We’re excited to announce that the election for 6 YVR Workplace Representatives will open on Monday, April 21 at 10:00 AM local time and close on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:59 AM local time.
Your unique, secure and confidential voting link will be emailed to you from Simply Voting. Please reach out to @email if you do not receive a link by Monday, April 21 when the election opens.
We’re excited to announce that the election for 2 YYZ Workplace Representatives will open on Monday, April 21 at 10:00 AM local time and close on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:59 AM local time.
Your unique, secure and confidential voting link will be emailed to you from Simply Voting. Please reach out to @email if you do not receive a link by Monday, April 21 when the election opens.
We’re excited to announce that the election for 12 YYC Workplace Representatives will open on Monday, April 21 at 10:00 AM local time and close on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:59 AM local time.
Your unique, secure and confidential voting link will be emailed to you from Simply Voting. Please reach out to @email if you do not receive a link by Monday, April 21 when the election opens.
As we prepare for our upcoming Unifor Local 531 Workplace Representative Elections, we want to ensure all members feel informed, empowered, and engaged in the process. These elections are a vital part of maintaining a strong, democratic union where every member has a voice in shaping our workplace representation.
This FAQ is here to help answer your most common questions about the nomination and election process, what it means to be a Workplace Representative, and how you can get involved.
Unifor has officially launched the Unifor Made campaign to highlight products proudly made by Unifor members across the country. Check out and share our first post on Facebook, Instagram, X, and BlueSky. Here's your opportunity to share your small business, products or services to all Unifor members across Canada.
Share your Unifor Made products and service by completing the submission form and uploading a photo or video.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, an important email was sent from @email to all above the wing members in YVR, YYC and YYZ about the nomination and election period for Workplace Representatives at our three bases. This is a new email address for our local, so be sure to check your inbox, spam, or junk folder in case your email provider filtered it.
Unifor Local 531 is proud to welcome our newest workplace representatives in both YYZ and YYC, serving our Ramp Service members below the wing! These dedicated members have stepped up to support their colleagues, ensuring that workplace concerns are addressed and that our Collective Bargaining Agreement is upheld.
The rollout of iPads in YYZ is complete with YYC and YVR coming on board in April and May, providing a powerful tool to improve your daily tasks and enhance the guest experience. The team in YYZ has been successfully using iPads since July of last year, and their feedback has been positive.
Nominations for the YYZ Ramp Service Agents Workplace Representatives have officially closed, and we now move forward to the next important step—the election.
YYZ Ramp Service union members will have the opportunity to vote for their Workplace Representatives next week. Voting will be conducted online through Simply Voting, ensuring a secure and transparent election process.
On Saturday, March 8 at 1130, the Unifor British Columbia Regional Council Women's Committee is hosting an International Women's Day Lunch and Learn at the Unifor Union Hall in New Westminster.
Lunch will be provided and we will have guest speaker from the YWCA Metro Vancouver, a 50/50 draw, door prizes. The WOmen's Committee is seeking donations of baby formula, baby food and diapers for the local food bank.
Union recognition and the protection of bargaining unit work are cornerstones of what makes a union strong and effective. These principles ensure that the work performed by unionized employees is respected, valued, and protected from being undermined. But what does this mean in practice, and why should it matter to you as a member?
As the summer draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past few months and express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering dedication and hard work. This summer has been one filled with many challenges. Yet, through it all, we stood united, supporting one another and advocating for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and the respect we deserve.
We last sent you a communication on June 27th, after the company identified a very impactful issue with the June 26th-August 21st summer schedule mostly affecting our largest member group, Customer Service Agents.
