WestJet and Toronto Pearson staff agree collective bargaining deal

The first collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Unifor bargaining unit at Toronto Pearson Airport was on May 3 ratified by Unifor’s members, WestJet announced. “WestJet is pleased to share that the agreement negotiated with Unifor has been ratified by its membership,” said Diederik Pen, WestJet executive vice-president and chief operating officer. “This settlement demonstrates WestJet’s commitment to its employees, the long-term success of the airline and the communities we serve.” The agreement will come into effect June 1 and will run until December 31 2026. Unifor is the certified union representing WestJet airport employees at Toronto Pearson International