In the Jumpseat Podcast - WestJet Component

WestJet Component

This is a podcast by CUPE Local 8125 - WestJet Component to engage, educate, and discuss key topics for our members and other listeners. 

Episodes

  1. Collective Agreement Expiry and What Members Can Expect

    12/30/2025

    Collective Agreement Expiry and What Members Can Expect

    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 EncoreThe stages of the bargaining process and what happens after expiryWhat the statutory freeze is and how it protects membersWhy negotiations can continue beyond contract expiryHow 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. #InTheJumpseat #WestJet #WestJetEncore #CabinCrew #CollectiveAgreement #Bargaining #UnionStrong #CUPE

    7 min
  2. Unpaid Work Won’t Fly | The UltraExtraBasic Movement

    12/16/2025

    Unpaid Work Won’t Fly | The UltraExtraBasic Movement

    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. #CUPE8125 #InTheJumpseat #UltraExtraBasic #UnpaidWorkWontFly #WestJetCabinCrew #UnionStrong #CollectiveBargaining #WestJetComponent #AviationLife #Solidarity

    6 min
  3. From Townhalls to the Table | CUPE 8125 Bargaining Update

    11/24/2025

    From Townhalls to the Table | CUPE 8125 Bargaining Update

    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. #CUPE8125 #InTheJumpseat #WestJetCabinCrew #CollectiveBargaining #UnionStrong #WestJetComponent #AviationLife #Solidarity

    7 min
  4. Episode 04 - Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code

    11/01/2025

    Episode 04 - Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code

    In this episode of 4: In the Jumpseat, we unpack Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code — A pivotal law that shapes every federally regulated worker’s right to strike and the government’s power to intervene in labour disputes. Hosted by Cameron Jones, Recording Secretary for CUPE Local 8125 – WestJet Component, and joined by Alia Hussain, President of CUPE Local 8125, this conversation sheds light on: What Section 107 is and how it impacts aviation workers The recent Air Canada case and what it means for the future of collective bargaining How our Local is approaching fair, good-faith negotiations What happens when our collective agreement expires on December 31 The dos and don’ts of member actions that demonstrate solidarity Highlights from the Parliament Hill Day of Action and the ongoing “Unpaid Work Won’t Fly” campaign This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the real implications of Section 107, the power of solidarity, and how collective action drives meaningful change as we enter bargaining. Stay informed and engaged: Follow CUPE Local 8125 on social media, read union updates, and subscribe for more episodes of In the Jumpseat. #CUPELocal8125 #WestJetComponent #InTheJumpseat #Section107 #CanadaLabourCode #UnionStrong #Solidarity #UnpaidWorkWontFly #CollectiveBargaining #LabourRights

    18 min
  5. Episode 03 — WestJet Mainline Bargaining: What You Need to Know

    10/22/2025

    Episode 03 — WestJet Mainline Bargaining: What You Need to Know

    Welcome back to In the Jumpseat, the official podcast of CUPE Local 8125, WestJet Component In this episode, host Cameron Jones, Recording Secretary for CUPE 8125, sits down with President Alia Hussain to deliver a comprehensive update on the WestJet Mainline bargaining process. From completing the preparation phase and hosting base town halls to officially serving Notice to Bargain and securing early tentative agreements, this episode outlines where we are, what’s been achieved, and what lies ahead. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • The impact of member engagement and townhall discussions • What “Notice to Bargain” means under the Canada Labour Code • Why none of WestJet’s flying qualifies as essential services • Early wins and tentative agreements at the table • The tone, progress, and next steps in negotiations This round of bargaining is centered on respect, fairness, and compensation that truly reflects the value of WestJet Cabin Crew. Stay tuned for future updates — your engagement and solidarity make us stronger at the table. #CUPE8125 #WestJet #InTheJumpseat #UnionStrong #CollectiveBargaining #FlightAttendants #WestJetCabinCrew #LabourUpdates

    18 min

  6. 07/23/2025

    In the Jumpseat Podcast Episode 1 | Bargaining CA2 - Where we are and where we are going

    Welcome to Episode 1 of In the Jumpseat where we are discussing where we currently are at in Bargaining and where we are going in the near future!

    10 min

  7. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    In the Jumpseat | Episode 0: Teaser Trailer

    Welcome to In the Jumpseat! This is a podcast from WestJet Component - CUPE 8125 where we will be discussing all things that are going on in the Local with a key focus on where things are at in Bargaining for our next Collective Agreement.

    5 min

Trailer

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