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It's time to Unionize at WS YYZ and YEG

It's time to Unionize at WS YYZ and YEG

Several weeks ago, Unifor organizers and WestJetters, who are elected Unifor representatives from YYC and YVR, were in Toronto to talk to their colleagues about the union advantage. It has...Read More
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January 07, 2022
A YEAR IN REVIEW

A YEAR IN REVIEW

    Back in January 2021, our union drive began to gain momentum and inside organizers had meaningful and productive conversations with the YYC and YVR teams.  On Monday, April...Read More
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December 24, 2021
WestJet jobs continue to move down the counter

WestJet jobs continue to move down the counter

  At WestJet, many things have changed as Onex continues with the airline's transformation from the previous "employees as owners" model to the current trajectory that has all decisions solely...Read More
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December 09, 2021
Unit Local 531 – November 28th, 2021

Unit Local 531 – November 28th, 2021

  COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BARGAINING Week 5 of bargaining is complete! The Committee spent three days in YYC, and we return on Tuesday for another four days. We continue to hear...Read More
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November 28, 2021
Could Edmonton become a Swoop Base?

Could Edmonton become a Swoop Base?

Onex WestJet has been steadfast and continuous with its aggressive expansion of Swoop airlines. The growth of Swoop airlines reminds us of the same expansion plan that grew its parent...Read More
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November 15, 2021
The Union Advantage

The Union Advantage

(Pictured Jamie Mote YYC, Karen Berry YVR, Sherwin Antonio YYC, Mark Enns YVR) Joining Unifor Last week the Unifor Bargaining Committee members from Local 531 WestJet YVR and YYC were...Read More
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November 10, 2021