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Local 4061 Bargaining Committee

Local 4061 Negotiations Tracker

This page will provide all members with updates on the bargaining process, where negotiations are at, and the progress being made at the table.


Note - This tracker will be updated when information becomes available. Please note that some updates (particularly during key phases) may not be made in real time.


Disclaimer - Articles may change status multiple times based on how negotiations are continuing at the Bargaining Table. The Bargaining Committee cannot share specific language being negotiated and updates will be provided when applicable. 

Bargaining Schedule

Upcoming Sessions

Completed Sessions
Completed Sessions

  • SESSION 11 - November 24th & 25th & 26th, 2026
  • SESSION 12 - December 1st & 2nd & 3rd, 2026
  • SESSION 13 - January 22nd & 25th & 26th, 2027
  • SESSION 14 - February 3rd & 5th, 2027
  • SESSION 15 - February 23rd & 24th & 25th, 2027
  • SESSION 16 - March 9th & 10th & 11th, 2027
  • SESSION 17 - March 23rd & 24th & 25th, 2027
  • SESSION 18 - April 19th & 20th & 21st, 2027
  • SESSION 19 - April 28th & 29th & 30th, 2027


MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

Completed Sessions

Completed Sessions
Completed Sessions

  • SESSION 1 - March 12th, 2026
  • SESSION 2 - April 8th & 10th, 2026
  • SESSION 3 - April 27th & 28th, 2026
  • SESSION 4 - July 12th & 16th & 17th, 2026
  • SESSION 5 - July 23rd, 2026
  • SESSION 6 - August 18th & 24th, 2026
  • SESSION 7 - September 1st & 2nd, 2026
  • SESSION 8 - September 22nd & 24th, 2026
  • SESSION 9 - October 8th, 2026
  • SESSION 10 - October 14th & 20th, 2026


Total Bargaining Days to Date - 18

Bargaining Tracker

**Disclaimer**

The Bargaining Tracker will be updated shortly after each Bargaining Session

Please note, the total number of Sub-Articles may change as future language is tabled which will cause the tracker to change according.

ARTICLES IN PROGRESS

Articles currently in active negotiation with the Employer

Each Article also includes the number of Sub-Articles (or sections) in each one that your Union and the employer have agreements on.

ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains definitions of language in the Collective Agreement.

*Note* - This Article will contain extensive terminology definitions and will continue to grow throughout negotiations, therefore it has been excluded from the tracker.

ARTICLE 5 - NO HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding harassment under the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 6

ARTICLE 6 - SCOPE

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding the definition of the Bargaining Unit, and its members, and the work covered under the Collective Agreement.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 9

ARTICLE 7 - CLASSIFICATIONS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language on the classification of each role of members of the Bargaining Unit.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 8 - NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUT

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding Strikes or Lockout during the duration of the Collective Agreement.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 2

ARTICLE 10 - LABOUR MANAGEMENT

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding regular Labour Management Committee Meetings, as well as establishing other Workplace Committees.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 13

ARTICLE 11 - NEW HIRES AND NEW HIRE TRAINING

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language regarding Trainees and Initial Training.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 12 - PROBATION

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language regarding the initial new hire probationary period.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 13 - SENIORITY

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language regarding the seniority system, defining seniority, tie-breaking for new hires, publication of the list, and staff retention.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 2

ARTICLE 14 - SHARED AND MINI BLOCKS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains a concept proposal for a new system of Shared and Mini Block Schedules, further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 17 - TRAVEL PRIVILEDGES

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding Staff Travel, Interline, and Jumpseat Benefits for Cabin Crew.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 18 - SICK LEAVE

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding sick leave and book off procedures.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 20 - VACATION

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding vacation awards, bidding, and scheduling.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 8

ARTICLE 21 - PAID HOLIDAYS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding statutory holidays.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 22 - COMPASSIONATE TEMPORARY TRANSFERS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding temporary base transfers for compassionate reasons.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 5

ARTICLE 23 - FILLING OF VACANCIES

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding filing job vacancies within the bargaining unit.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 5

ARTICLE 25 - UNIFORMS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language regarding uniform standards, uniform options in respect to gender, and accommodations due to uniform restrictions.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 26 - DISCIPLINE, SUSPENSIONS & TERMINATIONS

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding workplace investigations, discipline and terminations.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 9

