On Thursday, April 3, 2025, an important email was sent from elections@uniforlocal531.ca to all above the wing members in YVR, YYC and YYZ about the nomination and election period for Workplace Representatives at our three bases. This is a new email address for our local, so be sure to check your inbox, spam, or junk folder in case your email provider filtered it.
Unifor Local 531 is proud to welcome our newest workplace representatives in both YYZ and YYC, serving our Ramp Service members below the wing! These dedicated members have stepped up to support their colleagues, ensuring that workplace concerns are addressed and that our Collective Bargaining Agreement is upheld.
The rollout of iPads in YYC is now almost complete, providing a powerful tool to improve your daily tasks and enhance the guest experience. The team in YYZ has been successfully using iPads since July of last year, and their feedback has been positive. Now, it’s YYCs turn to benefit from this technology and next month YVR will see them rolled out.
Nominations for the YYZ Ramp Service Agents Workplace Representatives have officially closed, and we now move forward to the next important step—the election.
YYZ Ramp Service union members will have the opportunity to vote for their Workplace Representatives next week. Voting will be conducted online through Simply Voting, ensuring a secure and transparent election process.
On Saturday, March 8 at 1130, the Unifor British Columbia Regional Council Women's Committee is hosting an International Women's Day Lunch and Learn at the Unifor Union Hall in New Westminster.
Lunch will be provided and we will have guest speaker from the YWCA Metro Vancouver, a 50/50 draw, door prizes. The WOmen's Committee is seeking donations of baby formula, baby food and diapers for the local food bank.
Union recognition and the protection of bargaining unit work are cornerstones of what makes a union strong and effective. These principles ensure that the work performed by unionized employees is respected, valued, and protected from being undermined. But what does this mean in practice, and why should it matter to you as a member?
As the summer draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past few months and express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering dedication and hard work. This summer has been one filled with many challenges. Yet, through it all, we stood united, supporting one another and advocating for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and the respect we deserve.
We last sent you a communication on June 27th, after the company identified a very impactful issue with the June 26th-August 21st summer schedule mostly affecting our largest member group, Customer Service Agents.
Today we reached a significant milestone in the history of our employment with
WestJet. The Bargaining Committee is proud to announce we reached a 92.5% vote in
favour of the Collective Agreement presented to the membership. The ratification of a
collective agreement is a significant accomplishment for a union and its members.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your dedication,
hard work, and commitment to achieving a successful ratification vote on our collective
It is with great pleasure that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our co-workers in Toronto for reaching their first collective agreement. This is a significant achievement that deserves recognition, and we are proud of the hard work and dedication that their bargaining committee and their members have put into this process.
Collective bargaining is a crucial step in securing better wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers. We applaud the efforts of all parties involved in negotiating this agreement.
Yesterday our coworkers in Toronto reached a significant milestone in the history of our employment with WestJet. I am proud to announce that they reached a 92.5% vote in favour of the Collective Agreement presented to their membership. The ratification of a collective agreement is a significant accomplishment for a union and its members. Icx want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the YYZ Airport team for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to achieving a successful ratification vote on our collective agreement.
When another employee group could potentially go on strike, it can be a worrying time for other union members. We want to provide our members with as much information as possible and how the pilots strike may or may not impact you. We hope to alleviate fears and rumours. As an Executive Board it is our goal to remind our members of your
The Executive Board of Unifor Local 531 would like to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made so far this year and share with you some of important updates. We are proud that our union has continued to work tirelessly to protect the rights and interests of our members.
Your Local 531 Executive Board has been busy these last few months, as we continue to grow in our new roles, support our members, attend education sessions, consult with our Unifor National Leaders, and work with the WestJet Labour Relations teams.
Unifor Local 531 (YVR) is pleased to appoint the newest employee representative to the Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee. Please share our congratulations to Al Ali (Aiyaaz Ali).
