May 31, 2024 at 3:12 PM
We are aware there is a serious concern regarding delayed and missed breaks happening at YYC International Airport right now and Unifor is taking a strong stance on this matter. This issue is affecting Screening Officers across all start times, every day of the week.
The increase in frequency and number of missed and late breaks is unacceptable and raises concern about the compromised well-being of Screening Officers. We understand that breaks are crucial for safety and effectively performing screening functions, which allows the operation of the checkpoint to run smoothly.
We have made repeated efforts to address the CBA violations of providing scheduled breaks and the offensive working conditions on the floor with both local and regional Paladin management. They continue to consistently fail to provide breaks promptly, if at all, and they have a disappointing lack of resolve toward finding a solution to our concerns.
Breaks are necessary for safety, nutrition, and rest, in turn creating a healthy, respectful workplace atmosphere. Being instructed, by management, to sign for a break is no substitute for actually getting one.
We are tirelessly working to find ways to enact change from Paladin management. We are holding an emergency membership meeting on
Monday, June 3. to provide a platform for you to raise all your concerns and expect Paladin to immediately address and resolve this issue.
Upcoming Emergency Membership Meeting – Monday, June 3, 2024
We are tirelessly working to bring about change and will be holding an emergency membership meeting on
Monday, June 3 to provide a platform for you to voice your concerns. We urge all members to attend and share their experiences.
EMERGENCY Membership Meetings - Monday, June 3.
WHERE: Delta Calgary Airport
ROOM: McConachie room
MEETING TIMES:
0800
1030
1330
1600
1830
Paladin upholds its belief in the C.A.R.E Company Culture and we urge them to be Curious, Accountable, Respectful, and Exceptional in resolving these staffing and break issues. Screening Officers are expected to show dignity and respect to the travelling public every day and we expect Paladin to treat our members with the same dignity and respect.
We stand in solidarity with our members. Thank you for your continued support.
In Solidarity,
Kelly Wilson, District 266 Chairperson
Jan Sils – Unifor Local 2002 Vice President – Western Region
Tyler Heyday – Unifor National Staff Representative
Tammy Moore - President, Unifor Local 2002