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Mental Health resources available

Mental Health resources available

Greetings!, These are uncertain times as our country - the world, really - deals with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Few industries were hit as quickly or as hard...Read More
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April 02, 2020
COVID-19 and you

COVID-19 and you

This is a difficult time for the airlines industry. COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented level of flight suspensions, which is leading to warnings of mass layoffs and other measures. All...Read More
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March 19, 2020
The power of collective bargaining

The power of collective bargaining

Collective bargaining is all about fairness. Fair treatment for you, your co-workers, your family and your community. And because our jobs depend on healthy companies, we strive to negotiate deals...Read More
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March 12, 2020
You built WestJet, be part of its future

You built WestJet, be part of its future

WestJet is the company that grew and prospered with its employees, until they no longer mattered. In 1996 WestJet was created as a new Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) airline...Read More
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February 20, 2020
Welcome to WestJet!

Welcome to WestJet!

Unifor would like to take this opportunity to welcome to WestJet two recent hires at the executive level. This was to be expected. New owners often bring in new management...Read More
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February 12, 2020
Swoop, there they grow again.

Swoop, there they grow again.

WestJet’s Ultra Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) continues its expansion as it acquires its tenth aircraft and moves east by adding St. John's, N.L., Moncton, N.B., and Charlottetown, P.E.I, to its spring...Read More
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February 06, 2020
The true leaders at WestJet

The true leaders at WestJet

It is a bold and courageous step to help bring the union into your workplace, and your commitment to fairness, dignity and respect will help to bring a successful outcome...Read More
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January 30, 2020
Why Unifor?

Why Unifor?

With the first full work week of 2020 fully under way and the holiday rush behind us, we would like to wish you and yours a Happy New Year. As...Read More
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January 10, 2020
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. With the takeover...Read More
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December 18, 2019
Groundbreaking contract at Aeroplan

Groundbreaking contract at Aeroplan

Unifor members at Aeroplan call centres ratified a new collective agreement last week that ended two-tier wages, included generous signing bonuses, secured work for members as the loyalty program goes...Read More
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December 11, 2019