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Union calls move 'a slap in the face' to workers

Union calls move 'a slap in the face' to workers

Onex WestJet's actions to fire thousands of workers and outsource their jobs to third party ground handling companies continue across the country. This week 130 workers in Manitoba saw this...Read More
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February 03, 2021
Canada needs its airlines

Canada needs its airlines

  Canada needs its airlines   Canada is a big country. That is why, as a nation, we are so heavily reliant on our airline industry with routes reaching every...Read More
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January 29, 2021
Turbulent times in the airline sector continues

Turbulent times in the airline sector continues

We continue to see significant changes in Canada’s airline sector with more routes cut, increased layoffs and greater insecurity for workers. Companies continue to adjust schedules because of decreased demand....Read More
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January 20, 2021
Happy Holidays from Unifor 2020

Happy Holidays from Unifor

Unifor would like to wish you and yours a Happy Holiday and all the best for the New Year. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause turmoil on both global and...Read More
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December 24, 2020
Fighting Back makes a Difference

Fighting Back makes a Difference

  Fighting Back makes a Difference The power of unions to protect good jobs and win back outsourced work is nothing new. The collective approach for workers to come together...Read More
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December 17, 2020
All flights lead to SWOOP

All flights lead to SWOOP

  "Different is in our DNA. We are creators, dreamers and doers who are disrupting the air-travel landscape by making travel affordable, easy and accessible to everyone. We are growing...Read More
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December 11, 2020