October 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Unifor Local 2002 is pleased to announce that, following ratification meetings held today in Halifax, NS, Porter Airlines members in Halifax have
voted 94 percent in favour of ratifying their first three-year agreement. This agreement is effective until October 22, 2028, and delivers significant improvements in wages, benefits and workplace protections.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT:
Wage Increases
Lead Premium
- $2.50 per hour for all leads and for any member upgraded to a Lead role for the day
Ratification Signing Bonus
- $250.00 for each member to be paid three weeks following ratification
New Roles and Funds:
- Introduction of a Women’s Advocate role
- Establishment of a PEL (Paid Education Leave) and Social Justice Fund
- Expedited Arbitration Process: A trial for an expedited arbitration process has been agreed upon by both parties.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT – TAMMY MOORE
“This new landmark agreement reflects your strength, determination and unity, said Tammy Moore, President Unifor Local 2002. This first collective agreement delivers fair wage increases, new and meaningful roles, and a framework for a stronger future. I am proud of our members and the Bargaining Committee for standing together to achieve this milestone”.
ABOUT PORTER AIRLINES:
Our members work at Stanfield International Airport as Customer Service Representatives, Customer Service Leads, and Customer Service Ambassadors. Our members provide customer service-related functions to the travelling public when flying on Porter flights. These functions include passenger check-in, boarding and securing of flights, ensuring regulatory requirements are met with respect to passenger handling and assisting all Porter passengers with special needs. Unifor Local 2002 represents Porter Airlines members in Toronto (Billy Bishop Airport and Pearson International Airport), Ottawa and Halifax.
In solidarity,
Your Unifor Local 2002 Bargaining Committee
Marie Whitford
Kathy Cormier
Theresa Amicarelli, Assistant to the Local 2002 President
Michelle Arruda Ottawa Area Director, Unifor National
Tammy Moore, President of Local 2002