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Unifor for Westjet Workers

Stronger Together! Unifor continues to connect with WestJet workers in Edmonton and Toronto, and we are happy with the number of positive interactions we are having at both locations. We...Read More
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Lucy Alessio
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May 26, 2022
Airline workers do better with a union.

Airline workers do better with a union.

Airline workers do better with a union. Air travel has seen a steady increase since the beginning of the pandemic. It is a fast-growing industry, both globally and in Canada....Read More
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Lucy Alessio
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May 19, 2022
Wage Increase ~ Too Little, Too Late

Wage Increase ~ Too Little, Too Late

After leaving its frontline airport workers without a raise for years, Onex WestJet has announced that they will provide a 2.5% wage increase (0.59 cents in total for top-rate employees)....Read More
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April 27, 2022
YYZ Open Meeting Pyramid Room T3

YYZ Open Meeting Pyramid Room T3

Open House with Food and Beverages T3 Pyramid Room You are invited to Unifor’s Drop-In Meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Terminal 3 Pearson Airport’s Pyramid Room. We have...Read More
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April 26, 2022
Unifor update ~ April 3 2022

Unifor update ~ April 3 2022

Organizing Outreach continues Unifor continues to outreach with WestJet workers in Edmonton and Toronto, and we are happy with the number of positive interactions we are having at both locations....Read More
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April 03, 2022
The value of a collective bargaining agreement

The value of a collective bargaining agreement

A collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is a written legal contract between an employer and a union representing the employees. It dictates the rules and conditions of employment between workers and...Read More
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March 18, 2022