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You have rights that must be respected.

Canadian laws set out the basic terms of employment in this country – hours of work, overtime, vacation and more. All workers have these rights, but too often those without...
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August 04, 2020
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WestJet makes investors happy. What about workers?

When WestJet released its fourth-quarter financial results this week, investors were cheering the company for beating their expectations – and rewarded it with a one-day 3.6-per cent boost to the stock price.It...
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August 04, 2020
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New uniforms show the need for a voice in the workplace

WestJet’s new uniform policy is out, and causing a stir at airports across the country. New uniforms are nothing new in the airline industry, of course. Companies regularly want to...
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August 01, 2020
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A union can restore the voice you once had

From beginning WestJet, the small start up from the west, did things differently. Employees would own about 20% of the business, providing enough incentive for them to feel vested in...
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July 22, 2020
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These are the times when a voice is needed most

The uncertainty surrounding the airline industry since the beginning of the pandemic certainly took a disturbing turn last week when WestJet Onex officially notified the Federal Minister of Labour on...
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July 15, 2020
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The difference a collective agreement can make

Over the past number of weeks, we have had numerous announcements from the air transportation sector as it adapts to decreased travel due to COVID-19. In a recent announcement from...
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July 09, 2020
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Updated summer schedule and recall

WestJet has announced its updated summer schedule offering flights to 39 Canadian destinations, five in the U.S and one to Mexico. In the coming days and months, some employees will...
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June 18, 2020
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Restarting the Economy: What Air Transportation Workers Need to Know

Globally, the response to COVID-19 hit the air transportation industry in swift and dramatic fashion. Initially the government approach to air travel restrictions was tepid, but on March 16, the...
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June 10, 2020
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Good legislation and good rules are not enough

We are lucky in Canada to have, compared to many countries, pretty decent labour laws. They could be better, for sure, but we have laws that govern such things as...
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June 04, 2020
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Only a real union can stand up for you, find out more on Monday Zoom call

The AEA continues to play catch-up, and in the process is showing WestJetters why you need a real union. A week after Unifor raised concerns about layoff and recall rights...
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May 28, 2020
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WestJetters mobilize to secure their future

Unifor membership cards are returning to our office at an astonishing rate! You and your coworkers are making a difference as you continue to prove that a union contract is...
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May 21, 2020
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Recall rights and Labour Code exemptions

Unifor has been calling on WestJet and the AEA to improve recall rights immediately for non-union airports staff. This is something that can be done with a simple negotiation between...
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May 13, 2020
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Unifor is the union for frontline airport workers in Canada, and WestJet workers can join @UniforTheUnion online. #canlab #Unifor #JoinUnifor #transportation #WeAreAviation #Aviation #UniforinTeal