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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
Unifor already working for WestJet workers

Unifor already working for WestJet workers

A recent federal government announcement protecting the wages of airport workers when company contracts are flipped was the direct result of the hard work by Unifor speaking up for airport...Read More
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November 15, 2018
Head's up for company tricks

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