Porter flight attendants reject a union by 2-to-1 margin
Flight attendants at Porter Airlines have soundly voted to reject union representation. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which led the organising drive, said Tuesday that 166 voted No, while 79 voted Yes. One ballot was spoiled. A spokesman for the union declined to comment, but Porter spokesman Brad Cicero said in a statement that the results are “a strong vote of confidence in Porter.” In all, 171 people were eligible to cast a ballot in the electronic vote, which began last Friday and wrapped up Tuesday. Under federal rules at least 35% of the affected group must participate in the vote for it to count. In addition, 50% plus one vote must endorse the union for it to win certification. Last week, Porter CE Robert Deluce sent out an email to flight attendants, urging them to vote against the union. <br/>
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Porter flight attendants reject a union by 2-to-1 margin
Flight attendants at Porter Airlines have soundly voted to reject union representation. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which led the organising drive, said Tuesday that 166 voted No, while 79 voted Yes. One ballot was spoiled. A spokesman for the union declined to comment, but Porter spokesman Brad Cicero said in a statement that the results are “a strong vote of confidence in Porter.” In all, 171 people were eligible to cast a ballot in the electronic vote, which began last Friday and wrapped up Tuesday. Under federal rules at least 35% of the affected group must participate in the vote for it to count. In addition, 50% plus one vote must endorse the union for it to win certification. Last week, Porter CE Robert Deluce sent out an email to flight attendants, urging them to vote against the union. <br/>
