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A harassment-free workplace is possible

Over the past year, women across the world have come forward in growing numbers with stories of harassment in the workplace. As a union, we believe that it is not...Read More

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November 08, 2018

It doesn’t cost to be a member of Unifor - it pays!

All unions collect dues, it’s how we generate the money needed to serve our members. For those who have never been a member of a union, however, dues can be...Read More

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November 01, 2018

Head's up for company tricks

Employers can be predictable when their workers begin signing union cards, using the same old tricks to try fooling workers about the union. In fact, some of these tricks are...Read More

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October 19, 2018

The steps to form a union, and why we collect $5

WestJet frontline workers deserve a real union When Unifor meets with an employer, we don’t just take notes. That’s because Unifor is a real union, and exactly what WestJet frontline...Read More

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October 01, 2018

WestJet must play fair during union drive

As more and more WestJet frontline workers sign Unifor cards expressing their desire to enjoy the union advantage, we can expect the company to step up its efforts to convince...Read More

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September 26, 2018

The trend to unionization at WestJet continued this week, with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issuing its decision that the Canadian Air Line Dispatchers Association (CALDA) will be the...Read More

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September 12, 2018

Know your rights

Every workers has the right to join a union of their choosing, free of undue influence, threats or coercion from the employer – and that includes WestJet workers. WestJet management...Read More

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September 06, 2018

Card signing begins

WestJet airport workers signing Unifor cards WestJet airport workers have begun to sign Unifor membership cards, the latest workers at the airline to seek the advantages of being in a...Read More

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August 27, 2018

WestJet flight attendants unionize

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has granted an interim certification to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) as the union for flight attendants at WestJet. They join 12,000...Read More

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August 01, 2018

Let's keep the conversation going

Unifor is hosting an Open House to give WestJet workers a chance to drop in and find out more about the union and what it could mean for you. Be...Read More

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June 14, 2018

Union advantage being felt at WestJet

Over the past few weeks, the union advantage has begun to be felt at WestJet. Pilots have officially joined the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the largest pilot union in...Read More

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May 09, 2018

Things are moving at WestJet

Dear friend, Over the last month, a lot has happened at WestJet. Some flight attendants came out to say that WestJet often underpays cabin crew, with employees making below the...Read More

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April 11, 2018

Thank you!