WestJet, AMFA agreement ratified

As WestJet continued its operational recovery and guest support efforts, the first collective bargaining agreement between the airline and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) – which represents WestJet’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Technical Operations employees — has been ratified.

Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer, said: “Reaching this milestone is good news for our organization and our guests, solidifying a five-year agreement that provides stability to our business and reflects the instrumental value and contributions of our Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Technical Operations employees.”

Pen continued: “While we are grateful to have achieved resolution with a clear path forward together as a unified team, we recognize that the unprecedented impact of the disruption over July long weekend is still concerning for our guests, the communities we serve and our people.”