Aerospace

Unifor has a strong presence in this important Canadian manufacturing industry. The union represents nearly 10,200 members currently employed in major aircraft assembly facilities as well as a range of smaller component and specialized firms.

Aerospace Sector profile

It’s time to double down on Canada’s aerospace industry

November 24, 2021

Originally published in The Hill Times

The past 20 months have been devastating for Canada’s aerospace workers.

Analysts agree that even though air traffic is slowly filling the skies again, the aerospace industry isn’t in the clear yet. Not by a long shot.

Halifax aerospace workers forced by IMP to relocate across the country

November 3, 2021

The clock is ticking for 10 Halifax workers at IMP Aerospace and Defence before the Halifax company forces them to temporarily relocate to British Columbia.

Unifor Local 2215 heard from concerned members on October 25 when management from IMP called for 10 volunteers to work at its sister company Cascade in Abbotsford, B.C. and when no one stepped forward, the company chose workers with the lowest seniority to board flights leaving Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Aerospace Council renews call for comprehensive industrial strategy

November 3, 2021

Delegates at Unifor’s Aerospace Industry Council met over three days last week to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the industry and formulate plans for the council’s future efforts.

Unifor members ratify deal with De Havilland, ending three-month strike

October 26, 2021

TORONTO–Unifor Local 112 and 673 members ratified new agreements with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada today, ending a three-month long strike at the aircraft manufacturer’s Downsview facility in Toronto.

Prime minister, premier called out to support De Havilland strikers

August 26, 2021

TORONTO – Unifor National President Jerry Dias is calling on the prime minister and the Ontario premier to state publicly that there will be no government money for De Havilland if Unifor members are not building the Dash-8 airplane.

Retirees come out to support De Havilland strikers

August 18, 2021

Unifor retirees drove to Toronto from as far as Windsor and Sudbury on Monday to join the picket line for striking workers at De Havilland.

Unifor Response to Priority strategies to optimize testing and quarantine at Canada’s borders

Unifor is pleased to see the government finally begin to engage on plans to re-start travel, but a more fulsome plan is required.

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It’s time to double down on Canada’s aerospace industry

Halifax aerospace workers forced by IMP to relocate across the country

Aerospace Council renews call for comprehensive industrial strategy

Unifor members ratify deal with De Havilland, ending three-month strike

Prime minister, premier called out to support De Havilland strikers

Retirees come out to support De Havilland strikers

Unifor Response to Priority strategies to optimize testing and quarantine at Canada’s borders

De Havilland Aircraft workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike mandate

Unifor members deliver strong strike mandate at Bombardier Downsview

Federal budget makes good on key Unifor aerospace recommendations

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