322
Pilot bases: YYC & YYZ
Hubs: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton.
Headquarters: Calgary.
Operations: Various destinations across Canada.
Fleet: 47 Dash 8-Q400s
alpa.org/en/about-alpa/…
#ReadyForAnEncore

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend.

We have launched the ALPA Canada Podcast.

podbean.com/eas/pb-6b2pf-1…

Use the link above to find the ALPA Canada Podcast on Podbean or search your favourite podcast platform for “ALPA Canada Podcast.”

Here’s another great shot from one of our pilots, courtesy of Captain Tara Harms, taken on the ramp in Victoria of a 737 Max on a turn out of Winnipeg.

The WestJet Encore ALPA Pilots are one step closer to potential job action as the federal conciliation period has ended without extension. This triggers a 21-day cooling off period before a possible 72 strike or lock out notice. Stay tuned!

.WestJet Encore ALPA Pilots & mechanics picket at Calgary airport as strike deadline nears.
Negotiations for both groups of workers share the same drop-dead date of April 17, meaning they could end up striking on the same day. calgaryherald.com/business/local…

The WestJet Encore ALPA pilots held their first informational picket today. Learn more. alpa.org/news-and-event…