Related Publications

• 12/9/2025

  ALPA Canada FastRead: Sunwing Custodianship

  As the newly appointed custodian for the former Sunwing pilots allow me to introduce myself, explain recent developments, and express my thoughts on a pathway forward.

• 9/23/2025

  MEC Update: Arbitration Award

  Last week, Arbitrator Kaplan issued his arbitration award on the long-fought Sunwing Captain Upgrade Bypass Grievances.

• 7/30/2025

  MEC Update: WestJet Arbitration

  The WestJet MEC is currently scheduled for arbitration later in the year on utilizing sec 238.1 of the Canada Labour Code and IPG-120 (Reimbursement of Work-Related Expenses) to further their demand that WestJet reimburse their pilots for the costs of headsets.

• 6/11/2025

  MEC Update: Position Reductions and Displacement Without Layoffs, WestJets's Age Restricted Program Termination, and more...

  As you are all aware, there is currently an active Position Reductions And Displacements Without Layoffs bid that everyone is required to participate in. This has understandably raised concerns, as we are not yet WestJet employees and, under the terms of the WestJet collective agreement, this type of bid would not typically apply to us at this stage.

• 6/4/2025

  MEC Update: Sunwing Farewell Video

  With the help of ALPA's communications department, the following commemorative video was created for you to have as a keepsake from your time at this great airline.

• 5/30/2025

  Jumpseat Committee Update: Sunwing Pilot Jumpseat Availability

  Now that Sunwing has winded down operations, Sunwing will no longer be reciprocating jumpseats with our partners, effectively terminating the agreements.