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Organizing efforts at WestJet continue to build

Unifor is continuing to build the supports for WestJet frontline airport workers in their effort to form a union and gain a voice in the workplace.Over the past few weeks,...

Unifor

February 22, 2019

Aggressive change feeds need for union

WestJet’s aggressive pursuit of travellers in the competitive ultra-low-cost air travel market -while simultaneously chasing business-class customers for the first time - is attracting some unwanted attention.Its main competitor is...

Unifor

February 14, 2019

Health and safety a Unifor priority

In recent weeks, as WestJet has introduced new tasks and responsibilities for airport frontline staff, several workers have raised concerns about the health and safety aspects of these new duties.It’s...

Unifor

January 31, 2019

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...

Unifor

January 23, 2019

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...

Unifor

January 16, 2019

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...

Unifor

January 10, 2019

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,...

Unifor

December 20, 2018

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...

Unifor

December 13, 2018

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...

Unifor

December 06, 2018

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...

Unifor

November 29, 2018

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,...

Unifor

November 23, 2018

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...

Unifor

November 15, 2018

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