The federal government will conduct a public interest assessment of WestJet's transactions to purchase Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations.
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Sunwing pilots already known to airlines on Monday It will be acquired by WestJet, who has filed a complaint with the Canadian Labor Relations Commission, alleging that it had negotiated dishonestly.
The 452 pilots, represented by Unifor, are Sunwing's unnamed company, and Sunwing and WestJet have discussed potential purchases in the past.
Unifor members approved a four-year contract after three weeks. WestJet announced in March last year an agreement to purchase Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations for a private amount.
Unifor spokesman Scott Doherty said the WestJet deal was "although I'm sure management wasn't a candidate for a sale or merger." I slapped it. "
Barrett Ahman, who heads a local union on behalf of the pilot, may have been promoted by Unifour if the pandemic put financial pressure on the airline and if the sales negotiations were "transparent". He understands that there is no concession because of the employment security language in case of acquisition.
Sunwing did not immediately respond to the request for comment.
The federal government will conduct a public interest assessment of WestJet's transactions to purchase Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations.
Transport Canada was given until December 5th to complete the review and provide it to the Minister of Transport. The Minister of Transport then provides recommendations to the Cabinet on transactions that require regulatory approval.
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