ARTICLE 28 - MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Articles contains language surrounding the Mediation and Arbitration process, and establishing a Case Management System.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 13

ARTICLE 29 - PRISONER OF WAR, HOSTAGE, HIJACKING, INTERNMENT, MISSING

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding aviation accidents and other incidents such as POWs, hostage/internments, and hijackings.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 30 - SCHEDULING

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains extensive language regarding scheduling rules, bidding, and schedule release.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 31 - HOTELS AND TRANSPORTATION

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language regarding crew hotels and transportation standards.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 32 - RESERVE

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language regarding reserve scheduling rules.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 33 - COMMUTING

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding the Commuting Policy.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 34 - TRAINING

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding recurrent training and online e-learning.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 2

ARTICLE 37 - PAY SCHEDULE AND PAY DISCREPANCIES

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding Payroll and procedures for pay errors.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 1

ARTICLE 40 - LAYOFF AND RECALL

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding Layoffs, Recalls, Base Closures, and Relocation Costs.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 4

ARTICLE 42 - ELECTRONIC MONITORING, SURVEILLANCE & EMPLOYEE CONFIDENTIALITY

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding electronic monitoring/recording/surveillance of the bargaining units members and its limitations and usage in the workplace.

Sub-Article Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 43 - HEALTH AND SAFETY

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language regarding Health and Safety policies, committees and investigations, fatigue, and the Critical Incident and Stress Management Program (CISM).

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 45 - PART TIME EMPLOYEES

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article contains language to outline the position of Part-Time Employees, further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 48- COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article has language on how the Collective Agreement is distributed, and its translation in both English and French.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLES WITH AN AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE

Articles that are Agreed to in Principle with the Union and Company

Note: During the negotiations process, the Bargaining Committee cannot share the details of any articles agreed to in principle as they are subject to change and reopening throughout the negotiations process.

ARTICLE 1 - PREAMBLE

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language on the purpose of the Collective Agreement, and sets standards for both the Union and Company to follow.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 8

Agreement in Principal on April 28, 2026

ARTICLE 3 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language outlining the rights of the Company and its operation.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 7

Agreement in Principal on August 18, 2026

ARTICLE 4 - UNION DUES & SECURITY

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language on how Union Dues are paid to the Union and the financial information to be provided.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 6

Agreement in Principal on April 28, 2026

ARTICLE 15 - ACCOMMODATIONS

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language on workplace accommodations under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 4

Agreement in Principal on July 23, 2026

ARTICLE 27 - GRIEVANCES

Tabled on March 12, 2026

This Article contains language surrounding the grievance process and its procedures.

Sub-Articles Agreed to - 18

Agreement in Principal on September 24, 2026

ARTICLES NOT YET UNDER DISCUSSION

The list of Articles tabled but discussions have not began.

ARTICLE 9 - UNION FLIGHT RELEASE

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain language regarding the flight release for Union business - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 16 - BENEFITS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain language regarding the health and other benefits for members of the bargaining unit - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 19 - LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain language regarding different types of leaves - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 24 - PASSPORTS AND VISAS

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain language regarding Passport/Visa coverage - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 35 - PAY ADMINISTRATION

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain language regarding compensation, pay scales, MMG, and addressing unpaid work- further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 36 - EXPENSES

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain a concept proposal for addressing improved expense coverage - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 38 - RATES OF PAY

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain a concept proposal for addressing rates of pay - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 39 - RETIREMENT & RRSP AND/OR PENSION

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain language regarding retirement and pension plans - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 41 - RELOCATION EXPENSES

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain language regarding expenses and time off for relocation - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 44 - LEGAL

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain a concept proposal for addressing support for members facing legal filings related to company work - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 46- SEVERANCE PAY

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain a concept proposal for addressing severance amount and calculations - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

ARTICLE 47- DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT

Tabled on June 17, 2026

This Article may contain a concept proposal for addressing the duration of the first Collective Agreement - further language to be tabled.

Sub-Articles Agreed To - 0

CUPE Local 4061, operating as the Porter Component, is an independent labour organization and the official bargaining agent for Porter Airlines Cabin Crew. CUPE Local 4061 is a local union of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). This website is owned and operated by the Porter Component/Local 4061 of CUPE and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Porter Airlines Inc, Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited. or Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. All corporate logos, trademarks, and imagery are used for descriptive and representative purposes and remain the property of their respective owners.