WestJet vote 62% in favour of forming first union at airline
The Air Line Pilots Association, International says more than 1,400 WestJet pilots have voted 62% in favour of forming the first union at WestJet. The vote makes the ALPA the exclusive bargaining agent for WestJet pilots. WestJet CE Gregg Saretsky said that the airline is disappointed with the outcome of the vote, but will now focus on engaging in constructive dialogue with the ALPA. The company has long prided itself on being union-free and considers it a competitive advantage. The WestJet ALPA Organising Committee stated that the vote was about ensuring support in issues like health, retirement, fatigue, safety, family support and legal protection. One labour relations expert said Friday's result shows a clear change of atmosphere among the pilots at WestJet from 2015, when only 45% of pilots voted for unionisation. <br/>
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WestJet vote 62% in favour of forming first union at airline
The Air Line Pilots Association, International says more than 1,400 WestJet pilots have voted 62% in favour of forming the first union at WestJet. The vote makes the ALPA the exclusive bargaining agent for WestJet pilots. WestJet CE Gregg Saretsky said that the airline is disappointed with the outcome of the vote, but will now focus on engaging in constructive dialogue with the ALPA. The company has long prided itself on being union-free and considers it a competitive advantage. The WestJet ALPA Organising Committee stated that the vote was about ensuring support in issues like health, retirement, fatigue, safety, family support and legal protection. One labour relations expert said Friday's result shows a clear change of atmosphere among the pilots at WestJet from 2015, when only 45% of pilots voted for unionisation. <br/>
