The union said workplace organization has been part of the successful lobbying effort for financial support for the airline industry from the federal government.

WestJet Airlines Ltd. is warning furloughed workers their pay will be cut by up to 53 per cent starting Sunday due to changes in the extended federal wage subsidy, prompting flight crews to call on Ottawa for action.

CEO Gregg Saretsky revealed that five unions are now trying to certify several groups of WestJet workers.