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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
How WestJetters joined Unifor

How WestJetters joined Unifor

Today is a historical day as collective bargaining opened with the newly-formed Unifor Local 531 and WestJet. The collective bargaining process follows the hard work put forward by workers in...Read More
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October 18, 2021
YVR and YYC Bargaining Update Oct 1, 2021

YVR and YYC Bargaining Update Oct 1, 2021

YVR and YYC Unifor Bargaining Update September has been a busy and exciting month for your Bargaining Committee members.  We spent two weeks together, one in YYC and one in...Read More
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October 01, 2021
A message from YYC and YVR bargaining team

A message from YYC and YVR bargaining team

Meet the crew that will bargain our first WestJet contract Local 531 members YYC and YVR, While the traffic within the airports may have levelled off, your Bargaining Committee is...Read More
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September 16, 2021
Airports Employee Association

Airports Employee Association

Airports Employee Association (AEA) changes take place, yet it is still the same old same.  Under the AEA  leadership direction, we saw WestJet outsource airports employee work at 34 locations across...Read More
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September 09, 2021