WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver ratify historic first contract
CALGARY, AB, July 29, 2022 /CNW/ – Newly unionized WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver have ratified a first contract that gives members at least a 13% wage increase, their first increase in five years. “After nine months of challenging bargaining, the Local 531 bargaining committee achieved long overdue and significant wage increases, improved benefits and better working conditions,” said Scott Doherty, […]
WestJet and Unifor agreement ratified
CALGARY, AB, July 29, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, the first collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and Unifor was ratified by Unifor’s members. Unifor is the certified union representing certain WestJet airport employees at YYC Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport. “WestJet is pleased to share that the agreement negotiated with Unifor has been ratified by its membership,” […]
WestJet statement regarding Unifor strike authorization vote results
CALGARY, AB, July 20, 2022 /CNW/ – WestJet today issued the following statement regarding the announcement made by Unifor, the certified union representing certain WestJet airport employees at YYC Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, regarding the results of its strike authorization vote. In response to Unifor strike authorization, Angela Avery, Executive Vice-President and Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability […]
WestJet needs a wake-up call, as workers prepare to strike
CALGARY, AB, July 20, 2022 /CNW/ – WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver have voted overwhelmingly to support the bargaining committee and take strike action if a deal cannot be reached, as early as July 27, 2022, says Unifor. “The union is fighting for better wages,” said Scott Doherty, Executive Assistant to Unifor’s National President. “The pay scale has not been increased for […]