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Legal case shows that good legislation and good rules are not enough

We are lucky in Canada to have, compared with many countries, pretty decent labour laws. They could be better, for sure, but we have laws that govern such things as...Read More

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September 25, 2020

Complaint outlines AEA failures, Unifor calls for Tuesday deadline to be lifted

The failure of the AEA to stand up for Onex WestJet workers as the company continues to contract out your work is gaining new attention and direct action by the...Read More

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September 18, 2020

How we can all bring a union to WestJet

A few weeks ago, Unifor sent a personal email to WestJet card signers who have expired Unifor membership cards. Since then, a number of people have updated their cards and...Read More

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September 17, 2020

It’s Time for Professional Representation

Unifor is prepared to represent your rights and protections in the workplace. We still need more union membership cards for a majority of support to file an application for certification...Read More

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September 11, 2020

WestJet announces more outsourcing at Toronto Pearson International Airport while expanding service for SWOOP

More airports jobs are at risk as WestJet announces that they will start operating its Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) Swoop airlines from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) starting on...Read More

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August 27, 2020

What a Collective Agreement means for workers in times of uncertainty

The recent changes announced at WestJet have shown the value of having a collective agreement in place. Workers at WestJet Onex need to ensure they protect themselves from more changes...Read More

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August 19, 2020

Time for a cautious return to air travel

Safely reopening air travel in Canada and abroad is key to the recovery of the airline industry, and Unifor is working hard to help make that happen. The hospitality and...Read More

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August 13, 2020

WestJet's Internal Associations side with new owner Onex yet again

Unifor has been calling on WestJet Onex and the Internal Associations to provide WestJetters with recall language for all non-union work groups since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This...Read More

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August 06, 2020

You have rights that must be respected.

Canadian laws set out the basic terms of employment in this country – hours of work, overtime, vacation and more. All workers have these rights, but too often those without...Read More

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August 04, 2020

WestJet makes investors happy. What about workers?

When WestJet released its fourth-quarter financial results this week, investors were cheering the company for beating their expectations – and rewarded it with a one-day 3.6-per cent boost to the stock price....Read More

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August 04, 2020

New uniforms show the need for a voice in the workplace

WestJet’s new uniform policy is out, and causing a stir at airports across the country. New uniforms are nothing new in the airline industry, of course. Companies regularly want to...Read More

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August 01, 2020

A union can restore the voice you once had

From beginning WestJet, the small start up from the west, did things differently. Employees would own about 20% of the business, providing enough incentive for them to feel vested in...Read More

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July 22, 2020

Thank you!