{"id":31387,"date":"2024-11-24T16:17:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T23:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/district140.iamaw.ca\/?p=31387"},"modified":"2024-11-24T16:17:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T23:17:28","slug":"iam-canada-over-200-screeners-rally-at-yvr-for-respect-and-fair-contracts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/one.iamaw.ca\/?p=31387","title":{"rendered":"IAM Canada – OVER 200 SCREENERS RALLY AT YVR FOR RESPECT AND FAIR CONTRACTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Tuesday, November 19, over 200 dedicated screeners gathered at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to demand respect and fair treatment. These frontline workers, who play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of travelers, raised their voices in unison against what they perceive as unfair practices by their employer, Paladin.<\/p>\n

Chants of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shame on CATSA!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d resonated through the airport as screeners expressed frustration over inadequate working conditions and a lack of recognition.<\/p>\n

The rally highlighted growing grievances among workers, focusing on wages, benefits, working conditions and respect in the workplace which served as a reminder to the public of the critical role screeners play in keeping air travel safe and put significant pressure on the employer to address the workers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 concerns.<\/p>\n

As negotiations continue, all eyes will be on Paladin to see if it rises to the occasion and delivers a contract that meets the expectations of its workforce. For the screeners, the message is clear: respect, fairness and dignity are non-negotiable.<\/p>\n

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For more information:
\nDave Flowers
\n<\/a>PDGC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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