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Stop jobs going down the counter

WestJet workers continue to see their jobs move down the counter as the company attempts to tap new markets with an ultra-low-cost carrier, Swoop.Just this week, news came that WestJet is expanding...
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January 23, 2019
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Next steps to the union advantage

With the campaign to bring the union advantage to WestJet frontline workers in full swing, it is important for all involved to stay informed and continue to help with encouraging...
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January 16, 2019
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The year ahead

With the busy Christmas rush behind us, it is time to reflect on our needs and desires for the year ahead.Certainly, this is something WestJet is doing. In an end-of-the-year...
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January 10, 2019
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Happy Holidays from Unifor

With the busy holiday travel season upon us, Unifor would like to wish you and yours a Happy Holiday and all the best for the New Year. For airport workers,...
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December 20, 2018
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The union advantage really adds up

There are many benefits to joining a union, to you, your family and your community.Consider that unionized workers make on average $5.17 more per hour than non-union workers. Women union...
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December 13, 2018
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Domestic violence and the workplace

In the years since the shooting death of 14 women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal, 29 years ago today, awareness of violence against women has increased, but the problem continues.Women...
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December 06, 2018
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Important settlement in Winnipeg

The issue of the right of WestJet workers to discuss forming a union and receive information about unionization was recently raised by Unifor in an unfair labour practices complaint brought...
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November 29, 2018
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Good schedules based on three simple principles

In our busy lives, work-life balance is important. We all work hard to get to and from work in time to prepare meals, get our children to lessons or games,...
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November 23, 2018
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Unifor already working for WestJet workers

A recent federal government announcement protecting the wages of airport workers when company contracts are flipped was the direct result of the hard work by Unifor speaking up for airport...
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November 15, 2018
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A harassment-free workplace is possible

Over the past year, women across the world have come forward in growing numbers with stories of harassment in the workplace.As a union, we believe that it is not too...
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November 08, 2018
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It doesn’t cost to be a member of Unifor - it pays!

All unions collect dues, it’s how we generate the money needed to serve our members.For those who have never been a member of a union, however, dues can be a...
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November 01, 2018
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Head's up for company tricks

Employers can be predictable when their workers begin signing union cards, using the same old tricks to try fooling workers about the union.In fact, some of these tricks are already...
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October 19, 2018
Unifor is the union for frontline airport workers in Canada, and WestJet workers can join @UniforTheUnion online. #canlab #Unifor #JoinUnifor #transportation #WeAreAviation #Aviation #UniforinTeal
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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