Unifor says the Canadian government should block the WestJet Group91裸聊视频檚 takeover of Sunwing Airlines Inc. unless WestJet guarantees job creation and investments in workers.
The union says it91裸聊视频檚 concerned that the acquisition will lead to more sub-contracted work with lower wages and precarious conditions, despite WestJet91裸聊视频檚 promise of job creation.
Unifor made the comments as part of its submission to Transport Canada91裸聊视频檚 Public Interest Review of the deal, which the WestJet Group announced in March.
The union says Competition Bureau investigations and Transport Canada reviews don91裸聊视频檛 often factor in to how mergers affects jobs, but the union filing notes it91裸聊视频檚 in the public interest and possible under the Competition Act to secure quality job opportunities.
It says it91裸聊视频檚 concerned by Westjet91裸聊视频檚 reference in consultation documents to 91裸聊视频渃rew optimization91裸聊视频 and 91裸聊视频渋mproved efficiencies in operating costs,91裸聊视频 which it says could point to cutting jobs or contracting them out.
In announcing the deal, WestJet said the acquisition will protect and create jobs, in part by shifting Sunwing91裸聊视频檚 seasonal aircraft into year-round use.
The Canadian Press
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