MONTREAL, May 21, 2024
/CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the Quebec
government's creation of a new aerospace innovation zone in
Greater Montreal. Espace Aéro
helps meet the aerospace industry's needs identified by key
stakeholders and reflects the strategic role it plays in
Quebec's economy. This initiative
will help strengthen Montreal's
position as one of the world's leading aerospace industrial centres
and improve future prospects for thousands of the sector's
workers.
"We are calling on the federal government to renew its
commitment to the Canadian aerospace sector. Work must begin now
with all industry stakeholders to develop a truly national
aerospace industrial strategy," said Unifor National President
Lana Payne. "In the face of stiff
international competition, with many countries adopting strategic
frameworks and targeted support measures, it is crucial that Canada
acts decisively."
While Unifor stands ready to work with the Quebec government, businesses and other
industry players to ensure the success of this new innovation zone
and a prosperous future for Quebec
aerospace, the union has also called on Ottawa to take action and fully capitalize on
Quebec's investments.
"Investing in aerospace research and development is essential to
ensure the long-term viability of this industry and protect high
quality, good jobs, particularly given the many challenges this
sector has faced since the pandemic," said Daniel Cloutier, Quebec Director of Unifor. "All
Unifor members active in the cluster will benefit from today's
announcements, particularly at Pratt & Whitney Canada, Bombardier, CAE and
Héroux-Devtek.
About Unifor
Unifor is the largest private-sector union in Quebec and Canada, representing more than
320,000 members in all sectors of the economy. In Quebec, Unifor represents nearly 55,000
members, including more than 6,000 in aerospace, and is affiliated
with Quebec's largest central
labour body, the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du
Québec (FTQ).
SOURCE Unifor