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… Unifor statement on fatal aircraft incident at LaGuardia Airport … of two Air Canada Jazz pilots and injured dozens more. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and colleagues … across the entire aviation community. Every day, aviation workers carry immense responsibility to ensure the safety of …

… Unifor Aviation Council delivers firm message to Canadian … assets, including still-public infrastructure. “Airport workers know from experience that privatization comes at a … industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.  “Outsourcing and contract flipping already drive down wages, …

… Unifor welcomes 750 new members from WestJet’s Calgary call … 21, 2026 Share Main Image Image WestJet contact centre workers in Calgary have voted by 89% to join Unifor, taking … important step toward gaining a stronger voice against outsourcing and negotiating their first collective agreement. …

… Council November 19, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s Aviation Council held its first meeting in two years on … Prior to COVID-19, Unifor represented nearly 16,000 members working in the air transportation sector, including pilots, … the re-opening of borders signals a slow – albeit long – journey back to pre-pandemic air travel, said Unifor …

… Canada’s fiscal update fails to support all airline workers December 1, 2020 Share Main Image Image December 1, … need a national aviation recovery strategy that strengthens our aviation sector for years to come,” continued Dias. The … need a national aviation recovery strategy that strengthens our aviation sector for years to come,” continued Dias. The …

… Unifor aviation members rally in Toronto on Day of Action for better working conditions December 18, 2023 Share Main Image Image … so the public’s travel experience can be a smooth journey. Our members’ working conditions are the public’s … so the public’s travel experience can be a smooth journey. Our members’ working conditions are the public’s …

… Rapid testing at Calgary airport first of many steps in saving aviation industry October … "This announcement is a good step forward in saving our aviation industry while protecting Canadians amid the … National President. “The federal government must ensure workers are not left behind." Unifor is lobbying the federal …

… GTAA layoffs point to urgent need for aviation sector strategy July 14, 2020 Share Main Image … National President. “Minister Garneau agreed with us at our July 11 meeting that the sector is among the hardest … Toronto Airport Authority include 236 Unifor members working in terminal operations and administration. The …

… Unifor Local 2002 members overwhelmingly ratify new deal with … members of a Unifor Local 2002 unit have voted 80% in favour of ratifying a new four-year contract with the Greater … it includes substantial increases for our Skilled Trade workers, bringing their compensation in line with industry …

… Better working conditions equals better travel conditions December … lost baggage, packed airports.  As a union representing aviation workers from baggage handlers to air traffic controllers, we and our members understand that these busy times expose and … from baggage handlers to air traffic controllers, we and our members understand that these busy times expose and …

… Unifor 2002 Jazz Crew schedulers ratify new deal March 3, 2021 … 2002 Jazz crew schedulers have voted 100 % to ratify a four-year Memorandum of Settlement (MOS) in Halifax, with 85 … “This agreement provides a sigh of relief to our members working in the airline industry,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor …

… EVAS Air contract comes with wage increases, better work-life balance October 21, 2024 Share Main Image Image … Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) have voted in favour of a new three-year contract that contains significant … Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) have voted in favour of a new three-year contract that contains significant …

… Unifor Sunwing pilots reach tentative agreement February 12, … represented by Unifor Local 7378 have ratified a new four -year agreement with Sunwing Airlines. “In the most … improvements to benefits and new language to improve working conditions. “I want to thank the members for their …