Air

Unifor Aviation Council statement on the U.S. trade war

Canada’s air transportation workers were stunned by U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprovoked and illegal trade war and his inflammatory comments threatening Canada’s sovereignty. 

From the potential for a recession to the reorganization of travel away from the U.S., the actions of this U.S. administration have the potential to seriously impact our industry and the global economy. 

Nuance duty-free shop workers at Pearson airport join Unifor

Unifor is proud to welcome 245 part-time workers at the Nuance Group (Canada) Inc. at Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

“We are thrilled to have Nuance members join Unifor,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We look forward to bargaining your first contract and improving working conditions for airport workers, including pushing back against contract flipping, and making sure you’re treated with the respect you deserve.”

Statement from Unifor National President Lana Payne on the Delta flight 4819 incident

Unifor sends our solidarity to the crew and passengers of Delta Flight 4819. We are proud of Unifor members' swift response to the incident yesterday at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Unifor Local 2002, District 333 members were onsite almost immediately, providing bus transportation to the terminal and working behind the scenes to assist the Delta passengers once they reached safety at the terminal. Unifor Local 2002 Ornge paramedic members provided medical care to passengers and provided air transport to regional hospitals to those most seriously injured.

EVAS Air workers prepare for strike action

GANDER, NFLD.—Pilots at the Gander, Nfld.-based Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) served a 72-hour strike notice to their employer last night, Oct. 18.

The unit will go on strike on Oct. 22 at 12:01 a.m. if a settlement isn’t reached.

The 18 members, who work as captains and first officers, are represented by Unifor Local 2002.

The members are seeking improvements on wages, working conditions, work-life balance and contracting language.

EVAS is a small airline that transports cargo and helps with evacuations (medevac).

Budget 2024 announces concerning plans to potentially privatize Canada’s airports

With Budget 2024, the federal government has, once again, opened the door for airport privatization and profitization in Canada. 

Overall, while Unifor was pleased to see this year’s federal budget build upon the social fabric Canada needs, the union is disappointed that Budget 2024 has advanced the possibility of airport privatization or for-profit transformation of Canada’s airport system.

Unifor reaches tentative deal with Nasittuq Corporation in Nunavut

Unifor has reached a tentative three-year agreement with Nasittuq Corporation, where Unifor members from Local 2002 work at the Canadian Forces Station Alert in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut.

Highlights of this contract include increased wages, benefits, premiums, allowances, and vacation pay after five years of service, as opposed to the previous 10-year mark. 

Concorde Airport Services workers at Calgary airport join Unifor

Unifor welcomes 69 new members working at Concorde Airport Services in the Calgary International Airport, who voted almost 85% in favour of joining the union.

“We are thrilled these aviation workers have exercised their right to join a union, and have chosen Unifor,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“Democracy at work starts with having a say in your working conditions.”