October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Earlier today, your Unifor Local 2002 Bargaining team sent an open letter to Brittany Mattix - Vice President of Aviation, Paladin Airport Security Services (PASS) at Calgary Airport. The letter called upon the employer to secure additional meeting dates within the 60-day conciliation period, which expires on December 13, 2025.
The request for additional meeting dates is essential to ensure meaningful progress is made toward achieving a fair and equitable collective agreement.
Currently, bargaining sessions are confirmed for October 29, 30, and 31, as well as November 25, 26, and 27. However, more dates are required simply due to the sheer amount of bargaining content that is still unresolved.
Despite the Union’s repeated requests for supplementary availability – including weekends – the employer (to date) has indicated that they are unable to provide further bargaining dates at this time. This limited availability has significantly slowed the pace of negotiations, even though the current collective agreement expired on March 31, 2025.
The Union has made it clear to both the employer and the Conciliation Officer that we remain ready to meet as often as necessary to finalize an agreement that addresses the priorities and concerns of our membership.
Click here to read the open letter to Vice President Brittany Mattix
UNDERSTANDING CONCILIATION
When negotiations cannot proceed any further, Conciliation is a necessary step to bring accountability to the bargaining process. It allows for the appointment of a neutral conciliator to help bridge the gap between the union (Unifor and its Local 2002) and the employer (Paladin Airport Security Services).
Outline of the Conciliation process
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Unifor files a Notice of Dispute to the Federal Minister of Labour
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Minister will appoint a Federal Conciliation Officer within 15 days.
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The Conciliator will meet with the Union and Employer over a 60-day period to facilitate negotiations.
(Current status)
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The parties may agree to extend the conciliation period if negotiations are progressing.
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The conciliator files a report to the Federal Minister of Labour once the conciliation period is complete.
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The parties enter a 21-day "cooling off" and mediation period.
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At the end of the 21 days if no agreement has been reached the Mediator will file an additional report with the Minister of Labour
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While in the conciliation and the "cooling off" mediation period, the Company may not lock out employees and the Union may not take strike action. Strike action is only ever taken as a very last resort and only after conditions (such as a strike vote and 72 hours advance notice) are met.
It should be noted that Unifor’s commitment to securing a fair and equitable agreement remains the top priority. The bargaining committee remains available to meet and are committed to securing a contract that reflects your hard work and contributions.
In Solidarity,
Your Unifor 2002 Bargaining Committee
Kelly Wilson – Bargaining Committee Chairperson/District Chairperson
Deonn Anderson – Bargaining Committee Member
Sarah Smith – Bargaining Committee Member
Telly Doikas – Bargaining Committee Member
Harbans Minhas – Bargaining Committee Member
Harold Bateman – Assistant to the Unifor Local 2002 President
Tammy Moore – President, Unifor Local 2002
Joanne Goulet – Unifor National Service Representative
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