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Solidarity with In-Flight Workers

Solidarity with In-Flight Workers

These are stressful days for our sisters and brothers working onboard as flight attendants and pilots.  The crash this past week of the Ethiopian Air Boeing 737 Max 8 killed...Read More
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March 14, 2019
March 8 - International Women’s Day

March 8 - International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a global day of celebration of women and women’s achievements.  It was started by working women to call attention to poor pay and working conditions. It...Read More
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March 08, 2019
Aggressive change feeds need for union

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...Read More
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February 14, 2019
Health and safety a Unifor priority

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....Read More
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January 31, 2019
Stop jobs going down the counter

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...Read More
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January 23, 2019
Next steps to the union advantage

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...Read More
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January 16, 2019
The year ahead

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...Read More
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January 10, 2019
Happy Holidays from Unifor

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,...Read More
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December 20, 2018
The union advantage really adds up

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...Read More
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December 13, 2018
Domestic violence and the workplace

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....Read More
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December 06, 2018
Important settlement in Winnipeg

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...Read More
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November 29, 2018