Earlier this afternoon, the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees and St. John’s International Airport reached an understanding that will see the airport remain open while addressing the concerns of the airport firefighters. The mediated settlement gives protection to the members...

The situation at St. John’s International Airport has been difficult for everyone involved – the employees and the community. At the union’s request yesterday, the employer agreed to meet with a federal mediator  in order to resolve the issues that...

Employer action severely impacts St. John’s Airport’s ability to provide emergency response. The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees has said the blame for slowdowns at the St. John’s International Airport lays squarely at the feet of airport management. They claim...