More than 500 WestJet employees in Vancouver and Calgary have unionized with Unifor, saying a change in workplace culture after the airline's sale was a big part of the workplace organization efforts. The 531 WestJet workers — which include airport agents such as customer service workers — join more than 7,000 other unionized airline workers with Unifor under carriers like Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz. Unifor Organizing Director Kellie Scanlan said conversations with WestJet workers had been going on prior to the pandemic, and moved online after COVID-19 hit. "This win shows WestJet workers across Canada that they too can gain a voice in the workplace." "This last year has been extremely difficult for WestJet employees," said Antonio.

Source: CBC News May 21, 2021 16:06 UTC