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… Report: A National Aviation Recovery Plan for Canada's Aviation Industry … Canada needs to think nationally and strategically for our transportation sector … Report: A National Aviation Recovery Plan for Canada's Aviation …

… Workers mark the one-year anniversary of federal inaction on aviation March 16, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO —One … its back on aviation workers,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Canada can’t have a safe economic … TORONTO —One year has passed since government-levied travel bans, but …

… Canada’s fiscal update fails to support all airline workers December 1, 2020 Share Main Image … update, wondering when the government plans to establish a national aviation recovery strategy. “Though yesterday’s … December 1, 2020 OTTAWA – Airline workers remain in the dark following …

… Unifor welcomes federal advisory panel’s quarantine strategies … quarantine at Canada’s borders. “We need to get Canada’s aviation sector safely off the ground again,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor’s National President. “These recommendations provide a road … June 2, 2021 TORONTO –Unifor welcomes Health Canada’s COVID-19 Testing and Screening Expert Advisory …

… Joint Letter to Ministers Freeland and Garneau September 30, 2020 Share Main Image Image …   The Honourable Marc Garneau Minister of Transport Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A … the pandemic and beyond. Aviation is a crucial component of national and international trade-related economic activity. …

… Airline industry needs additional financial support given new COVID-19 tests requirement December 31, 2020 … the airline industry as the industry prepares for all international travelers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 … TORONTO – Unifor renews demands on the federal government to provide financial support …

… Unifor Sunwing pilots reach tentative agreement February 12, … Sunwing continue to lose millions,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Instead of helping, the government … TORONTO —Pilots represented by Unifor Local 7378 have ratified a new four -year agreement with …

… Rapid testing at Calgary airport first of many steps in saving aviation industry October … to provide the option of rapid COVID-19 tests for international air passengers.  "This announcement is a good step … October 22, 2020 TORONTO – Unifor welcomes the Federal Government's announcement to provide the option of rapid …

… Unifor attends air sector recovery summit in Ottawa November 29, … including understaffing, a living wage at airports for all aviation workers, an end to contract flipping, introduction … endured by workers on the job at the federal government’s National Summit on the Recovery of the Air Sector on Nov. …

… Further travel restrictions make financial support for airline industry more urgent than ever January 29, … of Canada's airline industry," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau … January 29, 2021 TORONTO – In light of further travel …

… Union leaders call on the government for urgent financial support for the aviation sector October … aviation sector by providing direct support. Jerry Dias, National President of Unifor, Robert Giguere, Chief … Damage to the aviation sector could become permanent without …

… Suspension of regional flights serves devastating blow to local communities … January 14, 2021 Share Main Image Image January 14, 2021 TORONTO  – Air Canada's decision to suspend Jazz flights to … are hit so hard by the pandemic," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "Countries around the world have …

… Unifor sets federal budget priorities to Build Back Better … social supports that Canadians depend upon,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “This budget is an … strategies in numerous sectors, including auto, aerospace, aviation, telecommunications, media, energy and heavy …

… Aviation sector gets boost, but needs more to really soar … industry has been hit hard enough,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “We need a road map to recovery now more … Canada’s airline industry has finally seen some government support over the past few months, but will still need much more …

… Interference by US pilots association unwelcome in Canadian bargaining process May 8, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO —Unifor will not tolerate interference in our … Throughout the pandemic, Unifor has led the demand for a  national aviation plan , and has held rallies, presented to …

… Unifor meets with Minister Garneau to review air transportation … during this unprecedented crisis,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Governments must listen to the voices … TORONTO—Unifor leadership representing air transportation … Unifor meets with Minister Garneau to review air transportation sector priorities …

… Aerospace Council renews call for comprehensive industrial strategy November 3, 2021 Share … from the effects of the pandemic,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National Secretary Treasurer, in her address to delegates. … Delegates at Unifor’s Aerospace Industry Council met over three …

… A union for all as aviation, long-term care and grocery warehouse workers join … employer measures to assist specific sectors,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “These new members come from … Unifor is welcoming new members from across the country as workers at Rise Air in Saskatchewan, …

… Jazz Aviation workers latest to benefit from COVID-19 wage … recovery in a post-pandemic world,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “It makes perfect sense to help cushion … TORONTO—Unifor welcomes the federal government’s tentative approval of Canada Emergency Wage …

… WestJet workers join Unifor May 21, 2021 Share Main Image Image May … deal to offer as the airline moves forward,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “ With the sale of their … May 21, 2021 TORONTO – In a major victory for hard-hit airline workers, … WestJet workers join Unifor …

… It’s time to double down on Canada’s aerospace industry November 24, 2021 Share Main Image Image Originally published in The Hill Times The past 20 months … working conditions and stable employment. Canada needs a national aerospace strategy that enshrines these measures …