WestJet Union

• WestJet, mechanics union reach tentative deal amid strike fears

  If the contract is ratified by both sides, it would mark the first approved collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and AMFA.

  Canada

  May 6, 2024
  
• Pierre Poilievre says WestJet union should apologize for trying to ‘silence’ free speech

  Speaking in Vancouver Thursday, Pierre Poilievre claimed he was asked multiple times by the WestJet cabin crew to speak and the union should be the one apologizing.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2023
  
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• Potential strike looms as WestJet employees in Calgary, Vancouver seek new contract with airline

  Unifor Local 531 represents baggage service agents, customer service agents and guest service leads, among others, in Calgary and Vancouver.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022
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• WestJet and CUPE reach tentative deal for regional carrier cabin crew

  As airline travel ramps up, WestJet and the union representing Encore's cabin crew have reached a tentative agreement. CUPE says it will recommend acceptance to its membership.

  Money

  Jul 15, 2021
• More than 500 WestJet employees unionize in Calgary and Vancouver

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

  Canada

  May 21, 2021
• WestJet flight attendants set to unionize

  For the last year, CUPE has been working with WestJet flight attendants to form a union.

  Money

  Jul 9, 2018
• WestJet pilot strike could impact economy, aviation expert says

  A Calgary-based aviation consultant believes the federal government will play a role in negotiations between WestJet and its pilots.

  Economy

  May 12, 2018
• Unions in Canada need to modernize, but are still relevant: experts

  Unionization rates in Canada have been falling for years, according to Statistics Canada.

  Money

  Jul 13, 2017
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• WestJet CEO sends email to employees warning against unionization of airline staff

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

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2017
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• WestJet flight attendants push for unionization

  WestJet flight attendants are pushing for unionization, and they already have two unions wanting to represent them.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2017