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It’s Time for Professional Representation

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
You have rights that must be respected.

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?

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
A union can restore the voice you once had

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
Updated summer schedule and recall

Updated summer schedule and recall

WestJet has announced its updated summer schedule offering flights to 39 Canadian destinations, five in the U.S and one to Mexico. In the coming days and months, some employees will...Read More
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June 18, 2020