With Sunwing acquisition approved, WestJet must ensure its plan will benefit workers, customers
TORONTO, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ – With the simultaneous decisions from the Competition Bureau and Transport Canada’s public interest review approving WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing, Unifor remains steadfast that the acquisition must result in increased job quality for workers at Sunwing and WestJet. “The conditions placed on this sale do not address our very serious concerns or […]
GTAA’s travel cap fails passengers and workers
TORONTO, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ – Leading up to March break and the busy summer travel season, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) decision to cap flights and the number of travelers fails both passengers and airport workers, says Unifor. “The GTAA is punishing the traveling public by limiting flights and services as a band-aid solution to […]
Swissport International Ltd. contract flip may impact up to 150 jobs at Montreal airport
MONTREAL, Feb. 21, 2023 /CNW/ – Unifor is concerned that a contract flip that resulted in Swissport losing its contract with Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport will potentially leave up to 150 Unifor members without jobs by the end of June. “This is a prime example of what’s wrong at Canada’s airports. Contract flipping leads to the chaos we […]
Sunwing backs away from intention to hire temporary foreign pilots
TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2022 /CNW/ – Sunwing pilots are celebrating news the company has decided to abandon its intention to use the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to boost staffing levels. “Our main concern from the get-go was training and safety,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “As a union, we expect rigorous analysis before an employer is allowed […]
Unifor air traffic controllers begin bargaining with Nav Canada
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 3, 2022 /CNW/ – The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA), who are members of Unifor Local 5454, opened bargaining with Nav Canada this week in Ottawa. “Our CATCA members provide critical services needed for safe travel in our country. They are professionals who see collective bargaining as a way to improve that service to Canadians,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National […]
Unifor Pivot aircraft mechanic home after 7-month detention in the Dominican Republic
TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2022 /CNW/ – Unifor is relieved that its member, Bal Krishna Dubey, who has been detained in the Dominican Republic with four other Pivot Airlines crew members since April 2022, is finally home in Canada in time for the holidays. “It’s been a long and exhausting journey for the crew,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. “Unifor supported our member throughout […]
Unifor flags safety concerns after Sunwing’s intention to hire temporary foreign pilots
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ – Unifor is concerned about Sunwing’s plan to use Canada’s temporary foreign worker program to hire pilots from countries with less rigorous training requirements, raising concerns about safety. “Sunwing will essentially be able to use the TFWP to hire pilots who do not meet the company’s own training requirements. The company is able to […]
Unifor calls for safety and respect for workers as government drops COVID travel restrictions
TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2022 /CNW/ – In light of the changes the Canadian government announced yesterday – on Sept. 26, 2022 – to drop all COVID-19 travel requirements beginning Oct. 1, 2022, Unifor is calling for ongoing and vigilant attention to the health, safety and respect of workers in that industry. “Public health guidance has protected many workers since the start of […]
Unifor’s Lana Payne to Minister Alghabra: Listen to workers to fix airport delays
TORONTO, 1 September 2022 – Unifor National President Lana Payne wrote to Minister Alghabra today to offer clear solutions to the issues plaguing Canada’s airports with cancellations and delays. “Aviation workers are listening intently to government, and so far the Minister has not shared an accurate description of the problem or common sense solutions. Aviation […]
Major victory for WestJet workers at Toronto Pearson International Airport
TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW/ – WestJet workers at Pearson International Airport have won a major victory in their right to representation as the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) certifies Unifor as their sole bargaining agent. “WestJet workers in Toronto have gained a voice in their workplace, joining with workers in Vancouver and Calgary as members of Unifor. These […]