February 24, 2025
AMFA National is conducting an election to fill the AMFA-WestJet Area Representative positions. Area Representatives represent and serve outlying station members. Their key responsibilities include handling grievances, working with the Local ALR to interpret contracts, collecting and submitting contract proposals, assisting with negotiations preparation, and keeping members informed. They must be members in good standing (MIGS), meet attendance requirements, and work closely with the Airline Representative to address concerns and maintain communication within their area. The term of service for these Area Representatives will commence on April 1, 2025.
The candidates for National Office are as follows:
Calgary Area Representative
(YYC) |
Michael Chan
Scott Christopherson
Mike Wagenblast
|
Eastern Area Representative
(YHZ, YUL, YOW)
|
No Nominees |
Prairies Area Representative*
(YEG, YWG, YQR, YXE)
|
Christopher Gatto |
Toronto Area Representative
(YYZ)
|
Sean McVeigh
Simon Weizman |
Western Area Representative*
(YVR, YLW, YYJ) |
Mark Rudge |
*As the candidates for these positions are running unopposed, their names will not appear on the ballot.
Votes for this election will be cast using the ElectionBuddy system, and active members in good standing employed by WestJet are eligible to vote in the election for their respective area. Note: Any member whose membership dues, fees, and/or assessment obligations have not been reconciled is a member in bad standing and, therefore, is ineligible to vote.
The Election Notice and Voting Instructions will be emailed to eligible voters who have a personal email address on file with AMFA National on February 27, 2025. Any eligible member who has not received voting instructions or anyone with questions about the voting process should contact elections@amfanatl.org.
Members may vote in this election from February 27, 2025, until 10:00 a.m. EST until March 13, 2025, the date of the vote tally. The results will be released by March 14, 2025.
Rui Leonardo
National Secretary/Treasurer
