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… Local 531 opens its first office at Calgary Airport for WestJet members June 3, 2025 Share Main Image Image WestJet members of Unifor Local 531 now have their own … Airport. The local proudly opened its first space for WestJet members on May 27, a significant step for them to be …

… WestJet workers join Unifor May 21, 2021 Share Main Image … – In a major victory for hard-hit airline workers, 531 WestJet airport agents in Calgary and Vancouver are now … workplace during a challenging time in their industry. WestJet workers are dedicated employees who have a great …

… Unifor condemns WestJet outsourcing scheme June 25, 2020 Share Main Image Image June 25, 2020 CALGARY —Unifor is disturbed by WestJet’s plans that will eliminate more than 3,000 jobs in … week.  “It is disgraceful and downright un-Canadian that WestJet would punish the workers who made this historic …

… Unifor’s Statement of Support for ALPA WestJet Pilots May 17, 2023 Share Main Image Image The … Line Pilots Association (ALPA) members and their employer WestJet has reached a crucial point. Unifor’s 315,000 … pilots from Unifor Local 7378, who have recently become WestJet employees, on behalf of the 1,200 customer service …

… Unifor welcomes WestJet purchase of Sunwing Airlines and Vacations March 2, … Share Main Image Image TORONTO – Unifor welcomes today’s WestJet announcement of its purchase of Sunwing and Sunwing Vacations. “Congratulations to WestJet and Sunwing for reaching a deal,” said Scott …

… WestJet workers in Toronto ratify their first collective … ratified their first collective agreement with WestJet at Pearson International Airport in Toronto (YYZ). “Congratulations to our WestJet members and the bargaining committee,” said Unifor …

… WestJet workers in Toronto get their first tentative … Local 531 have reached their first tentative deal with WestJet at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. “A … sets the base from which we bargain in the future and WestJet members have worked hard to reach this tentative …

… Major victory for WestJet workers at Toronto Pearson International Airport August 3, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO -WestJet workers at Pearson International Airport have won a … (CIRB) certifies Unifor as their sole bargaining agent.  “WestJet workers in Toronto have gained a voice in their …

… WestJet must ensure Sunwing acquisition won’t hurt Canadian … Canada and the Competition Bureau must consider that WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing may have a deep and … of jobs may also decline.” On March 2, 2022, Sunwing and WestJet announced that WestJet would purchase Sunwing, …

… WestJet needs a wake-up call, as workers prepare to strike July 20, 2022 Share Main Image Image CALGARY – WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver have voted … has not been increased for more than five years, making WestJet’s wages among the lowest in the Canadian aviation …

… Unifor welcomes 160 WestJet airport ramp workers in Calgary and Toronto to … 11, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor is proud to have 160 WestJet airport ramp workers at YYC in Calgary and YYZ in … collective agreement. “We are thrilled to welcome our new WestJet members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. …

… WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver reach tentative … agreement July 24, 2022 Share Main Image Image CALGARY – WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver have reached a … Email Email Hide Image on News Page Off … CALGARY – WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver have reached a …

… With Sunwing acquisition approved, WestJet must ensure its plan will benefit workers, customers … and Transport Canada’s public interest review approving WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing , Unifor remains steadfast … result in increased job quality for workers at Sunwing and WestJet.   “The conditions placed on this sale do not …

… WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver ratify historic … 29, 2022 Share Main Image Image CALGARY  – Newly unionized WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver have ratified a … breaks, 100 hour stat holiday credit, continuation of the WestJet Savings Plan, seniority rights, 12 sick days for …

… the employer already knew the company was being sold to WestJet. “Despite management reassurances that the company … not a candidate for a sale or merger, Sunwing was sold to WestJet shortly after the collective agreement was signed – … article, an unnamed executive source told the media outlet WestJet and Sunwing had discussed WestJet purchasing Sunwing …

… identifying strategic targets for new drives - such as at WestJet, where Unifor is helping frontline airport workers … the union. “We saw how quickly momentum was building at WestJet to unionize. We didn’t wait for phone calls, or hot … identifying strategic targets for new drives - such as at WestJet, where Unifor is helping frontline airport workers …

… ASP Security, GardaWorld, Calgary Airport Terminal, WestJet, Canadian North and Securitas. Unifor is Canada’s … ASP Security, GardaWorld, Calgary Airport Terminal, WestJet, Canadian North and Securitas. Unifor is Canada’s …

… remain silent when in the past week we have seen layoffs at WestJet and now Air Canada. The federal government can no … remain silent when in the past week we have seen layoffs at WestJet and now Air Canada. The federal government can no …

… and Karen Berry, President of the brand new Local 531 at WestJet that signed its first collective agreement in July … and Karen Berry, President of the brand new Local 531 at WestJet that signed its first collective agreement in July …

… the employer already knew the company was being sold to WestJet. On July 8, 2022 – days after the filing at the CIRB … the employer already knew the company was being sold to WestJet. On July 8, 2022 – days after the filing at the CIRB …

… including the newly-formed Local 531, which represents WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver, who are working to … including the newly-formed Local 531, which represents WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver, who are working to …

… of 31, 25 and 20 per cent. Recently, newly organized WestJet workers voted overwhelming for a strike mandate … of 31, 25 and 20 per cent. Recently, newly organized WestJet workers voted overwhelming for a strike mandate …

… rise in worker militancy in places like Amazon warehouses, WestJet customer service centres and Starbucks coffee shops, … rise in worker militancy in places like Amazon warehouses, WestJet customer service centres and Starbucks coffee shops, …

… trained workers; at two airlines alone (Air Canada and WestJet), some 30,000 skilled employees have lost their … trained workers; at two airlines alone (Air Canada and WestJet), some 30,000 skilled employees have lost their …