Why we strike
Let’s face it: no one enjoys going on strike. In Canada, the overwhelming majority of collective agreements are signed without ever having to resort to job action. But in rare cases, a strike is necessary. Members who vote in favour...
Category: Job Action
WAA Strike is over
An agreement has been reached to bring striking WAA employees back to work. The agreement was reached after extensive negotiations on the weekend and was ratified by union members at a vote on October 4, 2017. The new collective agreement includes...
Union Concerned that Winnipeg Airport Strike is Being Artificially Prolonged
The union representing striking workers at Winnipeg Airport Authority (WAA) is concerned that the travelling public could risk further issues because a work stoppage at the airport is being artificially prolonged. Dave Clark, National President of the Union of Canadian...
Workers at Winnipeg Airport on Strike
Members of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) Local 50600 have been officially on strike as of 3 a.m. Following seven days of mediated talks, parties were unable to reach an agreement. Outstanding issues include but are not limited...