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Unifor Local 2002 members at Air Canada Flight Operations Crew Scheduling have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, with 96% voting in favour.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for negotiating a fair deal that reflects the essential role our aviation members play in airline operations,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“Their precision, expertise, and dedication are critical to ensuring the airline operates smoothly.”

Unifor is deeply saddened by the loss of life during the tragic aircraft incident at LaGuardia Airport that claimed the lives of two Air Canada Jazz pilots and injured dozens more.

Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and colleagues of the pilots who lost their lives, as well as with all those who were injured and impacted by this devastating event. This loss is being felt across the entire aviation community.

Unifor is proud to welcome 31 new aviation members from Porter Airlines at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport. 

“It sends a powerful message when workers who are critical to keeping flights safe and on schedule come together to form a union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“These network operations coordinators are the backbone of Porter’s daily operations, and they deserve fairness, stability and a real voice at work. We’re proud to stand with them as they negotiate a strong first collective agreement.”

Dear Members,

The Bargaining Committee met with the company, (YYZ snowstorm included) from January 28 until February 6th, focusing on non-monetary items. We have been progressing through the nonmonetary items such as editorial changes, clarifying language and discussion about notice items that have arisen over the life of the collective agreement. We have many more issues to address on your behalf.

TORONTO—Unifor opened collective bargaining today with Air Canada on behalf of customer service agents, who work at airports, call centres, and provide services such as customer relations and customer journey management, across the country.

“Air Canada’s customer service agents are the backbone of the passenger experience,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Finance

CALGARY—Unifor is calling on WestJet to stop the outsourcing of hundreds of Calgary call centre jobs to El Salvador.

“In this uncertain economic climate caused by a trade war launched by the United States, we expect Canadian companies like WestJet to support Canadian workers and we need corporate Canada to step up,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

Unifor Local 2002 members at Porter Airlines in Halifax, N.S. have ratified their first collective agreement by 94%.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee on their amazing work in negotiating our Porter Halifax members’ first collective agreement,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“This sets the stage for better working conditions for our aviation members.”

The three-year agreement is effective until Oct. 22, 2028, and delivers significant improvements in wages, benefits and workplace protections.

Unifor Local 2002 members at Alliance Ground International (AGI) in Toronto have overwhelmingly ratified their new three-year agreement by 84%.

“Congratulations to our aviation members at AGI on securing this deal,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“A collective agreement that builds on a living wage and job security helps relieve the pressure many workers feel in this sector.”

The bargaining committee negotiated robust improvements that strengthen job security and overall compensation for frontline workers.